Characteristics of JYNNEOS Vaccine Recipients Before and During a Large Multiday LGBTQIA+ Festival — Louisiana, August 9–September 5, 2022

Soelaeman, Rieza H.; Mendoza, Lee; McDonald, Robert; Hand, Julie; Sokol, Theresa; Brooks, John T.; Cholli, Preetam; Eckert, Maribeth; Eilers, Braiden; Gayden, Jennie J.; Hayes, Craig; Kocer, Irma; Labuda, Sarah M; Llewellyn, Anna; Santibañez, Scott; Scott, Colleen N.; Swanson, Mark G.; Adhikari, Arun; Bakshi, Arundhati; Burgess, Samuel; Davis, Javone; Gale, Jimmy; Johnson, Jenna Iberg; Kar, Suryatapa; Litten, Kevin; Murphy, Katherine; Neel, Alyson; Ortega, Emma; Richardson, Gillian; Simonson, Sean; Zhao, Yupei

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“…During this outbreak, MSM, community-based organizations, digital and traditional media, and the public health community worked together in disseminating public health messaging and expanding vaccination [20][21][22] . The enthusiasm of MSM to protect themselves and the health of their communities 23 highlights the effectiveness of public health efforts that manifest collaborations between affected communities and public health.…”

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Modelling the impact of vaccination and sexual behavior change on reported cases of mpox in Washington D.C

Clay¹,

Asher

Carnes

et al. 2023

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Background: The 2022 mpox outbreak infected over 30,000 people in the United States. Infections were commonly associated with sexual contact between men. Interventions included vaccination and reductions in sexual partnerships. We estimated the averted infections attributable to each intervention using mathematical modeling. Methods: We fit a dynamic network transmission model to mpox cases reported by the District of Columbia through January 2023. We incorporated vaccine administration data and reported reductions in sexual partnerships among gay, bisexual, or other men who have sex with men (MSM). Model output consisted of predicted cases over time with or without vaccination and/or behavior change. Results: We estimated initial case reductions were due to behavior change. Vaccination alone averted 64% [IQR:57%-72%] and behavior change alone averted 21% [IQR:11%-29%] of cases. Vaccination and behavior change together averted 80% [IQR:74%-85%] of cases. In the absence of vaccination, behavior change reduced cumulative cases but also prolonged the outbreak. Conclusions: Initial case declines were likely caused by behavior change, but vaccination averted more cases overall. Overall, this indicates that encouraging individuals to protect themselves was vital in the early outbreak, but that combination with a robust vaccination program was ultimately required for control.

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Modelling the impact of vaccination and sexual behavior change on reported cases of mpox in Washington D.C

Clay¹,

Asher

Carnes

et al. 2023

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“…Healthcare providers who serve MSM populations should routinely assess mpox exposure risk and offer vaccination to those who have been exposed to mpox or at high risk of mpox exposure 11 . Local health departments can also partner with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer community-based organizations to organize community-based mpox vaccination events 12 . These community-based vaccination events may provide an opportunity to offer vaccination to MSM in a culturally competent and stigma-free environment, especially for MSM who may not have access to or are unable to go to vaccination sites, and have successfully increased vaccine uptake among MSM, particularly those disproportionately affected by mpox 12 .…”

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“…Local health departments can also partner with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer community-based organizations to organize community-based mpox vaccination events 12 . These community-based vaccination events may provide an opportunity to offer vaccination to MSM in a culturally competent and stigma-free environment, especially for MSM who may not have access to or are unable to go to vaccination sites, and have successfully increased vaccine uptake among MSM, particularly those disproportionately affected by mpox 12 . Increasing vaccination uptake is essential to preventing mpox transmission, improving MSM sexual health, and averting a future mpox outbreak.…”

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Characteristics of Mpox Vaccine Recipients Among a Sample of Men Who Have Sex With Men With Presumed Exposure to Mpox

Abara¹,

Sullivan

Carpino

et al. 2023

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Mpox vaccination is recommended for persons exposed to or at risk for mpox. Approximately 25% of an online sample of men who have sex with men (MSM) with presumed mpox exposure were vaccinated (≥1 dose). Vaccination was higher among younger MSM, MSM concerned about mpox, or MSM reporting sexual risk behaviors. Incorporating mpox vaccination into routine sexual health care and increasing 2-dose vaccination uptake is essential to preventing mpox acquisition, improving MSM sexual health, and averting future mpox outbreaks.

