“Similar to the COVID-19 outbreak, the U.S. monkeypox outbreak is disproportionately affecting Black and Latino Americans”
"At this point it is irrefutable that monkeypox is an STD The good news is that gay men are taking their foot off the gas"
"This new agreement solidifies a domestic manufacturing capability that will bring us more vaccine sooner to end this outbreak"
Data collected shows targeted messaging to high-risk populations on safer sexual practices and social gathering has been effective
Monkeypox being spread through sex, not brief skin-to-skin contact- Key points in the messaging includes "monkeypox can affect anyone"
Anyone in close contact with someone who has monkeypox is at risk. Currently, there are 1,209 confirmed cases in LA County
Dr. Davis noted that minors under age 18 are not eligible for the intradermal injection, so they must receive the full subcutaneous dosage
Led by Los Angeles-based APLA Health, the coalition leadership is asking for further additional funding and resources
Contradictory information is coming from health experts on monkeypox on all levels, federal, state, local regarding the vaccine
The administration expects this will mean many more shots in arms for individuals considered high risk for MPV infection, namely men who have sex with men
