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12 UCW AUGUST 3 - 9, 2022 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM e Cumberland County Depart- ment of Public Health has monkey- pox vaccines for people who may have been exposed to the virus. e World Health Organization determined that monkeypox is a global health emergency. Mon- keypox is of the same virus family as smallpox, although milder. It typically involves flu-like symptoms, swelling of the lymph nodes and a rash that includes bumps that are initially filled with fluid before scabbing over, according to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services. ose who meet the criteria for exposure will receive the Jynneos vaccine, which has been found to prevent monkeypox illness or at least alleviate severe symptoms after getting the disease. Dr. Jennifer Green, the county health director, said there have been no confirmed cases in Cumberland County. She said she is making sure the vaccine is available to counter any local incidents as cases become more prevalent in North Carolina. As of July 29, 53 cases of mon- keypox had been reported in North Carolina, according to the state Department of Health and Human Services. e department updates case information on its website, Monday through Friday, at epi.dph. ncdhhs.gov/cd/diseases/monkey- pox.html. ere currently is a limited supply of the vaccine; therefore, vaccina- tions are only offered to individuals with known or suspected exposure to monkeypox. Green said the Health Depart- ment staff has been in constant con- tact with the North Carolina Depart- ment of Health and Human Services to prepare for a possible large-scale monkeypox outbreak. Green said the county Health Department can test people with symptoms of monkeypox and can contact trace people who may have monkeypox. Individuals who think they are infected can call the Health Depart- ment at 910-433-3600 and ask for a vaccination appointment. ey must meet the following criteria: •Have been in close physical con- tact in the last 14 days with some- one diagnosed with monkeypox. •Know if their sex partner was diagnosed with monkeypox. •Be a man who has had sex with another man, or with transgender individuals who report the follow- ing during the past 90 days: Have anonymous or multiple sex part- ners; Have been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection; Are getting HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis. e Health Department states that if someone has an unexplained rash, sores or other related symp- toms, he or she should contact their health provider for proper diagno- sis. ey also should keep the rash or sores covered and avoid sex or intimate contact. e Health Department will test by appointment only. e vaccines are free regardless of health insurance, the Health Department said. People getting the injection will not be billed for the vaccine. If an individual has health insurance, the Health Department will bill the health insurance pro- vider only if the person getting the vaccine agrees. Green said the Health Depart- ment is making sure its staff is trained to meet any escalation in local cases. "e Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the NC DHHS recommend that the vaccine be given within four days of exposure to prevent the onset of the disease," Green said. "When the vaccine is adminis- tered four to 14 days after the date of exposure, it may reduce the symp- toms of the disease, but may not prevent the disease," Green said. Health Department scheduling monkeypox vaccinations by JASON BRADY, CityView Today NEWS C u st o m C a teri n g by T w o B r o t h ers Private Romantic Aordable Specializing In: Weddings, Corporate Events, Holiday Parties, Special Banquets & More! eVineNC.com or TwoBrothersCateringNC.com 806 Katie Street Fayetteville NC (O Owen Drive behind O-Reilly's) Custom Catering By:Two Brothers Call us to schedule your next event! Call 910-584-9892 Serving You Since 2004 VOLUME 14 | ISSUE 10 OCTOBER | 2020 Inspiring, educating, empowering and celebrating women in our community M A G A Z I N E Fayetteville Fall Flavors for Your Table Help for Women's Health Carve and Craft Pumpkin Art More inside: VOLUME 14 | ISSUE 9 SEPTEMBER | 2020 Inspiring, educating, empowering and celebrating women in our community M A G A Z I N E Help for Homeschooling Living Large in Small Spaces RV Homes and She Sheds Homeward Bound The Flight of the Monarch Mo's Heroes Founder ShaDonna McPhaul Helping Homeless Vets More inside: WELCOME HOME! VOLUME 14 | ISSUE 11 NOVEMBER | 2020 Inspiring, educating, empowering and celebrating women in our community M A G A Z I N E Easy Entertaining with Friends and Family Amplifying Thanks with a Grateful Attitude Destressing the Holidays Soup's On: Simple Suppers More inside: Simple Pleasures Simple Pleasures BY, FOR & ABOUT Inspiring, educating, empowering and celebrating women in our community JASON BRADY, CityView Today. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcom- ingweekly.com. 910-484-6200.