As summer travel and celebrations heat up, monkeypox cases are inching upward in San Francisco and more are anticipated to follow. Here's how to spot it and limit your exposure.
Health and government officials are now advising individuals, especially those who may be disproportionately impacted, to take precautions and get post-exposure vaccines that are available.
At least 10 cases of monkeypox have been identified in San Francisco as of June 23, according to the Department of Public Health. California currently has at least 80 cases of this global disease, more than any other state at the moment, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The U.S. has a total of 306 confirmed cases as of June 28, although that number is likely an undercount given the lack of testing available for monkeypox currently.
However, anyone can get infected with monkeypox. Having sex with multiple sex partners in a short period of time can also increase a person’s risk of becoming infected.Yes. San Francisco has received the Jynneos vaccine from the California Department of Public Health for preventative use in people who are identified as close contacts. The Jynneos vaccine is administered in two doses given 28 days apart.
Individuals who have close contact and don’t have a primary care doctor can visit SF City Clinic at 7th Street as well as Strut at 470 Castro Street for assistance.The Department of Public Health is currently “setting up a system to administer the vaccine efficiently and equitably in SFDPH-affiliated locations and are working with health system partners on vaccine administration through those private networks as supplies increase,” according to SFDPH spokesperson Noel Sanchez.
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