Special thanks to the SD LGBT Community Center for their hard work in compiling all this helpful data.

 

We know that many in our community are asking about hMPXV (monkeypox). As a trusted community messenger, The Center is here to help connect you to resources and information about hMPXV. Below are some helpful FAQs that we have compiled from local, state, and federal health agencies, as well as information on the County’s next vaccination event this week. We will use the section as well as The Center’s Facebook and Instagram to share the latest updates.

 

We will also continue to update this page with information from the County of San Diego, California Department of Health and the CDC.

 

The County has launched a hMPXV text message alert system which allows San Diego County residents to receive real-time information about hMPXV via text. To sign up, text COSD MONKEYPOX to 468-311.

 

The County has declared a state of emergency, following California’s state of emergency declaration. This allows Emergency Medical Services staff to administer hMPXV vaccines and will allow the County to gain better access to vaccines and funding resources when they become available.

 

The CDC has released Interim Guidelines for Prevention and Treatment of hMPXV in Persons with HIV Infection.

Updated August 9, 2022:

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1,550 hMPXV vaccines are being sent this week to local healthcare systems, health centers, and clinics in San Diego. Here’s where to get one.

The 1,550 vaccine doses distributed this week reflect the vaccines allocated, not what remains in stock. Vaccines can be found at the following healthcare systems, federally qualified health centers, and clinics by appointment only. More info: https://www.countynewscenter.com/monkeypox-vaccine-where-to-get-it/

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• UC San Diego – Owen Clinic (200 doses)

• AIDS Healthcare Foundation Healthcare Center San Diego (200 doses)

• Vista Community Clinic (200 doses)

• San Ysidro Health Center (150 doses)

• Family Health Centers of San Diego (100 doses)

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