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MMR Vaccine Scheduling Guidance – Pediatrics Update

Important Information for Call Center & Scheduling Staff

Due to increased concern from the recent measles cases in Santa Fe, we are seeing a surge in calls from parents requesting MMR vaccines. Please follow the guidelines below to assist these families and ensure accurate information is being shared.

Key Points to Communicate to Parents

  1. MMR Dose Requirements:

    • Two doses of MMR are required:

      • First dose at 12 months (1 year)

      • Second dose at 4 years old

    • Any doses given prior to 12 months of age will NOT count toward this official schedule, per CDC/DOH guidelines.

    • Parents must still return for the 1-year and 4-year Well Child Checks (WCC) to receive the official doses.

  2. Informing Pediatrics:

    • If a parent insists on early MMR vaccination (outside routine WCC timing), create a patient case to notify Pediatrics Team so they can:

      • Monitor doses given

      • Track vaccine inventory

      • Prepare for potential increase in ordering

  3. Vaccines Out of Cycle:

    • If the patient is not eligible or is trying to get the vaccine outside the typical schedule:

      • Advise them to reach out to a local pharmacy, as MMR is a covered pharmacy benefit

      • Create a patient case if scheduling is still requested so Pediatrics can evaluate

Script for Scheduling Staff:

“I understand your concern. Please note that according to public health guidelines, MMR doses given before the child turns 1 year old do not count toward the required series. Your child will still need to receive their MMR shots again at their 1-year and 4-year well checks. If you'd like, I can create a note for our Pediatrics team to follow up, or you can check with a local pharmacy to receive an early dose if needed.”

Where to Refer Patients for Walk-In MMR Vaccinations

No appointment required at the following NM Public Health Offices (until further notice):

🔹 Eddy County

  • Artesia: 1001 Memorial Dr. | (575) 746-9819

  • Carlsbad: 1306 W. Stevens St. | (575) 885-4191

🔹 Curry County

  • Clovis: 1216 Cameo St. | (575) 763-5583

🔹 Lea County

  • Hobbs: 1923 N. Dal Paso St. | (575) 397-2463

  • Lovington: 302 N. 5th St. | (575) 396-2853

🔹 Roosevelt County

  • Portales: 1513 W. Fir St. | (575) 356-4453

🔹 Chaves County

  • Roswell: 200 E. Chisum St. | (575) 624-6050

🔹 Lincoln County

  • Ruidoso: 117 Kansas City Rd. | (575) 258-3252

🔹 Quay County

  • Tucumcari: 310 S. 2nd St. | (575) 461-2610

Additional Walk-In Vaccination Clinics

  • Bernalillo (Sandoval County PH Office) Mon–Thurs: 8:30–11:30am & 1:30–3:30pm1500 Idalia Rd. NE | (505) 867-2291 x1707

  • Farmington (San Juan County PH Office) Weekdays: 9am–12pm & 1–3pm355 S. Miller Ave | No appointment needed

  • Las Cruces PH Office Mon: 1–3pm, Fri: 9–11am1170 N. Solano Dr. | (575) 528-5001Also offers COVID-19 & flu vaccines

  • Las Cruces East Mesa PH Office: Wed: 10am–12pm & 1–3pm5220 Holman Rd. | (575) 382-0540Also offers COVID-19 & flu vaccines

  • Deming (Luna County PH Office): Weekdays: 8am–12pm & 1–5pm1510 S. Slate St. | Call first: (575) 546-2771

  • Albuquerque Midtown PH Office: Tues: 8am–12pm2400 Wellesley Dr. NE | (505) 841-4170

  • Raton PH Office: Mon/Wed/Fri: 1–3:30pm226 E. 4th Ave | (575) 445-3601

  • Santa Fe & Española: Call Santa Fe PH Office for local MMR guidance: 605 Letrado Street | (505) 476-2600

✅ Quick Reference Summary for Call Center Staff

  •  Inform parents that early MMR vaccines do not make a difference

  • Offer to create a patient case for Pediatrics

  •  Refer to walk-in public health offices or local pharmacies

  •  Reinforce the need for 1-year and 4-year Well Child Checks

Please reach out to the Pediatrics team or your supervisor with any questions.



