BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) says it has expanded its eligibility criteria for the monkeypox vaccines after a supply increase.
Expanded criteria, according to LDH:
Gay/bisexual men or transgender people who are sexually active with more than one partnerAnyone who is at high risk of monkeypox exposure: This includes but is not limited to people who:Are HIV positive or receive medicines to prevent HIV infection (PrEP)Are experiencing homelessnessUse IV drugsGive or receive money or other goods in exchange for sexHave significant, skin-to-skin contact with others in a social or sexual venueWork at establishments where close, intimate activity occurs (e.g., bathhouses, saunas, sex clubs, hotels)Clinicians or laboratory staff who are at high risk of occupational exposureAnyone who has been determined to be at high risk by a healthcare provider or public health official
To find a monkeypox vaccine location or event, visit ldh.la.gov/monkeypox-vax.
