Health Officials Encourage Mpox Vaccinations As California Reports An Increase In Cases

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Health Officials Encourage Mpox Vaccinations As California Reports An Increase In Cases
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“We are reminding and encouraging all Californians to be aware of the signs and symptoms of mpox and to take preventive measures, including vaccination, to protect against severe illness,” California Department of Public Health Director Dr. Tomás J. Aragón said in a statement. Health officials are encouraging men who have sex with men to get vaccinated, since they make up the vast majority of cases. A freeJYNNEOS vaccine to lower the chance of severe disease is available. Keep in mind, it takes about six weeks to become fully vaccinated and protected.How One Woman Navigated The Grief Of Suicide — And What She Hopes It Can Teach Others

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