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PHILADELPHIA – Rite Aid Corp. announced mpox (monkeypox virus) vaccine offerings will now be available at eight additional locations in California in partnership with the California Department of Health (CDPH), which aims to mitigate the spread of the virus in certain areas with high demand for the vaccine. Rite Aid now offers the JYNNEOS vaccine, approved for the prevention of Smallpox and mpox, in 18 locations in California, viewable on Rite Aid’s online scheduler.
“Rite Aid believes in the power of preventive healthcare, and the expansion of the mpox vaccine offering within our California stores exemplifies our commitment to the well-being of the communities we serve,” said Chris Altman, Director of Immunization and Health Plan Solutions for Rite Aid. “Keeping our customers and communities safe and healthy means providing access to the healthcare solutions they need and want, and we’re proud to serve more individuals across these expanded locations.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends vaccination for people who have been exposed to mpox or who have risk factors for mpox and have not already received two doses of JYNNEOS vaccine. Getting vaccinated before exposure to mpox provides the best chance to prevent disease. For best protection, two doses of JYNNEOS administered 28 days apart are recommended. If a customer has already been exposed, getting vaccinated as soon as possible after exposure to someone with mpox (ideally within four days) may help prevent the disease, or make it less severe.
To learn more about mpox prevention methods, visit CDPH’s website. Californians who do not have health insurance may contact their local health department for information about obtaining mpox vaccine affordably.
