A fear of Monkeypox vaccinations running out sparked me to book my first dose of the jab.
The latest figures confirm more than 25,000 people have been vaccinated as part of the strategy to contain the monkeypox outbreak in the UK. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) believes “these thousands of vaccines, administered by the NHS to those at highest risk of exposure, should have a significant impact on the transmission of the virus”.
With Manchester Pride fast approaching and a weekend away to London - where Monkeypox cases have been most prevalent - I decided it was time to get my first dose of the vaccine. At first, I couldn’t find an appointment available and logged on daily to look. However, last Friday morning there were more appointments posted for the following week. Three slots were free for Monday and Tuesday, each with 20 minutes difference between them. Before confirming my appointment I had to answer a series of questions which determined if I was amongst those who are in the highest risk of infection category which includes gay and bisexual men and men who have sex with men. At the time of writing, Liverpool had appointments available whereas Runcorn and Knowsley had “limited slots” available.
