 It's been a long past several days for health officials in the Brainerd area as a case of measles was confirmed last week in an effort to stop the spread of the virus. Ascension health held a measles vaccination clinic on Sunday. The clinic was held at the Ascension Health St. Joseph's Baxter Clinic from 10 in the morning till one in the afternoon and brought in children and adults who wanted to get vaccinated to prevent from getting the virus. According to health officials, getting vaccinated, if you haven't been already is the best way to guard yourself from the virus and parents are taking notice. I wanted to come and have his second MMR done just because of the recent outbreak and he hasn't had his second vaccination. And I know how important it is not only for him, but the safety of the other kids in the community for them to be vaccinated to help prevent the spread of the disease. The Minnesota Department of Health has expanded their recommendations for the measles mumps and rubella vaccine. So today here at Ascension Health, we are trying to offer an after hours weekend time to make it easy for families to follow that recommendation. Ascension health officials tell us tonight that over 80 people were vaccinated at that clinic on Sunday afternoon. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.