RI Adds Additional Moneypox Vaccine Clinics

RHODE ISLAND — The Rhode Island Department of Health has partnered with community organizations and businesses to expand access to monkeypox vaccine clinics.

Specifically, the clinics are for hospitality workers and others who may not have been able to attend previous clinics. As has been the case at the previous 33 monkeypox virus vaccination clinics organized by RIDOH, vaccines will be free of charge. People do not need health insurance to be vaccinated.

"While the risk of monkeypox for most Rhode Islanders continues to be low, we are doing everything we can to ensure that people who are eligible to be vaccinated can access vaccine," Gov. Dan McKee said in a statement. "We have worked diligently to secure a significant amount of vaccine from our federal partners and will continue to monitor demand and bring more vaccine into Rhode Island if needed."

"Access to vaccine for all eligible Rhode Islanders is a priority in our response to the monkeypox outbreak," added Interim Director of Health Utpala Bandy. "Unlike several months ago, we now have an ample supply of vaccine. People who are eligible are urged to get vaccinated. Vaccine is one of our most effective tools of prevention."

The following clinics were added:

• The Beneficent Church, 300 Weybosset Street, Providence

Tuesday, Oct. 18 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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• The Dark Lady, 19 Snow Street, Providence

Monday, Oct. 24 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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• Johnson & Wales University, 305 Shipyard Street, Providence

Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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• Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, 60 Rhodes Place, Cranston

Thursday, Oct. 27 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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• CCRI Warwick, 400 East Ave., Warwick

Saturday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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• AAA Offices, 70 Royal Little Drive, Providence Saturday, October 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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