Lewis County Health Department announces hours for Monkeypox Vaccine availability for those eligible

Lewis County Health Department is providing the monkeypox vaccine to those eligible to be vaccinated for the infection between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Central, at its office, located at 51 Smith Avenue, Hohenwald, Tenn.

“The good news is that if you have been exposed to the virus, following some prevention steps and getting yourself vaccinated can protect you and others from monkeypox,” said Director Sarah Russell of Lewis County Health Department.

MPX Vaccination Eligibility

Those eligible to receive an MPX vaccination include:

• Anyone who has had a contact exposure to MPX, or may have been ex...