What You Should Know About the Monkeypox Vaccine

Monkeypox has become a health emergency in our service area, so we are sharing some important resources with our members and providers. Eligibility for monkeypox vaccination may change as the outbreak evolves and based on vaccine supply. People should get two doses, at least four weeks apart. Here are some resources you can use to understand the emergency and share with your patients:

• Centers for Disease Control
• New York State Department of Health
• New York City members can review information at: Monkeypox - NYC Health
• Massachusetts Department of Public Health
• Connecticut Department of Public Health
• New Jersey Department of Health