Conn. (WTNH) – Those eligible will be able to get a monkeypox vaccine at clinics across the state starting Monday.
According to the Connecticut Department of Public Health, there is a limited supply of the JYNNEOS vaccine. Vaccination is prioritized for people who are at high risk of exposure to someone with monkeypox.
Connecticut residents are eligible for the vaccine if they meet the following conditions:
You are gay, bisexual, or have sex with men and/or identify as transgender, gender non-conforming, or non-bisexual. You have had multiple or anonymous sexual partners in the last 14 days. You are over 18 years old.
People are asked to get vaccinated if they are eligible and their partners show signs of monkeypox, have recently met partners through social media platforms or large gatherings, or are at increased risk of the disease severe with HIV or another condition that weakens your illness. immune system.
Those with or without symptoms who have had close contact with someone with known chicken pox in the past 14 days should contact their local health provider. Vaccination is not recommended for people who currently have monkeypox, although vaccination can be expedited with a referral for those who have recently been in contact with someone with the virus.
See the full list of clinics across the state that will be open on Monday, August 1:
Anchor Health Initiative | 2200 Whitney Ave., Hamden
Center of attention in the circle | 618 West Ave., Norwalk
Community Health and Welfare Center | 469 Migeon Ave., Torrington
Clinton Community Health Center | 114 East Main St., Clinton
Enfield Community Health Centre | 5 N Main St., Enfield
Middletown Community Health Center | 675 Main St., Middletown
New London Community Health Center | 5 Shaw’s Cove, New London
Stamford Community Health Center | 141 Franklin St., Stamford
Fair Haven Community Health Care | 374 Grand Ave., New Haven
Hartford Gay & Lesbian Collective | 1841 Broad St., Hartford
Intercommunity, Inc. | 16 Coventry St., Hartford
Staywell Health Centre | 80 Phoenix Ave., Waterbury
Clinics are also expected to open next week at Planned Parenthood of Southern New England in Bridgeport, Norwich and Willimantic.
For more information on monkeypox, visit the Connecticut DPHs web site.