BY DAKOTA TAIT
Monkeypox vaccinations are now available at the Wallsend Health Campus on Longworth Avenue.
Gay and bisexual men with multiple or casual sexual partners, as well as anyone who has sex with men in that group, are eligible to receive the free vaccine.
Vaccinations are only taking place on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
There is a limited number of appointments and vaccine supply available, and eligible people who aren’t yet fully vaccinated are encouraged to make an appointment as soon as possible.
Two doses of the vaccine are required for maximum protection, given at least 28 days apart.The vaccine is most effective two weeks after the second dose and offers 80 percent protection against monkeypox.
You can check your eligibility or make a booking at https://health.nsw.gov.au/book-a-monkeypox-vaccine.
