SAN FRANCISCO -- With an Mpox outbreak ongoing in the Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa, global health experts are urging people who are at higher risk of contracting the virus to take steps to keep themselves healthy.'Within Pride Month, we want to make sure that we have our community up to date and aware,' said Scott Bertani, with the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health.
Being fully vaccinated remains the best way for people to protect themselves against mpox infection and we are encouraging people to seek the mpox vaccine this summer. While anyone who wants protection from mpox infection may seek a vaccine, SFDPH strongly recommends and encourages two-dose vaccination for all people living with HIV, anyone taking or eligible to take HIV PrEP and all men, trans people and nonbinary people who have sex with men, trans people or nonbinary people.