THE FLOREY Clinic has announced that it is now offering first doses of vaccines to help protect against Monkey Pox.
The clinic is offering a modified smallpox vaccine, which is similar to the virus which causes monkey pox.
At present, the Florey Clinic is only able to offer the vaccine to gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men, or staff who work on “sex on premises” venues.
While Monkey Pox cases are increasing in the UK, Safe Sex Berkshire says that the risk of catching it is “low.”
It says also that the majority of cases continue to be gay and bisexual men, and other men who sleep with men.
It is therefore encouraging members of those communities to be aware of symptoms, especially any new rashes or lesions.
From Tuesday, October 4, the clinic is making appointments available at the vaccination centre for people to get their first doses from 9am-7.20pm.
Appointments will also be available on Friday, October 7, between 9am-16.30pm at the Florey Clinic, Craven Road.
Appointments will be made available via an online booking system, with some walk-ins taken, between 9am-3pm, also at the Florey Clinic, on Saturday, October 8.
For more details, or to book an appointment, visit: www.safesexberkshire.nhs.uk
