State health department expands monkeypox vaccine eligibility

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State health department expands monkeypox vaccine eligibility
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Those interested in getting vaccinated can contact their local public health center or call the state’s helpline at 907-646-3322. More than 450 doses have been administered in the state so far.

The vaccine was previously recommended only for people who have been exposed to monkeypox, and gay or bisexual men and transgender people who’ve had multiple or anonymous sexual partners in the last six months.According to the state health department, that might include sex workers, certain healthcare workers, and people with intimate or household contact with gay or bisexual men and transgender people with multiple partners.

Those interested in getting vaccinated can contact their local public health center or call the state’s helpline at 907-646-3322. In Anchorage, vaccines are available at Fairweather’s Tikahtnu Commons clinic. More than 450 doses have been administered in the state as of Monday. Five cases have been reported in Alaska, four of which were in Anchorage.Alaska Public Media is our partner station in Anchorage. KTOO collaborates with partners across the state to cover important news and to share stories with our audiences.Get notifications about news related to the topics you care about. You can unsubscribe anytime.

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