"The mpox virus also appears as a rash or sores or spots that can resemble pimples or blisters on the skin anywhere on the body, including the face, inside the mouth, hands, feet, chest, genitals and anus. These spots often start as red, flat spots that then become bumps before the bumps become filled with pus and turn into scabs when they break. These symptoms can be extremely painful."
"The vaccine currently available in the U.S. (brand name: Jynneos) is a two-dose series, with roughly a month between doses. Maximal immunity will build two weeks after your second dose. If you only got one dose previously, go ahead and seek out your second dose ASAP. The CDC recommends the two-dose mpox vaccine to gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men, as well as transgender, nonbinary or gender-diverse people who in the past 6 months, have had, or anticipates having:"
Mpox can present as rashes, sores, or spots resembling pimples or blisters anywhere on the body and often progresses from red flat spots to bumps, pus-filled lesions, and scabs that can be extremely painful. Individuals unsure about recognizing a rash can consult CDC photo guidance. Anyone with suspected mpox symptoms should see a health care provider or use SFPDH clinics for testing immediately. No booster dose is currently recommended. The Jynneos vaccine is a two-dose series with about a month between doses and maximal immunity two weeks after the second dose. CDC and San Francisco eligibility prioritize people with recent or anticipated multiple partners, recent STI diagnosis, exposure at commercial sex venues, people living with HIV, PrEP users or eligible individuals, and sex workers.
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