As summer approaches and Pride celebrations gear up next month, San Francisco public health officials are encouraging residents to receive both doses of the mpox vaccine.
Though cases have dropped considerably in San Francisco, mpox, formerly referred to as monkeypox, is still popping up around the United States, according to the San Francisco Department of Public Health."Cases of mpox in San Francisco remain low, however, we remain watchful, as several new cases have recently been reported in other parts of the country. We want to make sure that everyone can enjoy a happy and healthy Pride," said San Francisco Health Officer Dr. Susan Philip.
Anyone seeking protection from the infection can receive a vaccine, though the department especially recommends the vaccine to people living with HIV, anyone taking PrEP medication, and men, transgender people and nonbinary people who have sex with men, transgender people or nonbinary people. The department predicts that if cases increase again, these groups would be the most affected.
Residents are eligible to receive their second dose of the mpox vaccine 28 days after their first dose. SFDPH is partnering with Folsom Street Events and the Leather and LGBTQ Cultural District to administer first and second doses of the vaccine at SOMA Second Saturday celebrations in May and June.
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