August 24, 2022 – The Allentown Health Bureau will offer two clinics to administer a limited supply of the monkeypox vaccine Jynneos on August 25 and September 1 from 4 to 6pm both days.

The monkeypox vaccine is administered in two doses. The second dose will be scheduled at the time an individual receives their first vaccine.

To be eligible to receive the vaccine, individuals must fall into the categories below:

• Gay, bisexual, or other men who have sex with men, and/or transgender, gender non-conforming, or gender non-binary persons who are age 18 or older who have had multiple (2+) or anonymous sex partners in the past 14 days

AND meet one of the following criteria:

• Have knowledge or suspicion that they may have been exposed to monkeypox or another STI in the past 14 days
• Have had any newly diagnosed STI in the past 3 months, including gonorrhea, chlamydia, early syphilis, or HIV
• Have attended an event, met sex partner(s) through online apps or social media platforms, or exchanged money or other goods/services for sex
• Have a condition that may increase their risk for severe disease if infected with monkeypox virus, such as HIV or another condition that weakens their immune system, or they have a history of atopic dermatitis or eczema
• Be on HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
• Sex workers of any sexual orientation or gender identity

The clinics are offering 30 appointments each day – a total of 60 first dose vaccines. Appointments can be scheduled by calling the Allentown Health Bureau at 610-437-7760 ext. 0. Once all appointment slots are filled up, names will be added to a waiting list for future availability.

 

Information provided to TVL by:
Genesis Ortega
Communications Manager
Office of the Mayor
http://www.AllentownPA.gov

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