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Mpox Vaccines Testing & Treatment Prevention & Guidance Resources

Current Situation in LA County

Addressing Disproportionality

The mpox vaccine JYNNEOS is covered by health insurance plans in California and select public programs:

  • CA health insurance plans should cover JYNNEOS vaccine for eligible individuals.
  • Kaiser patients can access the vaccine through their health care provider.
  • Insured individuals (non-Kaiser) can get JYNNEOS at many chain pharmacies (e.g., CVS, Walgreens) – certain insurance plans may have a preferred pharmacy. A prescription is not needed, but they should call the pharmacy to make sure it is available and will be covered.
  • The ADAP and PrEP-AP programs also cover JYNNEOS if you don’t have insurance.
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IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE MPOX

IIf you suspect you may be experiencing symptoms of Mpox, it's crucial to seek guidance from your healthcare provider promptly.

Contact Your Healthcare Provider or 211:
  • Call your doctor's office or hospital ahead of your visit to inform them of your concerns regarding Mpox.
  • If you do not have a regular provider, call 2-1-1 for assistance. In addition, people who have developed a rash can access services at Public Health's Sexual Health Clinic.
Protective Measures:
  • Cover all areas of the rash with clothing, gloves, or bandages, and wear a mask to minimize the risk of spreading the virus.
Disclosure of Contact:
  • Let your healthcare provider know if you've had close contact with someone who either has suspected or confirmed Mpox.
Avoiding Rash Aggravation:
  • Avoid touching or scratching the rash, as doing so can make it spread and can increase the risk of it getting infected with bacteria on your skin.

Symptoms usually start 5-21 days after exposure
Most people recover in 2-4 weeks

Key symptom: Rash

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Rash, bumps, or blisters

The rash may:

  • Look like bumps, pimples, blisters, sores, or scabs
  • Be anywhere on the body including on the genitals, anus, mouth, hands, and face.
  • Be in just one area or may spread over the body.
  • Be itchy, or painful (especially if the rash is inside the mouth or anus).

SYMPTOMS OF MPOX

OTHER SYMPTOMS: FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS

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Fever / chills

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Exhaustion, muscle aches, and headache

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Swollen lymph nodes

  • Flu-like symptoms can appear 1-4 days before the rash starts or after the rash starts.
  • Not everyone will get all of these symptoms.

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