Efforts to distribute the monkeypox vaccine are ramping up across New York as the viral outbreak continues to spread. LeahMishkin reports.
boarded the Sayville Ferry Friday to show a pop-up clinic in Cherry Grove. Similar clinics will also be opening on the mainland.
"With appointments filling up in just an hour's time, that made it clear that our residents wanted to get vaccinated to protect themselves," Bellone said. Westchester County is also opening up a monkeypox clinic, appointment only, beginning Monday. Officials say the 12 cases there are no cause for alarm, but"In monkeypox, there is no way to test unless you have the rash and a cotton swab is run across and sent to a molecular lab," said Westchester County Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler.
The CDC is expected to give an update on the outbreak Friday afternoon, including the availability of treatments and more vaccines.
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