Public Health Network Continues Mpox Vaccinations at Pride Events
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, June 22 2023
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Los Angeles – St. John’s Community Health, a network of public health clinics serving South, Central, and East Los Angeles, is continuing to be proactive around the Mpox virus by setting up booths at various Pride events in the area throughout the end of the year.
So far this summer, they have offered vaccinations at West Hollywood Pride, LA Pride, Trans Pride, and Juneteenth celebrations. They plan to set up booths offering Mpox vaccines at:
- Compton PRIDE, 6/24
- Long Beach Pride Festival and Parade, 8/5
- DTLA PROUD Festival, 8/26-27
- Indigenous Pride LA, 10/8
- Palm Springs Pride, 11/4-11/5
“We’re continuing to be proactive around preventing the spread of Mpox by literally meeting people where they are,” said Jim Mangia, president and CEO of St. John’s Community Health. “LGBTQ+ folks have been able to hold joy and celebration alongside safety and protection for decades – the community’s response to Mpox is proving this to be true yet again.”
Last year, St. John’s administered over 10,000 Mpox vaccines after investing nearly $100,000 into advertising; working alongside government officials and the Department of Public Health; partnering with local LGBTQ+, HIV, and racial justice organizations; and holding events at local bars, events, and community spaces.