Symptoms of monkeypox include fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes, headache, exhaustion and a rash that often appears on the face and the extremities a few days after symptoms begin. Monkeypox is an infectious disease caused by a virus found in some wildlife species of central and western Africa. Kieran Moore said the province’s vaccination strategy is working to stabilize growth in the province. While Ontario’s total case count has surpassed 100, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr.
Details on how to get a monkeypox vaccine can be found on Ottawa Public Health’s website. Vaccination clinics against monkeypox are underway at the Centretown Community Health Centre. We are also using a targeted approach to reach individuals by using digital advertisements through various mobile apps." We are monitoring the need for additional clinic capacity to ensure eligible residents are able to access the vaccine.
"OPH is continuing to work with community partners to offer additional clinics – including in a variety of different settings. We encourage all eligible individuals to get vaccinated as soon as possible," OPH said in a statement to CTV News Ottawa. We are working closely with our partners to share information with the most impacted communities. "OPH, in collaboration with our community partners, have been administering vaccines to individuals at higher risk of monkeypox – this is known as pre-exposure prophylaxis or PrEP. Vaccines are playing an important role in slowing the spread.įind out if you are eligible for the vaccine and book an appointment here: /50Hi7NmaJF PLEASE READ & RT: We continue to see individuals testing positive for Monkeypox in Ottawa.