Demand high for monkeypox vaccine in Connecticut clinics
The small network of LGBTQ clinics in Hamden and Stamford has seen demand outweigh the supply since the launch of monkeypox vaccine availability on Aug. 1.
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The small network of LGBTQ clinics in Hamden and Stamford has seen demand outweigh the supply since the launch of monkeypox vaccine availability on Aug. 1.
A third of people currently affected by the monkeypox outbreak also have HIV meaning they are immunocompromised—which could make ACAM2000 extremely dangerous.
The World Health Organization has declared the monkeypox outbreak a global health...
There were 11 cases of monkeypox reported in Connecticut as of July 14. Jynneos is the preferred vaccine, but the state has a stockpile of the ACAM2000 vaccine.
California and illinois are behind it. the problem now there isn't enough vaccine supply to handle the expected continued rise in infection. >> it's this time the demand for vaccines for jurisdictions is higher than current available supply and we know that this is frustrating. >> there are two vaccines available, acam2000 but can cause serious side effects and the other specifically for monkey pox and requires two doses and ordered almost 7 million doses but only received a small fraction, more are expected until the end of this month but it won't be until mid next year until they arise. >> w...