Citing a limited supply of the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a health advisory Saturday encouraging residents to take precautions to avoid becoming infected with the disease.
The department added that the virus can also spread by touching monkeypox lesions on a person's skin; touching contaminated objects, fabrics , and surfaces that have been in contact with someone with monkeypox; and/or coming in contact with respiratory droplets or secretions from the eyes, nose and mouth from a person with monkeypox.
Due to the limited supply, the monkeypox vaccine is currently available to those at higher risk including: persons who attended an event where there was high risk of exposure to a confirmed monkeypox case;gay and bisexual men and transgender individuals who have had a recent diagnosis of rectal gonorrhea or early syphilis For more details on vaccination eligibility and where to get tested or vaccinated, residents can visitThe county health department will continue to expand eligibility for the...
“Without adequate supply of vaccine from the federal government, residents, especially those at higher risk for monkeypox, should take precautions to avoid becoming infected,'' said Dr. Muntu Davis, LA County's chief health officer. “Like all other infectious diseases, anyone can get monkeypox, and while we wait for more vaccine, it is critical that residents assess their risk, learn how to recognize monkeypox, and take steps to protect themselves. We also encourage those who suspect they have monkeypox to talk to a doctor to get tested and to take steps to prevent spreading it to anyone else.”
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