by Derek Johnson-Dean The misinformation and the lack of correct info still prevails. Let’s tackle some frequently asked questions. As cases of mpox surge across the country and hotspots around the world. I’ve kept a list of questions that I frequently answer. What is Mpox? Mpox is a viral infection caused by the monkeypox virus,… Read More »
Unless you’re digging for information its hard to find news about of Mpox, despite it’s continued presence in Minneapolis, the country and the world. When information was available it was confusing and sometimes contradictory. The Federal government declared a “state of emergency” regarding Mpox fall 2023 as the emergency was ending; new cases began to… Read More »
Minneapolis Pride Festival Saturday and Sunday, Jun 24-25 Look in the Living Well Park for the M Health Fairview booth, #0169. Mpox vaccines will be available.
The MN Department of Health confirmed two new cases of MPox in the state so far this year. The 2022 Mpox outbreak resulted in 234 confirmed cases from June – November 2022. The MN Department of Health estimates that 30% of those eligible for JYNNEOS, the vaccine used for MPox, have received the vaccine. In… Read More »
(click here to bypass this update and go directly to our vaccination locator) Agam Roa, MD, Medical Officer with Poxvirus of the Center for Disease Control stated that although “Cases have declined, a resurgence is possible”. This is so for two reasons: 1) low rates of Mpox vaccinations across the county. 2) warmer temperatures lead… Read More »
Ultimate Vaccination Clinic @ Northside Community Clinic – Cub on Broadway. COVID, Mpox and flu vaccinations. 701 Broadway Avenue Minneapolis, MN 554114:30-7pm For other MPLS Mpox Taskforce and other community vaccination locations, please check out our vaccination locater at https://wp.mplspox.com/vaccine-locations/. Read more about how the Northside Community Clinic. It’s a inspiring store about a community… Read More »
There hasn’t been a new confirmed new case of MPox in the state since November 2022 the total number of confirmed cases during the 2022 Mpox Outreach is 234. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) the number of confirmed cases in the US from this outbreak is 30,123 with 28 deaths. Efforts will… Read More »
Thank you to the panelist and those who attended the Minneapolis Mpox Taskforce’s Zoom Community Form. If you missed it we have it posted on our youtube page. Click the link to view December 14th Zoom Community Forum. At this time we do not have a transcript or closed caption. For now, youtube has an… Read More »
Vaccination Locator: Looking for the JYNNEOS vaccination go to our Mplspox.com/vaccinate-locator. World Health Organization Changes the Monkeypox Name: Monkeypox is will now be referred to as: MPOX. Click here for vaccination locations. (https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/28/health/monkeypox-renamed-mpox/index.html)(https://www.politico.com/news/2022/11/22/who-monkeypox-mpox-rename-00070614) Newly Reported Cases are Down: According to the Minnesota Department of Health, we had 29 days without a confirmed case of Mpox.… Read More »