Mpox Strain Severity Found in Los Angeles County - News Directory 3

By Dr. Jennifer Chen

Mpox Strain Severity Found in Los Angeles County - News Directory 3

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* Second Doses: Peopel who only received ⁣one dose of the mpox vaccine can get their second dose regardless of how much time has passed since the first.

* Vaccine Availability: The vaccine is widely available at pharmacies like Walgreens⁢ and CVS, and locations can be found through Bavarian Nordic⁣ (the manufacturer) or the L.A. County Department of public Health.

* who is Eligible:

* People at ⁣higher risk for mpox (including recent exposure).

* Gay and bisexual men, transgender/nonbinary/gender-diverse people.

* People with HIV, or taking ⁤preventative HIV medication.

⁤ * Travelers to sub-Saharan Africa or areas with Clade I mpox outbreaks.

⁣ * People⁢ attending commercial sex events/venues.

* People with partners at higher risk.

⁣ * ⁣Anyone who requests the⁢ vaccine.

* ⁤People with occupational risks (like ⁤certain lab workers).

* Source: The information comes from the L.A. County Department of Public Health and is reported by the Los Angeles ⁤Times.

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