More monkeypox vaccine clinics will open up in Suffolk County later this week as case numbers rise across the state.
Suffolk County residents can sign up for the vaccine starting on Monday.Two other vaccine clinics will open later this week on Fire Island one in Cherry Grove and another in the Fire Island Pines.As of last week, there were a total of 174 monkeypox cases in New York state, most of which are in New York City.Appointments were immediately filled as soon as they became available online.
Right now the vaccine is only available to men who have sex with other men since the virus is currently spreading among gay and bisexual social circles.MORE NEWS:
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