LDH to hold two Mpox vaccine events

FILE – A health professional shows doses of Monkeypox vaccines at the Edison municipal vaccination centre in Paris Wednesday July 27, 2022. The World Health Organization says the global outbreak of mpox, which initially baffled experts when the smallpox-related disease spread to more than 100 countries last year, is no longer an international emergency, after a dramatic drop in cases in recent months. (Alain Jocard, Pool via AP, File)

by: Raeven Poole

Posted: Jun 8, 2023 / 07:20 PM EDT

Updated: Jun 9, 2023 / 02:56 PM EDT

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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO)— The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is encouraging the public to get vaccinated against the Mpox disease.

The Mpox disease, according to the LDH, is a serious and severe illness that can cause a rash and swollen lymph nodes. The State of Louisiana, along with other health departments across the country, believes the vaccination is the tool to stop the spread.

LDH officials say the chances of catching Mpox range from most risky, meaning direct contact with the infection, to the unlikely chance, like in a swimming pool.

The LDH will be hosting two events, giving the public two opportunities to become protected against the disease.

On Friday, June 9, the public can get the vaccination at the Black Pride Community Fest at Lemann Park, 628 North Claiborne Avenue from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The second event is the Pride Fest happening on Saturday, June 10 at 941 Elysian Fields Avenue starting at 11:00 a.m. and ending at 6:00 p.m.

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