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Monkeypox Vaccinations
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MSDH is offering free two-dose monkeypox vaccinations to individuals at highest risk for contracting the disease.
While the number of confirmed cases in the state remain low, they have been gradually increasing, and early preventive steps are important to reduce wider transmission of monkeypox. High-risk individuals can be vaccinated this Friday at our special event in Jackson, or at any time at selected county health departments around the state. |
Vaccination Event in Jackson
This Friday, August 26, eligible high-risk individuals 18 and older can receive monkeypox vaccinations in Jackson. Vaccinations will take place at 350 West Woodrow Wilson, Suite 411, Jackson (across from the Hinds County Health Department in the Jackson Medical Mall). Appointments are preferred (see below), but not required. Walk-ins are welcome. There will be a brief, confidential screening for eligibility for individuals who walk in.
Eligibility
You may be eligible for vaccination if:
- You have been notified or are aware of close, intimate or sexual contact with someone diagnosed with monkeypox.
- Or you identify as gay, bisexual, or other men who have sex with men; or as transgender, and:
- you have had multiple or anonymous sex partners,
- or you have attended an event or venue where monkeypox may have been transmitted (for instance, by sex or skin-to-skin contact).
Vaccination Appointments
To determine whether you are eligible and to make an appointment for vaccination on Friday or at another time, call 1-877-978-6453.
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