New York City will receive about 14,500 doses of monkeypox vaccine from the federal government this week.
New appointments will go online for eligible New Yorkers on Tuesday at 1:00 PM for vaccinations at the Department’s Harlem, Chelsea and Corona Central Sexual Health Clinics.
July 11, 2022 – Today, the Department of Health announced that more doses of JYNNEOS™ monkey vaccine are coming to New York City. The next allocation of vaccine, totaling more than 14,500 doses, is expected to arrive later this week from the federal government. The Department of Health will announce in the coming days how this allocation will be distributed, prioritizing a quick and fair delivery to New York. In addition, the city will open the remaining approximately 2,500 appointments from last week’s 6,000 dose allocation at New York City’s temporary vaccine clinics located at the Harlem Central Sexual Health Clinic (2238 Fifth Avenue at Manhattan), Chelsea Sexual Health Clinic (303 Ninth). Avenue in Manhattan) and the Corona Sexual Health Clinic (34-33 Junction Boulevard, Queens). These appointments include 1,250 appointments that can be booked online as well as 1,250 appointments through direct referrals from providers for higher risk and more vulnerable New Yorkers. Appointments will open at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, with a scheduling link available through the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene website at: nyc.gov/health/monkeypox.
“I commend New Yorkers for being responsible for their health and getting vaccinated,” said Health Commissioner Dr Ashwin Vasan. “We know that vaccine supply remains in short supply, and it may be difficult to get appointments. But we are working with organizations in the community to ensure a fair approach and we are working with federal partners to secure even more vaccine soon. we are increasing vaccination, we encourage New Yorkers to be careful. stay home if you feel sick, and especially if you develop a rash or sores that could be monkeypox, and follow some basic preventive measures.”
Including the appointments that open on July 12, nearly 7,000 doses of monkeypox vaccines will have become available to New Yorkers since June 23. This includes 1,000 appointments that opened on June 23. Since July 6, scheduled A further 2,400 appointments via the web portal. A total of another 1,650 appointments are delivered through direct referrals from providers and partners in the community, including 1,250 new referrals this week. Tomorrow, the remaining 1,250 appointments will open online for booking through the web portal. Finally, the city is distributing 620 doses for people with suspected or confirmed monkeypox, identified by the Department of Health through its contact tracing effort.
New Yorkers can now also sign up for text alerts to receive monkeypox alerts in NYC, including appointment announcements, by texting MONKEYPOX to 692692 or MONKEYPOXESP for alerts in Spanish. Message and data rates may apply.
The incidence of monkeypox is growing in New York City, and the risk of exposure to sex and other close physical contact is increasing. Anyone can get and spread monkeypox. The current outbreaks are spreading mainly among the social networks of gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, so this community is currently at greater risk of exposure. Due to limited supply of the JYNNEOS™ vaccine nationally, eligibility during this period is limited to those at highest risk of recent exposure based on national and local outbreaks. Currently, this is gay, bisexual, or other men who have sex with men and transgender, gender non-conforming, or gender non-binary persons aged 18 and over who have had multiple or anonymous sex partners during the last 14 days. More appointments will go online when more vaccine is allocated to New York City by the federal government.
About monkeypox:
The monkeypox virus is most often spread by direct contact with the rash or sores of someone who has the virus. It can also spread through contact with clothing, bedding, and other items used by a person with monkeypox, or from respiratory droplets that can be transmitted in prolonged close contact. Transmission can occur during sex or other close physical contact. It is not yet known whether monkeypox can spread through saliva, semen or vaginal fluids.
Symptoms:
The most common symptom is a rash or sores that can look like pimples or blisters. These can be all over the body or in specific areas only, such as the face, hands, or feet, or around or inside the mouth, genitals or anus. Before or at the same time as the rash or sores appear, some people have flu-like symptoms, such as fever, swollen lymph nodes, headache, and fatigue. In some cases, monkeypox can cause serious illness. A person is contagious until all sores have healed, and a new layer of skin has formed, which can take two to four weeks.
Prevention and care:
To reduce the chance of getting or spreading monkeypox, don’t have sex or other close physical contact (such as touching, massaging, or kissing) if you or your partners are sick and especially if you have or they have a new or unexpected rash or sores anywhere on the body. Avoid gatherings and direct contact with others if you are sick or have a rash or sores. Wash your hands, sex toys and bedding before and after sex or other personal activities. On the same subject : Statement by HHS Secretary Becerre on the Supreme Court Judgment in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case. As more New Yorkers are diagnosed with monkeypox, it is essential to seek care as soon as you notice a rash or sores. If you do not have a health care provider, visit the NYC Health Map or call 311 to be connected to care. People who receive the vaccine should continue to take these precautions to prevent transmission of monkeypox.
The JYNNEOSTM vaccine is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the prevention of monkeypox in people 18 years of age and older. The vaccine is given in two doses, at least four weeks apart.
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