Monkeypox Information

Important things to Know

While Monkeypox cases are on the rise, it is still relatively rare. Bristol Community College's health services are monitoring the latest on Monkeypox and will keep the college community informed. For questions regarding Monkeypox and Bristol Community College, contact Health Services at HealthServices@BristolCC.edu or 774.357.2232.

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Please see the following resources for up-to-date information from health experts on the virus and vaccinations: 

CDC guidance: https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/index.html

CDC on Institutions of Higher Education: https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/community/higher-education.html

Mass.gov site with vaccination locations: https://www.mass.gov/monkeypox

Johns Hopkins Medical: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/monkeypox

Monkeypox has been declared a public health emergency in the U.S.:
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/08/04/1115676160/white-house-declares-monkeypox-a-public-health-emergency monkey pox