Scientists say the fastest way to get the monkeypox outbreak under control is with vaccines and behavior changes, but are people getting the message? How are doctors increasing access to limited vaccines?
Scientists say the fastest way to get the monkeypox outbreak under control is with vaccines and behavior changes, but are people getting the message?The vaccine is available for gay or bisexual men and transgender people who have had multiple or anonymous sex partners in the last 14 days or who had skin-to-skin or intimate contact with people at large venues or events in the past two weeks.
Despite the limited supply, Los Angeles County announced Friday it's offering shots on a walk-up basis to eligible residents at its vaccination sites, but only while supplies last at each location. Infectious Disease specialist Dr. Jay Gladstein with APLA Health said the new strategy to stretch out the current supply of Jynneos vaccine is a game changer.
Gladstein told Eyewitness News as vaccine eligibility continues to expand, messaging to refrain from risky behavior is equally important."Telling people to stay apart is a very difficult message for people to hear coming on the heels of two and half years of staying apart," said Gladstein.
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