ASSEMBLYMAN CALLS FOR INCREASED ELIGIBILITY FOR MONKEYPOX VACCINES. SUPPLY EXTREMELY LOW. LOCATIONS, AVAILABILITY LOW HE SAYS.
WPCNR EPIDEMIC ROUNDUP. Special from the Yonkers Tribune. From Assemblyman Nadir Sayegh, 90th Assembly District. July 27, 2022:
YONKERS, NY — July 27, 2022 — On Wednesday, Assemblyman Nader Sayegh encouraged the New York State Department of Health to expand Monkeypox (JYENNOS) vaccine eligibility.
“The dramatic rise in reported monkeypox cases is concerning to all New Yorkers.” said Assemblyman Nader Sayegh. As this virus continues to take hold across the United States and in New York, it’s important that we remain ahead of the curve in helping mitigate community spread.”
Currently, the New York State Department of Health requires that prospective vaccine recipients meet specific criteria before receiving the vaccine.
Such criteria include being over 18, being a gay, bisexual, or other man who has sex with men, and/or transgender, gender non-conforming, or gender non-binary individual, and having had multiple or anonymous sex partners in the last 14 days.
However, public health and public policy experts believe that the criteria should be expanded to take into account the heightened spread among individuals who don’t meet the aforementioned criteria.
“I am hearing from members of the LGBTQIA Community that they find the vaccine eligibility requirements limit those who should get the vaccine and also serve as a barrier to those who are reluctant to come forward due to relationship and family issue,” said Sayegh.
“Additionally, New York State should be moving aggressively to obtain more of the JYNNEOS vaccine because once again, just like COVID-19, New York is where the outbreak is occurring and where we must move quickly to slow its spread.”
A member of the State Assembly Health Committee, when Covid-19 struck Yonkers Assemblyman Sayegh strongly advocated for testing sites and the mass vaccine site that was established at the Yonkers Armory.
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FYI – Via Yonkers Tribune: Monkey Pox can be spread by mosquitos, children have been infected and can be carriers of Monkey Pox, adults need not engage in sex to become contacted. Not enough Monkey Pox vaccines are presently available to meet demand and many institutions have not advised those who are concerned about their well-being where and when vaccines will be available and where.
LOFT White Plains Announces 2nd Monkeypox Vaccine Clinic Thursday August 4 (in 1 WEEK) 24 APPOINTMENTS AT THIS TIME. SIGN UP NOW BY CLICKING ON
Due to Overwhelming Demand, The LOFT Announces Second, First Dose, On-Campus Monkeypox Vaccination Clinic in Partnership with the Westchester County Department of Health on Thursday, August 4, 2022.
WPCNR MONKEYPOX VACCINE BULLETIN. From the LOFT, White Plains, NY July 27, 2022:
The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center in partnership with the Westchester County Department of Health announces that it will be hosting a second, first-dose, on-campus Monkeypox Vaccination Clinic, on Thursday, August 4th, 2022.
Appointments can be made from the hours of 9:30 AM-4:30 PM for adults 18 years of age and up. Information on the second dose will be given to each vaccinated person after their first dose.
The LOFT strongly encourages any and all members of the community who believe they are at risk to get vaccinated, immediately. The vaccination is free of charge.
The LOFT announced its first monkeypox clinic for Thursday, July 28, and all appointments were filled within hours of the announcement being made.
“The LOFT in partnership with Westchester County clearly sees that there is an urgent demand for monkeypox vaccines which is why we are opening a second clinic for first-dose monkeypox vaccinations. We are proud to partner with the County of Westchester and are truly grateful for their rapid, well-organized response to our community’s needs,” says, Executive Director, Judy Troilo.
The World Health Organization, The CDC, and the New York Department of Health have all emphasized the importance of having people who are at risk be vaccinated.
