Eligibility for the monkeypox vaccine is expanding.
Under previous guidelines, shots were only being offered to residents who had confirmed contact with an existing case or who attended an event where there was a high risk of exposure. gay and bisexual men and transgender women who are patients of a sexual health clinic and have a diagnosis of rectal gonorrhea or early syphilis within the past three months; andKim stressed that vaccines will be provided only to people who are specifically contacted by the county.
She said eligibility will expand as more doses become available, but she again stressed, "The risk of getting monkeypox in L.A. County is very low." Health officials said the infection spreads through contact with bodily fluids, monkeypox sores or shared items such as bedding or clothing that were contaminated with fluids. It can also be transmitted through saliva and sexual contact.
People with symptoms are urged to visit a medical provider, cover the rash area with clothing, wear a mask and avoid close or skin-to-skin contact with others.
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