by Beth | Feb 9, 2023 | MPV
The mpox vaccine is currently provided at no cost to individual recipients. Please refer to the following information if you or individuals in your community are in a situation where a provider is seeking reimbursement directly from a recipient – rather than through...
by Beth | Jan 4, 2023 | MPV
Last December, the MPV Response Workgroup held its fourth meeting to discuss the experiences of CBOs in addressing MPV over the previous months. Alongside these discussions, DOH shared more information about the ongoing name change of monkeypox to mpox, as well as the...
by Beth | Dec 8, 2022 | MPV
Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the official renaming of the monkeypox virus to mpox. The terms will be used interchangeably over a one-year transition period. After the year, WHO will refer to the virus entirely as mpox. Prior to the change,...
by Beth | Nov 17, 2022 | MPV
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) strives to keep our communities healthy. If your organization is planning a community event and would like DOH to offer Monkeypox vaccines, you can submit a request. DOH asks that you submit your request at least 14 days...
by Beth | Nov 17, 2022 | MPV
The Washington State Department of Health has compiled a database that contains links to vaccine locator tools and a list of county-specific resources where individuals can learn about vaccination events in their communities. The public can use this database to find...
by Beth | Nov 16, 2022 | CMO, MPV
The CDC Foundation recently announced a grant opportunity for monkeypox vaccination efforts. Community-based organizations; state, territorial, local and tribal health departments; and tribal organizations are invited to apply for mini-grants to support monkeypox...