For pediatric patients, please ask these questions before scheduling or inviting them to walk in. IF the parents/guardians cannot answer any of the questions or fail the screening, please have them copy/paste screening into patient case and send to Kirk Staff for team to triage and reach out

You can set these questions up beforehand by saying:

"In order to get the patient seen, I need to ask a couple of prescreen questions per Dr. Kirks office, as there is a recent measles and mumps outbreak at this time in New Mexico and surrounding areas" 

Please note in the subject line of patient cases: Measles Screening

& send to Dr. Kirk's staff box.

Copy and paste the below questions and answer them in patient case. 

  1. Vaccination Status:
    • Has the child received the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine?
    • If yes, when was the last dose administered?
    • If not, what is the reason for not being vaccinated?
  2. Symptom Check:
    • Has the child experienced any symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, or a red spotted rash in the past 7 to 21 days?
    • If yes, have these symptoms been reported to a healthcare provider?
  3. Exposure History:
    • Has the child been in contact with anyone who has been diagnosed with measles or has symptoms consistent with measles in the past 21 days?
    • Has the child visited any of the locations identified by the New Mexico Department of Health as potential exposure sites during the specified times?
  4. Travel History:
    • Has the child traveled to any areas with known measles outbreaks in the past 21 days?
  5. Health Status:
    • Is the child currently experiencing any other symptoms that might indicate a compromised immune system or other illnesses?
  6. Additional Precautions:
    • Is the child currently under any medical treatment or advice that might affect their ability to receive the MMR vaccine?

 IF PATIENT HAS A SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT AND IS EXPERIENCING A RASH OR FEVER OR HAVE BEEN TO A STATE OR AREA OF OUTBREK, ATTEMPT TO TRANSFER TO TRIAGE. IF TRIAGE IS UNAVAILABLE, ATTEMPT TO TRANSFER LLASMIN. IF LLASMIN IS UNAVAILABLE, TRANSFER TO CLINIC MANAGER

 

Identified outbreak areas are Texas, and Gaines County Border w/Lea County in New Mexico, or any patients that have recently crossed the NM/TX/Mexico border in last 28 days. 


SPANISH TRANSLATION

1. Estado de Vacunación:

  • ¿Ha recibido el niño la vacuna contra sarampión-paperas-rubéola (MMR)?
  • Si la respuesta es sí, ¿cuándo fue administrada la última dosis?
  • Si no, ¿cuál es la razón por la que no ha sido vacunado?

2. Revisión de Síntomas:

  • ¿Ha presentado el niño síntomas como fiebre, tos, secreción nasal, ojos rojos o un sarpullido con manchas rojas en los últimos 7 a 21 días?
  • Si la respuesta es sí, ¿se han reportado estos síntomas a un proveedor de salud?

3. Historial de Exposición:

  • ¿Ha estado el niño en contacto con alguien diagnosticado con sarampión o que tenga síntomas compatibles con sarampión en los últimos 21 días?
  • ¿Ha visitado el niño alguno de los lugares identificados por el Departamento de Salud de Nuevo México como sitios de posible exposición durante los tiempos especificados?

4. Historial de Viajes:

  • ¿Ha viajado el niño a alguna zona con brotes de sarampión en los últimos 21 días?

5. Estado de Salud:

  • ¿Está el niño experimentando algún otro síntoma que pueda indicar un sistema inmunológico comprometido u otras enfermedades?

6. Precauciones Adicionales:

  • ¿Está el niño bajo algún tratamiento médico o consejo que pueda afectar su capacidad para recibir la vacuna MMR?

Áreas de Brote Identificadas:

Las áreas identificadas con brotes incluyen Texas y el condado de Gaines en la frontera con el condado de Lea en Nuevo México, o cualquier paciente que haya cruzado recientemente la frontera NM/TX/México en los últimos 28 días.