Coverage dated August 10, 2022 to August 12, 2022

DC Health expands monkeypox vaccine eligibility requirements

Headline from FOX 5 DC

Health officials in D.C. announced Friday that the District's eligibility for the monkeypox vaccine is being expanded to include more people who visit the city.

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NBC4 Washington
Monkeypox Vaccine: Who Is Eligible in DC, Maryland and Virginia? (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Aug 10, 2022
NBC4 Washington's feed description
Since there’s a limited supply of vaccines, those who are more likely to be exposed to monkeypox are being prioritized for vaccination.
Washington Post
D.C. expands monkeypox vaccine eligibility to counter falling demand (opens Washington Post)
Published Aug 11, 2022
Washington Post's feed description
The city loosened the residency requirement and expanded those eligible to receive the monkeypox vaccine in a bid to get more people protected from the disease.
FOX 5 DC
DC Health expands monkeypox vaccine eligibility requirements (opens FOX 5 DC)
Published Aug 12, 2022
FOX 5 DC's feed description
Health officials in D.C. announced Friday that the District's eligibility for the monkeypox vaccine is being expanded to include more people who visit the city.
WTOP Washington DC
More people are now eligible to get the monkeypox vaccine in DC (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Aug 12, 2022
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
D.C. has expanded the criteria for who can get the monkeypox vaccine as the District continues to have the most cases per capita in the country.
WUSA9
DC Health expands eligibility for monkeypox vaccine for residents (opens WUSA9)
Published Aug 12, 2022
WUSA9's feed description
The District represents the highest number of cases per capita in the United States.