On Thursday, Hamilton Public Health Services hosts an emerging vaccination clinic for monkeypox.
The clinic will operate by appointment only, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the East End Public Health Clinic at 247 Centennial Pkwy. N.
In a press release, a city official said that while there are no confirmed cases locally and the risk of infection is low for Hamiltonians, the city is working with several public health units in the United States. Toronto and Hamilton metropolitan area to ensure proactive action. taken in response to the virus “.
People with monkeypox often experience symptoms such as fever, body aches, and rash; most recover in a few weeks without the need for medical attention.
They said they are targeting the administration of the vaccine to people at highest risk.
“The clinic is intended for community members 18 years of age or older who are transgender or cisgender individuals who identify as male and belong to the gay, bisexual, and other male community who have sex with men.”
They also encouraged people who meet at least one of the following criteria to get vaccinated:
- People who had contact with a person who recently tested positive for monkeypox.
- People who have had two or more sexual partners in the last three weeks.
- Those who have been diagnosed with a chlamydia infection, gonorrhea or syphilis for the past two months.
- People who have attended baths, sex clubs and other sexual contact sites over the past three weeks, including workers and volunteers.
- People who have had anonymous or casual sex for the past three weeks.
Residents who want to get vaccinated can book an appointment by calling the Public Health Hotline at 905-974-9848, option 7.