Monkeypox immunizations now available in Central Zone

Alberta residents 18 years and older eligible for the monkeypox vaccine include:

Transgender, cisgender or two-spirit individuals who self-identify as belonging to the gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM) community and who meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Have received a recent (in the last six months) diagnosis of a sexually transmitted infection.
- Are planning to have, or in the past 90 days had, sex outside of a mutually monogamous relationship.
- Have attended venues for sexual contact within the past 90 days (e.g., bath houses, sex clubs) or may be planning to
Any sexual contacts of the individuals described above.
Staff and volunteers in a social setting or venue or event where sexual activities between men (individuals described above) may take place.

Protection against monkeypox virus (via Alberta Health Services)

Close contacts of people suspected or confirmed to have a monkeypox infection may also be eligible for post-exposure immunization. Immunization is recommended up to 14 days, and ideally within 4 days, after exposure to help prevent illness. Close contacts are also advised to self-monitor for 21 days after their last exposure. If symptoms develop, they should self-isolate, seek care and get tested. Call 811 for further information.

Visit ahs.ca/monkeypox for more information.

by Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

Monkeypox immunizations now available in Central Zone

Protection against monkeypox virus (via Alberta Health Services)

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