Testing
You can get tested at local public health and commercial labs. Contact your healthcare provider and/or local public health department for more details.
Call Fresno County Public Health: 559-600-3200
Vaccination The clinic at BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center has JYNNEOS vaccines. We are located at 2201 Calaveras St. Fresno CA 93721. Please call ahead for availability at (559) 767- 1756
Mpox (monkeypox) is a viral infection and is part of the same family as the virus that causes smallpox. Learn the facts to keep the current risk of mpox low to the general public and help protect our community:
Currently, reported cases show that men who have sex with men experience the highest rate of mpox cases
Anyone can get mpox. This includes children and teenagers
COMMON MPOX SYMPTOMS
A skin rash that looks like pimples or blisters. This rash can cover all or parts of the body, including the inside of the mouth, palms of hands and feet, chest or near the genitals. Rash typically forms 1-4 days after flu-like symptoms appear
Fever and chills
Swollen lymph nodes
Lymph nodes are small pea-sized organs that fight infections. Swollen lymph nodes can be felt behind the ear, under the jaw, and in the underarm and groin areas
Muscle/body aches, headache, backache
Tiredness
If you have any skin rashes, get them tested with your provider right away!