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~ Boston, MA- The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health have reported an increase in mpox cases in the city. While there is no widespread public health threat at this time, officials are urging at-risk individuals to get vaccinated.
The BPHC is specifically targeting gay and bisexual men, as well as other men who have sex with men, who are considered to be at higher risk for contracting mpox. The commission is encouraging these individuals to protect themselves and their communities by getting vaccinated. The mpox vaccine consists of two doses given 28 days apart and has been proven to be highly effective in preventing severe illness from the disease.
Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, Commissioner of Public Health for the City of Boston, emphasized the importance of getting vaccinated and avoiding physical and sexual contact with anyone who has a new rash or sores. She also reassured residents that there is no widespread public health threat at this time.
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In partnership with the Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement (MOLA), BPHC will be offering mpox vaccinations at the Pride flag raising ceremony on June 1st at City Hall Plaza from 1:00-4:00pm. Additional clinics will also be held throughout the summer in collaboration with city partners.
Jullieanne Lee, Executive Director of MOLA, expressed pride in their partnership with BPHC and their efforts to provide accurate information and affirming care for LGBTQIA2S+ communities. She encouraged community members to consider getting vaccinated and staying informed to keep themselves and others healthy.
Dr. Will Giordano-Perez, Fenway's Chief Medical Officer, also stressed the importance of getting vaccinated during Pride month as a way to show support for one another and keep celebrations safe for all.
The mpox vaccine is currently available at Mass General Hospital, Boston Medical Center, Fenway Health, and several pharmacies in Boston. A full list of vaccination locations can be found on the BPHC website.
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Symptoms of mpox include a painful and itchy rash, fever, headache, muscle aches, exhaustion, swollen lymph nodes, and blisters or scabs on the skin. If someone believes they have mpox, they should seek medical attention immediately and avoid contact with others and pets.
Regardless of vaccination status, individuals with mpox symptoms should abstain from sexual activity and see a doctor. The disease spreads through close contact with an infected person's skin lesions, scabs, or body fluids. It can also be transmitted through extensive contact with surfaces or materials such as clothing or bed linens.
In conclusion, BPHC and its partners are closely monitoring the uptick in mpox cases in Boston and are urging at-risk individuals to get vaccinated to protect themselves and their communities. The vaccine is safe and highly effective in preventing severe illness from mpox. For more information on how to get vaccinated and protect yourself from mpox, visit boston.gov/mpox.
The BPHC is specifically targeting gay and bisexual men, as well as other men who have sex with men, who are considered to be at higher risk for contracting mpox. The commission is encouraging these individuals to protect themselves and their communities by getting vaccinated. The mpox vaccine consists of two doses given 28 days apart and has been proven to be highly effective in preventing severe illness from the disease.
Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, Commissioner of Public Health for the City of Boston, emphasized the importance of getting vaccinated and avoiding physical and sexual contact with anyone who has a new rash or sores. She also reassured residents that there is no widespread public health threat at this time.
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In partnership with the Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement (MOLA), BPHC will be offering mpox vaccinations at the Pride flag raising ceremony on June 1st at City Hall Plaza from 1:00-4:00pm. Additional clinics will also be held throughout the summer in collaboration with city partners.
Jullieanne Lee, Executive Director of MOLA, expressed pride in their partnership with BPHC and their efforts to provide accurate information and affirming care for LGBTQIA2S+ communities. She encouraged community members to consider getting vaccinated and staying informed to keep themselves and others healthy.
Dr. Will Giordano-Perez, Fenway's Chief Medical Officer, also stressed the importance of getting vaccinated during Pride month as a way to show support for one another and keep celebrations safe for all.
The mpox vaccine is currently available at Mass General Hospital, Boston Medical Center, Fenway Health, and several pharmacies in Boston. A full list of vaccination locations can be found on the BPHC website.
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Symptoms of mpox include a painful and itchy rash, fever, headache, muscle aches, exhaustion, swollen lymph nodes, and blisters or scabs on the skin. If someone believes they have mpox, they should seek medical attention immediately and avoid contact with others and pets.
Regardless of vaccination status, individuals with mpox symptoms should abstain from sexual activity and see a doctor. The disease spreads through close contact with an infected person's skin lesions, scabs, or body fluids. It can also be transmitted through extensive contact with surfaces or materials such as clothing or bed linens.
In conclusion, BPHC and its partners are closely monitoring the uptick in mpox cases in Boston and are urging at-risk individuals to get vaccinated to protect themselves and their communities. The vaccine is safe and highly effective in preventing severe illness from mpox. For more information on how to get vaccinated and protect yourself from mpox, visit boston.gov/mpox.
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