In case you missed yesterday's SaltWire Today, Nova Scotians at the highest risk of being exposed to the monkeypox virus can get a vaccine to help protect against infection before they are exposed.| SaltWire
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The Halifax Sexual Health Centre will offer free monkeypox vaccine appointments until Oct. 6. Work is underway to establish more pre-exposure vaccination programs in other areas of the province, according to a news release issued Thursday. attended, worked at or volunteered at an event/social venue for sexual contact, such as a bath house or sex club, in the last three months, or is planning toengaged as a worker or a client in sex work, or is planning to.
Only residents of Nova Scotia or people living in the province for prolonged periods, such as post-secondary students or people in the province for work, who meet the eligibility criteria can get a single dose of the vaccine. People who have already received the vaccine in another jurisdiction are not eligible.Anyone who needs help booking an appointment or does not have a Nova Scotia health card can call the Halifax Sexual Health Centre at 902-455-9656, ext 0.
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