The temporary clinic will provide the two-dose monkeypox vaccine to eligible people who were recently exposed.
MANHATTAN -- The Health Department opened a temporary clinic in New York City on Thursday to administer the two-dose monkeypox vaccine to those recently exposed.
"As I have said since day one, we are prepared, not panicked and this monkeypox vaccination site is one more critical tool to keep New Yorkers healthy," said Mayor Eric Adams."Starting today, eligible New Yorkers who may have been exposed to monkeypox can now get vaccinated to stay safe and slow the spread."
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