What are the general steps to prevent getting Mpox?
1 Avoid close, skin-to-skin contact with people who have a rash that looks like Mpox. 2 Avoid contact with objects and materials that a person with Mpox has used. 3 Wash your hands often.
Can I get other vaccines like Flu or COVID if I get a Mpox vaccine?
This time of year, a lot of people are juggling multiple vaccination priorities. With flu season fully upon us, and many in need of a COVID vaccines/boosters, how do those vaccinations impact your Jynneos vaccination? Flu Vaccine: You can get a flu vaccine the same day as your Jynneos vaccine, and we will also be […]
Is it really true that dogs and cats can get Mpox?
Mpox can spread between animals and people. It is possible that people who are infected can spread virus to animals through close contact, including petting, cuddling, hugging, kissing, licking, sharing sleeping areas, and sharing food. Infected people should not take care of their pets. Unexposed pets should be cared for by uninfected people in a […]
I heard Mpox is an STI, is that true?
Mpox can more accurately be described as “sexually transmissible.” In other words, sex is just one of the ways that Mpox can be spread. In the past, Mpox outbreaks have been linked to direct exposure to infected animals and animal products, with limited person-to-person spread. In the current Mpox outbreak, the virus is spreading primarily […]
Is Mpox similar to COVID?
While the outbreak is attracting headlines, there is little threat of a massive global pandemic – and no comparison to COVID-19. There are important differences that make Mpox a much less serious threat than COVID-19: These include: Unlike COVID-19, this virus doesn’t transmit human to human very efficiently and It’s also much easier prevent the […]
What is Mpox?
Mpox is a rare disease caused by infection with the Mpox virus. Mpox virus is part of the same family of viruses as variola virus, the virus that causes smallpox. Mpox symptoms are similar to smallpox symptoms, but milder, and Mpox is rarely fatal. Monkeypox is not related to chickenpox. Mpox was discovered in 1958 […]
How can I look up partner pharmacies near me?
You Kind Clinic Advocate can help you locate the partner pharmacy most convenient for you.
Why are you creating the Be Kind Pharmacy Program?
The goal of this program is specifically to generate the funds to care for and expand our services for the community.
Can I refill other medications, not prescribed by Kind Clinic and still get this benefit?
No, while we love your enthusiasm, only prescriptions from Kind Clinic and refilled at a partner pharmacy are eligible.
What is the source of the funding for this program?
There is a government program that created this program, called 340B. It was established nearly 30 years ago to help hospitals and clinics, like Kind Clinic, care for vulnerable or uninsured patients.
