First monkeypox case reported in Cook County Prison

According to the Cook County Public Health Department, Cook County Prison on Tuesday reported the first case of monkeypox.

The individual was reportedly quarantined immediately and contact tracing was underway, the Department of Health said. County health officials will visit prisons on Tuesday to provide qualified individuals with tests and vaccinations while the department continues its vaccination efforts in the city.

“It’s important to remember that the population in prison is a microcosm of the community,” the statement read. “Therefore, it is reasonable to expect the case to appear in prison. Individuals are believed to have been infected with the virus in the community before being detained in prison.”

Meanwhile, over the weekend, the Chicago Department of Public Health received more than 15,000 monkeypox vaccine assignments from the federal government.Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Called federal health officials to step up vaccination efforts..

Chicago has already distributed more than 5,000 vaccines against the virus. Spread throughout the city.. As of Tuesday, there were just under 300 viruses outbreaks in Chicago.And as of Monday, Illinois was recording 344 cases The whole state.

Massimo Pasiri, Deputy Director of Diseases at the Chicago Public Health Department, said: Control, at the webinar on Tuesday morning. “We aim to do our best with 15,000 doses, which means deploy them as the first dose so that we can reach as many individuals as possible to benefit from the vaccine. Means. “

The current outbreak in Chicago is predominantly spread to men who have sex with men, but health officials have said that the virus is caused by long-term close contact with body fluids and pain, such as during intimate sexual activity, or by towels or It points out that sharing bedding linen can be transmitted, toothbrushes or food and drink.

Close contact with the person carrying the virus is prioritized for the first vaccination.And according to CDPH websiteAlso currently eligible for gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men over the age of 18 and have multiple or anonymous sex partners, have sex at social venues, or have had sex in exchange for money in the last 14 days. To receive the vaccine as long as they meet all the criteria.

Chicago health officials are now Prioritize the first dose According to CDPH Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady, they provide the strongest protection against viruses. Chicago currently has a limited supply of JYN NEOSTM, one of the two FDA-approved monkeypox vaccines. JYNNEOSTM is given twice every 28 days.

According to the city’s public health department, they distributed the monkeypox vaccine to health care providers reaching out to those eligible for the vaccine. CPHD has also been released List of places The entire city where qualified people may receive the first dose of the vaccine.

“This is not a complete list. The list continues to grow in both the number and amount of vaccination opportunities partners in the city. Therefore, it is the amount of vaccine that will continue to grow as we maintain our current efforts.” Said Pacilli. ..

• Wellness Home Lake View, 2835 N. Sheffield Avenue, No. Please call 500. 773-296-2400. Make an appointment.
• Call Howard Brown Health Clark (6500 N. Clark Street) 773-388-1600.
• Call Howard Brown Health Sheridan (4025 N. Sheridan Road) 773-388-1600.
• Howard Brown Health 63rdat641 W. 63rd St. Call 773-388-1600.
• Howard Brown Health 55that1525 E.55th St. Phone 773-388-1600.
• Wellness Home Lake View, 2835 N. Sheffield Avenue, No. Please call 500. 773-296-2400.
• Wellness Home Halstedat 3416 S. Halsted St. Call 773-621-7725.
• Call Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center at 2020 W. Harrison St. 312-448-4286 or visit: RMR Core Center..
• Rush University Adolcent Family Center, 1645 W. Jackson Boulevard Suite 315A. Please call 888-352-7874.
• 2001 S. California Ave., Suite 100 Esperanza.visit Esperanza Health Center..
• Project Wish, University of Illinois, Chicago, 840 S. Wood St., Rm. B39.Please fill in UIC Monkeypox Outreach Sign Up Form..