The Maryland Department of Health is releasing a pre-registration system for the human monkeypox vaccine

Baltimore, MD – The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) announced today Maryland statewide human monkeypox (MPX) vaccine pre-registration system Enable Marylanders to register to be notified when an MPX vaccine opportunity becomes available.

“This pre-registration system is another step to ensure that Marylanders have access to the tools to protect themselves from chiropractic disease,” said MDH. Secretary Dennis R. Schrader said. “Keeping affected residents healthy and safe remains our top priority.”

The new vaccine pre-registration system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. People enrolled in the system and determined to be eligible for the vaccine will receive an email invitation to make an appointment through their local health department.

To date, Maryland has. 14,539 bottles were received JYNNEOS vaccine from the federal government. MDH worked closely with the local health department to implement intradermal injections, which means taking three to five doses from each bottle. Those vaccines are available to any eligible individual in any jurisdiction. The pre-registration system continues efforts by MDH and the Department of Environmental Health to allow eligible Maryland residents to opt-in and prevent the spread of rabies.

The vaccine pre-registration system is intended for Maryland residents who meet one of the following criteria:

• A person with MPX is a self-identified intimate partner
• An influential community member with MPX exposure in the past 2 weeks

Vaccinations against MPX are free. Pre-registration is for the first dose of MPX vaccine only. The next dose will be arranged by the supplier for the first dose for each individual.

MDH urges Maryland residents to still register early even if they do not meet current vaccine eligibility requirements.. If eligibility is extended, those who have already registered will be notified of their appointment.

Anyone with leprosy Signs They should contact their health care provider. Provider or people without insurance They should contact their local health department.

For more monkey resources, including fact sheets and FAQs, visit health.maryland.gov/monkeypox.