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“…Declining mpox cases have likely been bolstered by community-led responses to the outbreak and targeted prevention messaging through federal-state partnerships and community-based organizations. These efforts have included events focused on mpox testing and prevention and the initiation of a vaccine equity pilot program to reach populations most affected by vaccine disparities, including non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic MSM 6–8 …”

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“…These efforts have included events focused on mpox testing and prevention and the initiation of a vaccine equity pilot program to reach populations most affected by vaccine disparities, including non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic MSM. [6][7][8] As a result of these interventions, affected groups have reported changing their sexual behaviors or activities to reduce their risk of mpox exposure. 9 In a recent survey of US MSM conducted near the peak of the outbreak, about 50% of those with sexual behaviors associated with mpox transmission reported reductions in 1-time sexual encounters, number of sex partners, sex with someone met via a dating app or at a sex venue, attendance at sex venues or events, and group sex.…”

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Modifications to Sexual Behaviors Associated With Mpox (Monkeypox) Virus Transmission Among Persons Presenting for mpox Vaccination, Washington, DC, August–October, 2022

Copen,

Delaney,

Agnew-Brune

et al. 2023

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Background Over 30,000 mpox cases were reported during the 2022 mpox outbreak with many cases occurring among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM). Decreases in U.S. mpox cases were likely accelerated by a combination of vaccination and modifications to sexual behaviors associated with mpox virus transmission. We assessed reports of sexual behavior change among participants receiving mpox vaccination in Washington, D.C. Methods During August–October 2022, 711 adults aged ≥18 years receiving mpox vaccination at two public health clinics in Washington, D.C. completed a self-administered questionnaire that asked whether sexual behaviors changed since learning about mpox. We calculated the frequency and percentages of participants reporting an increase, decrease or no change in four of these behaviors by demographic, clinical, and behavioral characteristics with 95% confidence intervals. Results Overall, between 46%–61% of participants reported a decrease in sexual behaviors associated with mpox virus transmission, 39%–54% reported no change in these behaviors, and < 1% reported an increase. Approximately 61% reported decreases in one-time sexual encounters (95% CI: 56.8%–64.7%), 54.3% reduced numbers of sex partners (95%CI: 50.4%–58.0%), 53.4% decreased sex via a dating app or sex venue (95%CI: 49.7%–58.0%) and 45.6% reported less group sex (95% CI: 40.4%–50.9%). Reported decreases in these behaviors were higher for MSM than women; in non-Hispanic Black than non-Hispanic White participants; and in participants with HIV than participants without HIV. Conclusions Most participants receiving mpox vaccination reported decreasing sexual behaviors associated with mpox virus transmission, including groups disproportionately affected by the outbreak.

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Characteristics of JYNNEOS Vaccine Recipients Before and During a Large Multiday LGBTQIA+ Festival — Louisiana, August 9–September 5, 2022

Cited by 12 publications

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Modelling the impact of vaccination and sexual behavior change on reported cases of mpox in Washington D.C

Modelling the impact of vaccination and sexual behavior change on reported cases of mpox in Washington D.C

Characteristics of Mpox Vaccine Recipients Among a Sample of Men Who Have Sex With Men With Presumed Exposure to Mpox

Modifications to Sexual Behaviors Associated With Mpox (Monkeypox) Virus Transmission Among Persons Presenting for mpox Vaccination, Washington, DC, August–October, 2022

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