Eligible Individuals Can Visit www.SuffolkCountyNY.gov/Monkeypox to Make an Appointment
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced the County has received 4,080 Monkeypox vaccinations from New York State and will be partnering with Northwell Health, Stony Brook Medicine and Sun River Health to host pop-up clinics.
“Although Monkeypox cases remain low here in Suffolk, it is critical that we continue to offer vaccinations to our residents to ensure the safety of everyone,” said Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone. “Through our new partnership with Sun River Health, we are expanding the footprint of our pop-up clinics, offering even more opportunities for our residents to get vaccinated.”
Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott said: "We continue to see the spread of this virus in our communities. Although it has not led to fatalities, it can cause significant discomfort. Thankfully we have been provided a vaccine that will help to contain this illness."
Hal Paz, Chief Executive Officer at Stony Brook University Medicine said: "It has been a true partnership and collective effort between Stony Brook Medicine and the Suffolk County Department of Health to deliver Monkeypox vaccines to our community. To protect the health and safety of our community, we have partnered with Suffolk County to deliver 300 additional doses at the Stony Brook Medicine Edie Windsor Healthcare Center in Hampton Bays in the coming weeks."
Annabella Salvador, MD, senior vice president of medical affairs and deputy chief medical officer at Northwell Health said: “Vaccination is an important step forward in the fight against Monkeypox and offers us hope in stopping this disease. We’re grateful to New York State and Suffolk County departments of health for advocating for more vaccine so that we can continue these efforts. It is extremely important to encourage those who are considered high risk to get vaccinated.”
Aarathi Nagaraja, MD, Sun River Health Infectious Disease Specialist said: “There is an effective vaccine for Monkeypox, but it is being prioritized for those at risk, including those who have been exposed to someone with a rash through direct skin-to-skin or respiratory contact for a prolonged period of time. Vaccines are administered as two doses, each four weeks apart. Studies have shown that there is an effective antibody response two weeks after the second vaccine dose.”
Throughout the next week, Northwell Health will be administering approximately 900 Monkeypox Vaccines in Bay Shore and on Fire Island. Appointments are available at www.suffolkcountyny.gov/monkeypox.
Northwell Health Clinics include:
Wednesday, August 10th
Northwell Health Community Center in the Westfield Mall
1701 Sunrise Hwy
Bay Shore, NY
Friday, August 12th
Northwell Health Physician Partners at Cherry Grove
153 Doctors Walk
Cherry Grove, NY
Saturday, August 13th
Whyte Hall Community Center
577 Fire Island Blvd
Sayville, NY
Beginning on August 15th, Stony Brook Medicine will administer approximately 300 Monkeypox vaccines in Hampton Bays. Appointments are available at www.suffolkcountyny.gov/monkeypox.
Stony Brook Medicine Clinics Include:
Monday, August 15th
Edie Windsor Healthcare Center
182 W Montauk Hwy
Building B, Suite D
Hampton Bays, NY
Wednesday, August 17th
Edie Windsor Healthcare Center
182 W Montauk Hwy
Building B, Suite D
Hampton Bays, NY
Friday, August 19th
Edie Windsor Healthcare Center
182 W Montauk Hwy
Building B, Suite D
Hampton Bays, NY
Throughout the month of August, Suffolk County will also be partnering with Sun River Health to administer approximately 400 vaccines in both Brentwood and Patchogue. Appointments will be available beginning Tuesday, August 9th at 9:00 AM at www.suffolkcountyny.gov/monkeypox.
Sun River Health Clinics Include:
Thursday, August 11th
Sun River Brentwood Health Center
1869 Brentwood Rd
Brentwood, NY
Sun River Patchogue Health Center
501 N Ocean Ave
Patchogue, NY
Monday, August 15th – Friday, August 19th
Sun River Brentwood Health Center
1869 Brentwood Rd
Brentwood, NY
Sun River Patchogue Health Center
501 N Ocean Ave
Patchogue, NY
Monday, August 22nd – Friday, August 26th
Sun River Brentwood Health Center
1869 Brentwood Rd
Brentwood, NY
Sun River Patchogue Health Center
501 N Ocean Ave
Patchogue, NY
Monday, August 29th – Friday, September 2nd
Sun River Brentwood Health Center
1869 Brentwood Rd
Brentwood, NY
Sun River Patchogue Health Center
501 N Ocean Ave
Patchogue, NY
All clinics are by appointment only and individuals must meet New York State eligibility requirements.
New York State eligibility includes:
* Individuals with recent exposure to Monkeypox within the past 14 days.
* Those at high risk of a recent exposure to Monkeypox, including members of the gay, bisexual, transgender, and gender non-conforming community and other communities of men who have sex with men and who have engaged in intimate or skin-to-skin contact with others in the past 14 days areas where Monkeypox is spreading.
* Individuals who have had skin-to-skin contact with someone in a social network experiencing Monkeypox activity, including men who have sex with men who meet partners through an online website, digital application (“app”), or social event, such as a bar or party.
Additional appointments will be added on a rolling basis. For more information, contact Suffolk 311 or visit http://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/monkeypox.
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