Orange County

Happening this week: Orange County to hold Monkeypox vaccine events

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Orange County gave an update on the Monkeypox virus in the community.

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According to a release, the DOH said there are currently 299 Monkeypox cases in Orange County, and over 9,000 vaccine doses were administered in the last seven months.

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Several vaccination sites are available; you can find a list of locations here.

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The community will hold the following outreach vaccination events this week:

  • Thursday, Jan. 12 at The Center

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  • Saturday, Jan. 14 at Christ the King Episcopal Church

See a map of the location below:

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