Austin Public Health Partnering With Vendor for Continued Monkeypox Vaccine Efforts – AustinTexas.gov

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Austin Public Health (APH) is continuing to enhance its monkeypox vaccine response efforts through a partnership with Wellness Equity Alliance.
AUSTIN, Texas – Austin Public Health (APH) is continuing to enhance its monkeypox vaccine response efforts through a partnership with Wellness Equity Alliance. APH and Wellness Equity Alliance will work together to administer Jynneos monkeypox vaccines to high-risk groups in both Austin and Travis County.
To determine eligibility for receiving the vaccine, the public can visit Wellness Equity Alliance’s website. Those who qualify for the vaccine will be given an option to schedule an appointment. 
Vaccination information is also available on APH’s monkeypox webpage
Those who need assistance can call the APH Equity Line at 512-972-5560
NOTE: Emails will be sent from a Wellness Equity Alliance account (@wellnessequityalliance.com). 
Stop the Spread 
The public is urged to follow precautions as monkeypox cases rise in the community. Protective measures include:  
About Wellness Equity Alliance 
WEA is a national alliance of public health clinicians and supporting operations committed to transforming health care delivery to vulnerable communities with a focus on communicable disease management and behavioral health clinical services in strategic settings as public health extenders. 
WEA partners with departments of public health, emergency management agencies, other related governmental agencies, hospitals and health centers, and community-based organizations (CBOs) to work as extensions of public health. 

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