Monkeypox and Vaccination Information

If you think you are at risk for monkeypox, you may qualify for the monkeypox vaccine.To get more info text MONKEYPOX to 692692 or call 877-VAX-4NYC or visit http://vax4nyc.nyc.gov/monkeypox for assistance with scheduling an appointment. If you think you may have been exposed to monkeypox, treatments are available for eligible New Yorkers. Speak with your Primary Care Physician if you think you’ve been exposed to this virus. To find out about available vaccination appointments, and to learn about symptoms, transmission and more, visit: Monkeypox – NYC Health.

Getting vaccinated shortly after an exposure reduces the risk of developing monkeypox and can reduce symptoms for those who do get it. All gay and bisexual men (cisgender or transgender) who have had multiple or anonymous sex partners in the last 14 days are eligible for the vaccine. Anyone can get and spread monkeypox. The current cases are primarily spreading among social networks of gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, so this community is currently at greater risk of exposure.

Other than vaccination, you can prevent monkeypox by:

• Avoiding contact with people that have symptoms or are confirmed to have the virus, as well as materials they may have touched
• Wearing a face mask around others
• Washing your hands often with soap and water, or using hand sanitizer

Those who experience symptoms consistent with monkeypox, such as characteristic rashes or lesions, should contact their health care provider for a risk assessment. This includes anyone who traveled to countries where monkeypox cases have been reported or has had contact with a someone who has a similar rash or received a diagnosis of suspected or confirmed monkeypox.

More on monkeypox and scheduling a vaccination appointment from the NYC Department of Health: http://on.nyc.gov/monkeypox