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Year: 2022
Q & A about vaccines
See the recently updated fact sheets for commonly asked questions about the MPX vaccine from the Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health.
USC Pharmacies offer MPX vaccine clinic at Dodger Stadium
9/13/22 — The USC School of Pharmacy is re-opening its vaccination clinics in partnership with LA County Department of Public Health, this time to offer Monkeypox, COVID-19, and influenza vaccines. They will be operating every Saturday at LAFD’s Frank Hotchkin’s Center next to Dodger Stadium. Registration appointments are requested at this site: https://redcap.link/uscvax. Limited walkups can be accommodated….Continue Reading USC Pharmacies offer MPX vaccine clinic at Dodger Stadium
Monkeypox Vaccination PODs Now Accepting Walk Ups
Effective 8/26/22, eligible residents can walk up to receive the monkeypox vaccine at Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) monkeypox vaccination points of dispensing (PODs). Vaccine doses will be provided, while supplies last, to any eligible residents who provide an identification (ID) and attest to their eligibility.
Because doses are limited, residents who wish to ensure they receive the vaccine can book an appointment at clinical provider sites by visiting MyTurn.ca.gov.
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Isolation instructions (LADPH)
Updated 9/8/22 — The Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health has updated the isolation guidance for individuals who are positive for the monkeypox (MPX) virus, including specific criteria for leaving isolation on a limited basis when symptoms are resolving….Continue Reading Isolation instructions (LADPH)
2022 Outbreak Cases & Data
At this time, data suggest that gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men make up the majority of cases in the current monkeypox outbreak. However, anyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, who has been in close, personal contact with someone who has monkeypox is at risk. Take steps to prevent getting monkeypox. If you have any symptoms of monkeypox, talk to a healthcare provider. Follow the trend data from the CDC….Continue Reading 2022 Outbreak Cases & Data