Individuals in the Eastern-Urban and Eastern-Rural Zones can contact the
forpublic inquiries about Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine eligibility and appointment requests.Please note this internal line has a secure voicemail that will be monitored by health-care staff. NL Health Services thanks the public for their patience as we are experiencing a higher than normal call volume. Calls will be returned as quickly as possible.
Individuals in the Central, Labrador-Grenfell and Western Zones who have questions about MMR vaccine eligibility and appointment requests are asked to call their local public health clinic/community health office.
Infants six to 12 months of age, should receive one dose of MMR vaccine prior to travelling. These children will still need to be vaccinated with MMR at 12 and 18 months of age. Individuals born in or after 1970 should ensure they have had two doses of a measles-containing vaccine prior to traveling.
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