The Ministry of Health received almost 26,000 doses of the JYNNEOSTM vaccine this week
Appointments will be available on the city’s vaccine portal: vax4nyc.nyc.gov/monkeypox and by calling 877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692) beginning tomorrow, Friday, July 22 at 6 p.m.
July 21, 2022 — Today, the Department of Health announced plans for its next JYNNEOSTM vaccine allocation. Approximately 26,000 additional doses have been delivered to New York City as part of Phase 2b from the federal and state governments, and will be distributed through clinics, mass vaccination sites and community referrals. Individuals will be able to book appointments for the period from July 24 to August 13.
“The Department of Health is moving quickly to distribute as many doses of the vaccine as possible in the fairest possible way,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan. “With the number of cases on the rise, it is clear that there is a great need for more vaccine in New York, and we are working with our federal partners to obtain more doses.”
Of the 25,963 doses, 17,000 will be open for public meetings tomorrow, July 22. These appointments will be for vaccinations at the Chelsea, East Harlem and Corona sexual health clinics operated by the Department of Health. In addition, appointments will open at Gotham Health, Vanderbilt on Staten Island and Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx, all operated by NYC Health + Hospitals. Of the 17,000 scheduled appointments, 10,600 will be for vaccination on three days of mass vaccination at locations across the city.
Mass vaccination sites will be held on July 24, July 30 and July 31 at:
Additional doses will be set aside for referrals from community organizations serving higher-risk New Yorkers (3,850), and remaining doses will be used for provider-administered vaccinations and contacts of known cases identified through Health Department contact tracing.
The appointment is for first doses only, in keeping with the city’s recent decision to prioritize first doses due to its status as the epicenter of the monkeypox outbreak in the US.
To date, 778 people have tested positive for orthopoxvirus/monkey pox in New York City.
The monkeypox epidemic is growing in New York, and the risk of exposure through sex and other close physical contact is increasing. Anyone can get and spread monkeypox. Current cases are primarily spreading on the social networks of gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, so this community is currently at the highest risk of exposure. Those who have multiple or anonymous sexual partners are especially at risk. Due to the limited supply of JYNNEOSTM vaccine nationally, eligibility during this phase is limited to those at highest risk of recent exposure based on national and local cases. Currently, they are gay, bisexual or other men who have sex with men and transgender, gender non-conforming or gender non-binary people aged 18 and over who have had multiple or anonymous sexual partners in the last 14 days. More appointments will go online when the federal government allocates more vaccines to New York.
About monkeypox
The monkeypox virus is most often transmitted by direct contact with the rash or sores of someone who has the virus. It can also be spread by contact with clothing, bedding and other items used by a person with monkeypox or from respiratory droplets that can be transmitted through prolonged close contact. Transmission can occur during sex or other close physical contact. It is not yet known whether monkeypox can be spread through saliva, semen or vaginal fluids.
Symptoms
The most common symptom is a rash or sores that may look like pimples or blisters. They can be all over the body or only in certain parts, such as the face, hands or feet, or around or inside the mouth, genitals or anus. Rashes and sores can be quite itchy and painful and cause scarring and other complications. 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 severe 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 engage in sex or other close physical contact (such as touching, massage, or kissing) if you or your partners are sick, especially if you or they have a new or unexpected rash or wounds anywhere on the body. Avoid gatherings and direct contact with others if you are unwell or have a rash or sores. Wash your hands, sex toys and bedding before and after sex or other intimate activities. This may interest you : Arts on the Green list return to Crystal Lake Church. As more New Yorkers are diagnosed with monkeypox, it’s critical to seek care as soon as you notice a rash or sores. If you don’t have a health care provider, visit the NYC Health Map or call 311 to connect with one. People who receive the vaccine should continue to take these precautions to prevent transmission of monkeypox.
JYNNEOS TM vaccine is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the prevention of monkeypox in persons 18 years of age and older. The vaccine is given in two doses, at least four weeks apart.
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