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Vaccines to Prevent Monkeypox Available

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The Wyoming Department of Health says that vaccines are available to help prevent monkeypox on a targeted basis.
Public health experts are tracking an outbreak of monkeypox though no cases have yet been found in Wyoming.
State Health Officer and Epidemiologist, Dr. Alexia Harrist, said monkeypox is a rare disease usually characterized by a rash, fever, chills, headache, muscle aches and tiredness.
Monkeypox is rarely fatal but can be unpleasant and painful and can cause serious illness in some people.
It can spread to anyone through close, personal contact, but not as easily as influenza or COVID-19.
Department of Health officials are recommending vaccination for people who have been exposed to monkeypox for those who more at risk. Vaccine eligibility is limited at this point to those people who are at highest risk due to limited supplies.”
Monkeypox can spread to anyone through close, personal contact including sexual contact. To find out specifics about vaccine eligibility, go to health.wyo.gov or contact your local public health office.
Vaccinations will begin the week of August 15.

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