6 gay/bi men die of meningococcal disease, CDC urges vaccination
press release issued Wednesday, it said it had now counted 24 cases and 6 deaths among gay and bisexual men.Related: CDC issues health alert to gay and bi men in FloridaIt has again called for gay and bi men to speak to a health adviser about getting the meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY), which is free in Florida because of the outbreak.“Getting vaccinated against meningococcal disease is the best way to prevent this serious illness, which can quickly become deadly,” said José R.
Romero, M.D., Director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases.“Because of the outbreak in Florida, and the number of Pride events being held across the state in coming weeks, it’s important that gay and bisexual men who live in Florida get vaccinated, and those traveling to Florida talk to their healthcare provider about getting a MenACWY vaccine.”If you’re likely to be traveling to Florida, speak with a health provider about being vaccinated at least two weeks before visiting the state.The two most common types of meningococcal infections are meningitis (an infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord) and bloodstream infection, both of which can quickly become deadly.Related: Monkeypox: International Mr Leather event in Chicago linked to casesIn a separate development, a clinic in New York City yesterday invited gay and bi men to get the Monkeypox vaccine.
The call-out came after the number of cases in the US of the previously rare infection topped 156. The outbreak in the US follows a similar outbreak in Europe, which is disproportionately impacting gay and bisexual men.In New York City, around 30 cases of monkeypox have been diagnosed, with most among gay men.Yesterday, the New York City Health Department issued a.
