Local Monkeypox Health Emergency Is Expiring
Nov. 10, 2022 | 4:11 PMReading Time: 2 minutes San Diego County’s local health emergency for monkeypox (MPOX) is expiring today, Thursday, Nov. 10.
Search Results for: Monkeypox
VIDEO: More Monkeypox Vaccines Available
Oct. 4, 2022 | 8:04 AMReading Time: < 1 minute Hundreds of JYNNEOS vaccines are now available at multiple County vaccination events for anyone at risk of getting sick from Mpox. More than 13,000 Mpox vaccines have already been administered and are recommended for anyone in close contact with a confirmed or probable case of MPOX, and gay, bisexual, and other men who have […]
County Hosting Multiple Monkeypox Vaccination Events
Sep. 22, 2022 | 2:52 PMReading Time: 2 minutes More than 2,000 JYNNEOS vaccination appointments are available this week and next week for people at risk of getting sick with monkeypox (MPOX).
County To Host Virtual Monkeypox Townhall
Aug. 9, 2022 | 11:25 AMReading Time: < 1 minute San Diegans are invited to learn about monkeypox, the risks, and the County’s response to the local health emergency at a virtual monkeypox townhall from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11.
Monkeypox Vaccine: Who Is Eligible & Where They Can Get Vaccinated
Aug. 8, 2022 | 7:30 PMReading Time: 2 minutes The global monkeypox outbreak is occurring primarily in gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. For the general public, the current risk of contracting monkeypox remains very low.
County Declares Monkeypox Local Health Emergency
Aug. 2, 2022 | 5:11 PMReading Time: 3 minutes The action does not indicate that San Diegans are at higher risk of contracting the virus, but it is meant to reassure the public that local health authorities are proactively working to stay ahead of any challenges that may arise.
County Launches Monkeypox Text Message Alert System
Jul. 29, 2022 | 8:46 AMReading Time: 3 minutes The system allows County health officials to send real-time information about monkeypox in the region. To sign up to receive the messages, text COSD MONKEYPOX to 468-311.