LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center Announces 2nd Monkeypox Vaccine Clinic

WHITE PLAINS, NY — The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center in partnership with the Westchester County Department of Health announced Wednesday that it will be hosting a second, first-dose, on-campus Monkeypox Vaccination Clinic, set for Thursday, Aug. 4.

Appointments can be made from the hours of 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for adults 18 years of age and up.

Information on the second dose will be given to each vaccinated person after their first dose. The LOFT strongly encourages any and all members of the community who believe they are at risk to get vaccinated, immediately. The vaccination is free of charge.

The LOFT announced its first monkeypox clinic for Thursday, July 28, and all appointments were filled within hours of the announcement being made.

"The LOFT in partnership with Westchester County clearly sees that there is an urgent demand for monkeypox vaccines which is why we are opening a second clinic for first-dose monkeypox vaccinations," said Executive Director Judy Troilo.

To make an appointment at The LOFT, click here.

According to the health experts, monkeypox can be transmitted through simple skin contact when someone's skin rubs or brushes against an infected person's skin. Infection can also occur by touching infected clothing.

It should be noted, health experts said, that the disease can also be transmitted via genital contact but it is not considered a sexually transmitted infection.

Condoms, dental dams, PrEP, birth control, microbicide lubricants and antibiotics typically used to treat STIs will not protect a person from infection.

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