More monkeypox vaccine appointments available for Manitobans soon, province says – Winnipeg
Manitoba well being officers say extra appointments for the monkeypox vaccine can be obtainable quickly.
Though there has but to be a confirmed case of monkeypox in Manitoba, the province says it’s proactively providing vaccines to these on the highest danger.
Whereas anybody can change into contaminated, reported instances nationally and globally are primarily amongst individuals who self-identify as belonging to the homosexual, bisexual, or males who’ve intercourse with males neighborhood.
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Manitoba expands monkeypox vaccine eligibility
Manitobans at present eligible to obtain a vaccine, the province stated, embody folks in that group who’ve acquired a analysis of chlamydia, gonorrhea and/or syphilis up to now two months, have had two or extra sexual companions within the final 21 days, have attended areas corresponding to bathtub homes or intercourse golf equipment, have had nameless intercourse up to now 21 days, or have interaction in intercourse work, as a consumer or employee.
Shut contacts of individuals contaminated with monkeypox are additionally eligible for vaccination after being probably uncovered.
Eligible folks can book online instantly for vaccine websites throughout the province, or name Well being Hyperlinks-Information Santé at 204-788-8200 or 1-888-315-9257.
Provincial well being officers stated they may start posting common monkeypox updates on-line as of subsequent week.
