Long Beach again expands monkeypox vaccine eligibility
As of Monday, there have been 112 confirmed and probable cases of monkeypox in Long Beach, according to the city’s health department.
As of Monday, there have been 112 confirmed and probable cases of monkeypox in Long Beach, according to the city’s health department.
The person “was severely immunocompromised,” according to LA County health department officials.
As of Monday, there are 95 confirmed and probable cases of monkeypox in Long Beach, according to the city’s health department.
The city so far has reported 89 cases of monkeypox, with three of those requiring hospitalization. The majority of cases are among gay men, and the largest portion of cases has been identified in the Downtown and Alamitos Beach areas.
“This Saturday, take just a few minutes for you and your friends to get vaccinated and then enjoy the rest of your night out at Hamburger Mary’s worry-free,” County Supervisor Janice Hahn said.
As of Wednesday, there are 82 confirmed and probable cases of monkeypox in Long Beach, according to health officials.
As of Tuesday, there are 66 confirmed and probable cases of monkeypox in Long Beach, according to health officials.
Since the city’s first case on July 16, there have been 50 probable and confirmed monkeypox infections in Long Beach.
Immunocompromised residents, “who may be at high risk for severe disease,” are now eligible for a monkeypox vaccine, Long Beach officials said last night.
The infected child was symptomatic but is now recovered, health officials said, releasing no further details about the minor.