"The fact that phlebotomists are afraid of taking specimens makes it even more unappealing for someone to ask for a monkeypox test"
Attention must be given to addressing the spread and risk, especially by the gay party circuit and dating apps advocates tell the Blade
LBDHHS officials are conducting an extensive contact investigation and offering vaccine to people who may have been exposed
Those who meet any of the criteria canĀ pre-registerĀ now for vaccination. Invitations will be sent over next few days to all who pre-registered
Vaccination Pop-Up library site will launch on Wednesday, August 3; It will run for approximately six weeks on weekdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell said the declaration was to bolster the countyās response to theĀ monkeypox virus outbreak
The president's actions come as the governors of New York, Illinois and California declared 'States of Emergency' as the case numbers escalate
"LA County has NOT yet put the appointment page up on its website be we expect this to occur ASAP," Erickson tweeted.
To date,Ā the state has distributed more than 25,000 vaccine dosesĀ and will makeĀ additional allocationsĀ in the coming days and weeks
Clinics are expected to have vaccines available by summerās end. In the meantime, we need community-informed prevention & treatment strategies
