University Health Services is hosting Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine clinics, in partnership with VaxPro, for UW–Madison students, faculty, and staff.
If you have questions about vaccination for your personal situation, contact your primary care provider for guidance.
MMR vaccines are also available through:
- Your primary care provider
- Local pharmacies, including CVS and Walgreens
Dates and Locations
Appointment pre-registration is recommended, but drop-in vaccinations are available.
What to Know
Is there a cost to receive a vaccine?
MMR vaccines will be billed through student and employee health insurance plans.* If you do not have health insurance, or your insurance does not cover the cost, the university will cover the cost of the vaccine.
What information do I need to bring to my appointment?
Students and employees must bring their Wiscard and health insurance card or information to their vaccine appointment.
Is parking available at the vaccine clinics?
Parking is not provided for vaccine appointments. Search for campus parking options near your appointment.
* Employee insurance coverage for MMR vaccines at UHS vaccine clinics:
- Dean/Medica plans can be billed through VaxPro, so individuals with this coverage may attend UHS vaccine clinics if they prefer.
- GHC and Quartz have requested that their members seek vaccination through their primary care provider first, as they will not accept billing through VaxPro for UHS vaccine clinics. However, GHC and Quartz members may still receive a vaccine at the UHS vaccine clinics at the cost of the university while funding is available.
- Current, on-campus employees without existing university-provided health insurance may also attend these events and the costs will be covered by the university.
Eligibility
UHS MMR vaccine clinics are open to students, faculty, and staff who are unprotected against measles or unsure of their vaccination status.
At UHS vaccine clinics, you will not be asked to provide documentation indicating your health history or vaccination status.
If you are not sure of your vaccination status, you can look it up in your state’s immunization registry. Wisconsin residents can visit the Wisconsin Immunization Registry.
You are considered protected against measles if:
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You have received the recommended number of measles-containing vaccines (e.g. MMR) based on your situation. This depends on your age and exposure risk.
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A lab test confirmed that you had measles at some point in your life.
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A lab test confirmed that you are immune to measles.
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You were born before 1957.
Vaccine Information
VaxPro, an approved vendor, will be administering M-M-R® II, a vaccine that protects against measles, mumps, and rubella. This is a live-attenuated vaccine, meaning it contains weakened forms of the viruses. These weakened viruses cannot cause disease in healthy individuals, but they help your immune system learn how to recognize and fight the real viruses in the future.
The MMR vaccine has been safely used for decades and provides strong, long-lasting protection. It is given as a single 0.5 mL injection and does not contain preservatives.
Possible side effects of the MMR vaccine include a sore arm, fever, mild rash and temporary pain and stiffness. Read more information about possible side effects.
What to know about the MMR vaccine:
- The MMR vaccine is safe and effective for preventing measles.
- If you are fully vaccinated, the measles vaccine is 97% effective at preventing illness.
- The number of measles vaccine doses needed may depend on your personal situation. If you work in health care, are a college student, or are planning to travel internationally, you should have two doses of the MMR vaccine. View guidance from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can my spouse, partner, or child receive an MMR vaccine at a UHS vaccine clinic?
UHS vaccine clinics are open to current UW–Madison students, faculty, and staff. You must present your Wiscard to receive a vaccine.
Adult members of the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), including spouses/partners and international scholars, are also eligible to receive vaccines. Dependent children cannot receive vaccines at campus clinics but may be eligible to receive a vaccine at their health care provider.
Do I need to submit documentation, a doctor's note, or a prescription to receive an MMR vaccine?
No, you do not need to provide documentation, a doctor’s note, or prescription to receive an MMR vaccine at UHS vaccine clinics.
You should not receive an MMR vaccine if you previously received an MMR vaccine within the last 30 days.
I am already vaccinated against measles. Can I receive a "booster" dose?
If you are already vaccinated against measles, your risk of infection is low. Speak with your health care provider, who can provide guidance on whether you are currently sufficiently protected against measles, or if you should receive a vaccine. View guidance from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
I was exposed to measles. Will a vaccine help protect me?
If you are unvaccinated and were exposed to measles, you must quarantine immediately. UHS vaccine clinics do not provide vaccination for post-exposure prevention (PEP). If you have been instructed to quarantine, do not leave quarantine to attend a vaccine clinic.
Contact your health care provider for guidance.
How long after receiving the MMR vaccine am I considered immune to measles?
After receiving the vaccine, you are not immediately considered immune. Your body will produce protective antibodies in response to the vaccine. People are generally considered protected after about 2 or 3 weeks.
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Do I need to make an appointment?
Appointment pre-registration is recommended, but drop-in vaccinations are available.
How can I check if I am already vaccinated against measles?
If you are not sure of your vaccination status, you can look it up in your state’s immunization registry. Wisconsin residents can visit the Wisconsin Immunization Registry.
I'm not sure if I need a vaccine based on my personal situation. What should I do?
Speak with your health care provider, who can provide guidance on whether you are currently sufficiently protected against measles, or if you should receive a vaccine.
Will I receive a record of my MMR vaccine after my vaccine appointment?
You will receive an email receipt after your vaccine appointment.
Your vaccine records will be uploaded to the Wisconsin Immunization Registry (WIR) and MyUHS.
Email info@vaxpro.com with any questions.
Does the MMR vaccine have any side effects?
Possible side effects of the MMR vaccine include a sore arm, fever, mild rash and temporary pain and stiffness. Read more information about possible side effects.