Wisconsin Department of Health Services Announces Expanded Eligibility for Monkeypox Vaccine

Friday, July 29th, 2022 -- 3:01 PM

(Bob Hague, WRN) The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has announced expanded eligibility for the monkeypox vaccine.

According to DHS Secretary designee Karen Timberlake, due to a limited supply the agency is currently following the federal government's recommendation to prioritize vaccine for those at highest risk of infection. To date, DHS has received enough vaccine for 743 people to complete the two dose series.

As of Thursday, DHS has identified 14 cases of monkeypox in Wisconsin, where vaccination is now recommended for those who had known exposure to someone with monkeypox, and people with certain risk factors who are more likely to be exposed.

Find additional information at dhs.wisconsin.gov.

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