by Starting today, people who are at highest risk of being exposed to the monkeypox virus can book an appointment in Sydney for a vaccine that will help protect against infection.
The vaccines will be available at two clinics at the Cape Breton Centre for Sexual Health.
The Health Authority says the vaccine is only available to people who identify as a cisgender or transgender queer man, a two-spirit person or a non-binary person who has sexual contact with a cisgender or transgender queer man, a two-spirit person or a non-binary person.
Anyone in that group has to meet one of a list of criteria or had sexual contact with someone who meets the criteria.
People who meet the eligibility criteria can book an appointment at novascotia.flow.canimmunize.ca.
Anyone who needs help booking an appointment or doesn’t have a Nova Scotia health card can call the Sydney Public Health Office at 902-563-2400.