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For Immediate Release
October 5, 2022
Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683
DHS Expands Monkeypox Vaccine Eligibility Criteria for Wisconsinites
DHS encourages all eligible Wisconsinites to get vaccinated
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is expanding the eligibility criteria for who can get vaccinated to protect themselves against monkeypox. Following updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the new eligibility criteria allow for more people who may be at a higher risk for being exposed to the monkeypox virus to get vaccinated. Making the monkeypox vaccine available to more people is a critical step to preventing further spread of the disease. DHS encourages all eligible Wisconsinites to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
The monkeypox vaccine is safe and is available at approximately 80 locations throughout Wisconsin. Contact your local or tribal health department or dial 211 if you need assistance finding a location offering the vaccine near you.
“People who are eligible for the monkeypox vaccine should make an appointment to get their vaccine as soon as possible to protect their health,” said Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ryan Westergaard. “Early data show that receiving at least one dose of the monkeypox vaccine provides some level of protection against the disease. This is encouraging news, but it is important for people to get both doses for maximum protection.”
View the entire news release.
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