TURNNT Research Study

At TURNNT, we believe that #CommunityMatters. That’s why we are conducting a research study in collaboration with local organizations to understand the challenges and factors that affect the health of #transgenderwomenofcolor. Check out turnnt.com to learn more!

Walk-ins are now available for first and second doses of the monkeypox (MPV) vaccine. ☑️ Find a location near you: nyc.gov/vaccinefinder ☑️ Learn more about MPV vaccination: nyc.gov/mpv

REMINDER: More monkeypox (MPV) vaccine appointments will go live today, October 6, at 4 p.m. Sign up here: vax4nyc.nyc.gov/monkeypox or call 877-VAX-4NYC. Starting today, anyone of any sexual orientation or gender identity who is at risk for MPV can get vaccinated.

ℹ️ Important update for NYC residents: As of today (Thursday, October 6th) everyone- regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or risk factors- is now eligible for MPV (monkeypox) vaccination. More info in 🧵👇

NEW: We are expanding eligibility for monkeypox (MPV) vaccination. Starting tomorrow, October 6, everyone who is at risk, may be at risk, or suspects they may have been exposed, will be eligible to get the MPV vaccine in NYC.

Providers: Don't miss this free webinar from @nychealthy, @HealthNYGov and @SkinOfColor on Dermatologic Considerations for Monkeypox among People of Color. Join this Thursday, Sept. 29 from 12 to 1 p.m. ⬇

Monkeypox can spread to anyone through direct contact with monkeypox rash and touching objects and materials used by a person with #monkeypox. Take these steps to prevent getting monkeypox. bit.ly/3QLqJyl

UPDATE: Walk-ins for second doses of the monkeypox vaccine will be available starting tomorrow, September 24. If you received your first dose at least 28 days ago, you're eligible for your second dose. Learn more: nyc.gov/monkeypox

We want to invite you to our Mobile Monkey Pox clinic this September 21st between 10 am - 3 pm at our office location on 3055 Wilshire Blvd. Ste 350, Los Angeles CA. 90010. Second doses available. Walk-ins are welcome. #TransHealth #MonkeyPoxVaccine #TranslatinaCoalition

UPDATE: Starting Friday, 9/16 at 4 p.m.: ☑️Second-dose monkeypox vaccine appointments will be open to anyone who received their first dose at least 28 days ago ☑️Eligibility will be expanded to people under 18 who meet all other eligibility criteria More: on.nyc.gov/3QGTAmM

New Yorkers: To help prevent overdose, always carry naloxone. Naloxone is a safe medication that can save someone’s life by reversing the effects of an opioid overdose. Learn more and get a free naloxone kit: on.nyc.gov/2PaCCTq

ℹ️ NYC residents: additional monkeypox vaccine appointments (first AND second doses) will be released TODAY at 4 pm. Second doses can be scheduled if you received your first dose on or before July 23, 2022 Book online at www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/healt… OR 📞877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692)

UPDATE: More than 16,000 new first- and second-dose monkeypox vaccine appointments will be released on Friday, September 9 at 4 p.m. Second-dose appointments are now available for anyone who received their first dose on or before July 23, 2022 More info: on.nyc.gov/3KXMfy2

Good update on monkeypox vax in NYC: * 16k appointments going live tomorrow (Fri), 4:00pm at vax4nyc.nyc.gov/monkeypox and 877-VAX-4NYC. * Appts are for 1st doses, and 2nd doses if you got your 1st on or before July 23. * Walk-ins for 1st doses accepted at all City-run sites.

UPDATE: We will begin offering second-dose appointments for the monkeypox vaccine on Friday, September 2 at 4 p.m. More first dose appointments will also be going live at this time. We are expanding vaccine eligibility to sex workers. More info: on.nyc.gov/3efcRhH

* You are eligible for 2nd doses 10 weeks after 1st dose * For 1st dose walk-ins, the City’s vaccine finder website will list which locations are accepting: nyc.gov/vaccinefinder

More details: * Expanded eligibility includes sex workers and “anyone engaging in survival sex or any other type of transactional sex (e.g., sex in exchange for shelter, food, money, and other goods) of any sexual orientation or gender identity.”

Big monkeypox vax news in NYC: * 8k new appts going live tomorrow (Fri) 4:00pm, for both 1st doses AND SECOND DOSES. Sign up at vax4nyc.nyc.gov/monkeypox * WAlK-INS will now be accepted starting Fri at all City-run sites * Eligibility is being expanded to include sex workers

ℹ️REMINDER- today is the last day to order free rapid COVID tests from the US government before the program is suspended tomorrow. More info (including info about extended expiration dates for certain tests) is available later in this thread. 👇🧵 covid.gov/tests

If you would like to order free COVID tests from the US government & have not already received the 3 sets of tests (per mailing address) you are eligible for, you must do so in the next few days. To order, please visit this website before Friday, Sep. 2: covid.gov/testsorder

Monkeypox vaccine appointments for first doses are still available later this week. Sign up here: vax4nyc.nyc.gov/monkeypox or call 877-VAX-4NYC. Learn more about monkeypox and see if you're eligible for vaccination: nyc.gov/monkeypox