Monkeypox vaccine eligibility expanded in King County
The eligibility criteria for monkeypox vaccine has expanded in King County. Learn more about the criteria, reducing risk and where to get vaccine.
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Video & Transcript: Media Briefing on New COVID-19 Booster and Monkeypox Outbreak
King County Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin held a media briefing on September 6, 2022, to share information and take questions about the new COVID-19 booster, as well as the local monkeypox outbreak.
Read MorePublic Health update on local monkeypox virus (MPV) cases
MPV cases in the United States and locally here in King County have increased over the past several weeks. As of August 24, 2022, 310 King County residents have been diagnosed with MPV, an increase from 48 cases in mid-July.
Read MoreVideo & Transcript: Media Briefing on Monkeypox and COVID-19
King County Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin held a media briefing on August 9, 2022, to share information about local outbreaks of monkeypox and COVID-19.
Read MoreUpdate on monkeypox vaccine distribution in King County
On August 5, King County received our most recent allocation of vaccine. Here’s a brief explainer to answer questions on what’s planned for these doses.
Read MoreLatest updates on monkeypox vaccine in King County
Public Health has received the next distribution of vaccine for monkeypox. With this limited supply, read an update on our planning for getting theses doses to people at highest risk for recent exposure.
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