August 11th, 2022
Monkeypox Vaccine Registration
The Monroe County Department of Public Health has received a new shipment of monkeypox vaccine from New York State, and is scheduling patients for first dose vaccinations. Appointments are required. We will not be able to accommodate walk-in patients. To schedule an appointment, go to MonroeCounty.gov/Health. We anticipate these appointments will fill quickly. We will announce additional vaccine clinics in the near future.
WHERE: Monroe County Immunization Clinic, 111 Westfall Rd., Rochester, NY 14620
WHEN:
- Friday, August 12
- Monday, August 15
- Friday, August 19
At this time, the following individuals are eligible to schedule an appointment:
- You are a gay or bisexual male, a man who has sex with men, and/or transgender, gender non-conforming, or gender non-binary AND,
- Age 18 or older AND,
- Have had multiple or anonymous sex partners in the last 14 days.
If the Department of Public Health has notified you that you are a close contact of someone with monkeypox, you do not need to make an online appointment. We will provide you with direction and will set up a separate appointment for you.
Individuals who have been diagnosed with monkeypox are not eligible for the vaccine. You should continue working with your health care provider for guidance.
