{"id":51342,"date":"2022-08-11T23:40:07","date_gmt":"2022-08-12T06:40:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=51342"},"modified":"2022-08-11T23:40:07","modified_gmt":"2022-08-12T06:40:07","slug":"state-public-health-officials-provide-monkeypox-mpx-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=51342","title":{"rendered":"State Public Health Officials Provide Monkeypox (MPX) Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

SACRAMENTO<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today issued the following statement following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration\u2019s emergency use authorization for the intradermal administration of the JYNNEOS vaccine for individuals who are at high risk for monkeypox (MPX) infection. The change in vaccine technique authorized by the EUA is expected to ensure similar immunity and extend JYNNEOS vaccine supply.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration\u2019s emergency use authorization is an impactful and critical step forward as we continue to work together to slow the spread of MPX across the state,\u201d said Dr. Tom\u00e1s Arag\u00f3n, California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Health Public Officer. \u201cWith this emergency use authorization, we will be able to expand vaccine access in California, and we commend the FDA for taking this step, which will help better align supplies with demand.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe JYNNEOS vaccine continues to be in high demand as an important tool available to slow the spread of MPX. While this emergency use authorization provides more flexibility in how many doses are available, we still expect demand to outpace supply and are assessing the impact of this authorization on our allocation and distribution strategy.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhile we move forward with this latest authorization, we continue to urge Californians to be aware of the risks associated with MPX, including best practices to prevent transmission.<\/p>\n

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\u201cTo date, over 109,000 doses of JYNNEOS vaccine have been received in California. We anticipate another allocation from the federal government next week, and we will continue our work with local health jurisdictions to expand vaccine availability.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Each week, CDPH will provide an update on the state\u2019s MPX outbreak and response. Below is updated information as of August 11. Subsequent updates will be issued on Wednesdays.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Cases<\/strong><\/p>\n