Monkeypox Outbreak
Monkeypox is a disease that can make you sick, including a rash, which may look like pimples or blisters, often with an earlier flu-like illness. Monkeypox can spread to anyone through close, personal, and often skin-to-skin contact. Monkeypox is a disease caused by a virus not commonly seen in the United States and we are working to contain the current outbreak and study the virus.
Speak to your provider if you have questions, or if you do not have a provider, or have difficulty scheduling an appointment, you can be seen at SF City Clinic at 7th Street San Francisco (628-217-6600) or at Strut located 470 Castro Street (415-581-1600).
- Click here for local information on monkeypox for the public
- Click here for the monkey pox CDC one pager facts and symptoms
- Click here for more CDC monkeypox information for Social Gatherings and Safer Sex
Are you a provider looking for information about testing approval, instructions for infection control, specimen collection and patient isolation? Click here
COVID-19 Vaccine Information for San Francisco
Get vaccinated, SF! COVID-19 vaccines are the best way to protect yourself, your loved ones and your community. COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are safe, effective, free and available for anyone aged 5 and up.
Learn more and see where to get COVID-19 vaccines in San Francisco.
More information about COVID-19 is available at SF.Gov:
Meningococcal Disease Outbreak
April 2022, Florida reported a large ongoing outbreak of meningococcal disease (sometimes called Meningitis), primarily among gay, bisexual, and other men to have sex with men (G/B/MSM). Meningococcal disease is rare, but very serious and the best way to protect yourself if you are at risk is to get the MenACWY vaccine.
More information on meningococcal for G/B/MSM (including where to get a vaccine).
More information about meningococcal disease in all populations.
Catch Up on Checkups and Routine Vaccines for Adults and Children!
Vaccines can prevent many infectious diseases. Most people know kids need regular vaccines, but did you know that most adults are not aware that they also need vaccines throughout their lives to protect against diseases like shingles, pertussis, and hepatitis?
For children, well-child visits and check-ups are essential for routine vaccination and summer is a great time to beat the crowd and get caught up on vaccinations before school starts. Talk to your doctor to see if you or your child are missing any vaccines, and for more information, visit:
- What vaccines do I need?
- For more information on school-aged vaccinations required for school/childcare visit: Shots for School OR Vaccines by Age (CDC)
- For more information on vaccines for adults click here: Vaccines Know What You Need – Information Series for Adults (cdc.gov)