MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — Residents of Morris County will have easier access to the monkeypox vaccine thanks to the opening of a new clinic in Dover, said Gov. Phil Murphy and state health commissioner Judith Persicilli. says.
Murphy announced that New Jersey will open additional monkeypox vaccination sites in four additional counties, including Morris. This is done for residents who have no confirmed exposure but believe they may have been exposed to the virus or are at high risk of being exposed to the virus.
These sites provide access to additional vaccines by administering small doses of the vaccine intradermally to persons 18 years and older, as permitted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Emergency Use Authorization.
Vaccines are available by appointment at the Zufall Health Center, 18 West Blackwell Street, Dover. To make an appointment, please call (973)-891-3419. For high-risk individuals and those who have been exposed to the disease within the past 14 days.
No insurance is required and vaccinations are free. If you have questions about vaccinations, please contact your health care provider.
“Today’s announcement demonstrates the Murphy Administration’s strong response to the fight against monkeypox and our commitment to reach out to those most in need of a vaccine,” said Lt. Gov. Oliver. “We thank our partners at the federal level for helping us get more vaccines to affected communities. Together we can all successfully manage this epidemic and protect people from the monkeypox virus. I can.”
This week, the state health department updated its monkeypox FAQ to add children under the age of 8 to the list of those most likely to become seriously ill or die. People with a weakened immune system, a history of skin problems such as eczema, or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding are also at increased risk.
“Infections caused by strains currently circulating in the United States are rarely fatal. More than 99% of people who get this form of the disease have a chance of survival. People who are weak, have a history of skin conditions, have problems such as eczema, are pregnant or breastfeeding, are more likely to become seriously ill or die. Although rarely fatal, monkeypox can be very painful and the rash can leave permanent scars.
As of Friday morning, no deaths from monkeypox have been reported in New Jersey. The pandemic cases discovered in May are rarely fatal. But monkeypox can be very painful, and the rash can leave permanent scars, according to the state health department.
Monkeypox can infect anyone through close contact with an infected person. Department and community partners continue to reach out to residents disproportionately affected by the epidemic.
Conditions that may increase the risk of serious illness if infected with monkeypox virus, such as conditions that weaken the immune system, or people with a history of atopic dermatitis or eczema, should avoid I need to get vaccinated as soon as possible. of the above exposure.
Morris County had six confirmed cases of monkeypox as of Friday morning, according to the New Jersey Department of Health. The state’s case count rose by more than 100 last week, bringing him to 293.