Monkeypox can be transmitted through simple skin contact when someone’s skin rubs/brushes against an infected person’s skin. Infection can also occur by touching infected clothing. Please note, that it can also be transmitted via genital contact but is not considered a sexually transmitted infection. Condoms, dental dams, PrEP, birth control, microbicide lubricants, and antibiotics typically used to treat STI’s will not protect a person from infection. To learn more about Monkeypox, click here.
If you are unsure whether you need the vaccine or have questions related to your health, please consult with your physician or medical practitioner.
To learn more about how the vaccine works, click here.
To make an appointment for the August 4th Clinic at The LOFT, click here.
(Editor’s Note: Number of appointments available as of 1 PM this afternoon: 24.)
Getting to The LOFT:
The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Services Center
252 Bryant Ave
White Plains, NY 10605
Map & Driving Directions
AMERICA LEADS WORLD IN NEW MONKEYPOX CASES. MONKEYPOX VACCINE APPOINTMENTS TODAY FILLED UP. IF YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS: RASH, FEVER HEADACHE, PUSTULES–CALL FOR APPOINTMENT 914-995-8900 FOR NEW VACCINE CENTER AVAILABILITIES HEALTH DEPARTMENT ADVISES. IN YONKERS, GENERAL HOSPITAL AND THE HOPE CENTER HAVE LIMITED DOSES AVAILABLE.
WPCNR MONKEYPOX BULLETIN. July 27, 2022 UPDATED 2 PM EDT. UPDATED 4:45 P.M. EDT:
The United States reports most confirmed monkeypox case in the world, new data from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has shows.
The U.S. has 3,846 known monkeypox cases as of Monday, July 25, federal and global data report.
Spain is second, with 3,100 cases counted, and Germany, 2,352 cases, third.
“The international community must work together to protect individuals that have been impacted by monkeypox, and those most at risk of contracting the virus,” White House COVID-19 Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha said Tuesday.
WESTCHESTER HEALTH DEPARTMENT ON MONKEYPOX SHOTS (2 REQUIRED) CALL 914-995-8900 FOR APPOINTMENT:
Monkeypox Vaccine Clinics on Mondays Wednesdays at the County Department of Health, 134 Court Street, White Plains. Appointments are required.
ALL APPOINTMENTS HAVE BEEN FILLED TODAY, PERSONS WITH SYMPTOMS SHOULD KEEP CALLING PERIODICALLY FOR NEW CLINICS TO COME
People at higher risk for monkeypox infection may consider vaccination with the two-dose JYNNEOS vaccine. In accordance with CDC guidance, this includes those who:
- Had contact with someone who had a rash that looks like monkeypox or with someone who was diagnosed with confirmed or probable monkeypox
- Had skin-to-skin contact with someone in a social network experiencing monkeypox activity; this includes men who have sex with men who meet partners through an online website, digital application (“app”), or social event such as at a bar or party
- Traveled outside the United States to a country with confirmed cases of monkeypox or where monkeypox activity has been ongoing
If you meet the CDC guidance outlined above, you are eligible to register for an appointment at one of our upcoming Monkeypox Vaccination Clinics . If appointments are unavailable, please check back regularly as more clinics will be added.
Find out What to Expect After Your Monkeypox Vaccine.
Monkeypox Vaccine Clinic on Friday, July 29 from 11:00 am – 2:30 pm, by appointment only, at the HOPE Center (4th floor), Park Care Pavilion, 2 Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10703. Individuals must call Lorens Hidalgo at (914) 964-7725 to schedule the appointment. Monkeypox vaccines are also available at Yonkers General Hospital where only 24 doses are available.
Monkeypox is a rare viral illness that does not usually cause serious illness, but can result in hospitalization or death.
Monkeypox typically begins with a flu-like illness and swelling of the lymph nodes and progresses to a rash on the face and body. Most infections last two to four weeks. The current outbreak appears to have spread through human-to-human contact. Transmission can occur through contact with body fluids, monkeypox sores, items that have been contaminated with fluids or sores, or through prolonged exposure to respiratory droplets. Because of this, transmission may also occur through sexual contact. More information can be found on the WCDH Monkeypox Information web page.