MEDIA COVERAGE

WBEZ-FM: Congo Mpox Outbreak and Vaccination

This segment from WBEZ-FM, Chicago, highlights the CDC’s alert last week about the mpox outbreak in the Congo and noted that free mpox vaccinations were available at Northalsted Market Days this past weekend. Scott Bertani, HealthHIV Director of Advocacy, was quoted about the importance of engaging in health equity conversations and getting vaccinated to protect the community. 

This segment features Marco Winker, HealthHIV Director of Communications, who notes that the two-dose vaccine is a highly effective way to prevent the spread of mpox and that it’s essential for people to receive that second dose.