County Distributing More Than 700 Vials Of Mpox Vaccine
Aug. 22, 2022 | 5:56 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County of San Diego is distributing 705 vials of Mpox (monkeypox) vaccine this week to healthcare providers around the region.
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Monkeypox Vaccine: Who Is Eligible & Where They Can Get Vaccinated
Aug. 8, 2022 | 7:30 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The global monkeypox outbreak is occurring primarily in gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. For the general public, the current risk of contracting monkeypox remains very low.
County Declares Monkeypox Local Health Emergency
Aug. 2, 2022 | 5:11 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
The action does not indicate that San Diegans are at higher risk of contracting the virus, but it is meant to reassure the public that local health authorities are proactively working to stay ahead of any challenges that may arise.
County Working with LGBTQ Leaders to Prevent Spread of Monkeypox, Vaccinate People at Higher Risk
Jul. 25, 2022 | 5:49 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
All appointments are filled for the July 28 and 29 monkeypox vaccination events. If you have a scheduled appointment and have questions or if you are looking for general info about precautions, symptoms, etc. please call 2-1-1.
Men Who Have Sex with Men Encouraged to Protect Themselves from Monkeypox
Jul. 12, 2022 | 5:20 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
County health officials are encouraging gay, bisexual and transgender men who have sex with men to abstain or practice safer sex to avoid getting and spreading the monkeypox virus.