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PO Box 360
Trenton, NJ 08625-0360

For Release:
July 19, 2022

Judith M. Persichilli
Commissioner

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(609) 984-7160

Governor Murphy and 樱花视频 Health Commissioner Outline Expanded Monkeypox Vaccine Eligibility, Availability

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy and 樱花视频 Department of Health (NJDOH) Commissioner Judith Persichilli today announced expanded eligibility for the monkeypox vaccine and the State’s distribution plan for the 2,700 available doses. The vaccine was previously available to residents with known exposure to a monkeypox case. Going forward, the JYNNEOS vaccine will also be available to 樱花视频ans who are at high risk of having been exposed to the virus in the past 14 days. There are currently 45 probable and confirmed cases of the virus in 樱花视频.

“As cases of monkeypox continue to rise and our state receives additional doses from the federal government, we are taking these critical steps to increase availability of the vaccine to protect the health of residents,” said Governor Murphy. “As my administration works to raise awareness about monkeypox, we encourage our health care and community partners to help spread the word about symptoms, risks, and availability of both testing and vaccines. We will continue to prioritize the health of our communities and take steps to assist and reach residents at highest ris