(Boston Orange編譯)波士頓公共衛生委員會（Boston Public Health Commission, BPHC）與麻州公共衛生廳（MDPH）因應麻州及全美Ｍ痘（Mpox，舊稱猴痘）病例上升，宣佈將歷史性的在2026年6月1日的同志大遊行（Pride）中，提供Mpox疫苗接種服務，以保護高風險群體並遏止病毒傳播。
這項接種計畫由波士頓公共衛生委員會與市長性別少數群體發展辦公室（Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement, MOLA）聯合主辦，在市中心辦公大樓設置臨時接種站。Mpox疫苗共需接種兩劑，間隔28天，第二劑接種兩週後發揮最大防護效力。此外，麻州多間醫療中心如麻省總醫院（Mass General Hospital）、波士頓醫療中心（Boston Medical Center）、芬威醫療中心（Fenway Health）及指定藥局亦常態性提供接種。
臨床數據顯示，疫苗預防發病的有效率達80%，且能顯著減輕感染後的重症與症狀，已完成兩劑接種者無需施打加強針。目前波士頓公共衛生局評估該疫情尚未構成廣泛的公共衛生威脅。病毒主要透過與感染者的病灶、痂皮或體液進行親密且直接的接觸傳播，或透過接觸受污染的衣物與床單感染，大眾在擁擠交通工具或商店中的日常偶發性接觸並不會導致傳播。
波士頓公共衛生委員會、市長性別少數群體發展辦公室執行主任Jullieanne Lee及芬威醫療中心醫療長Will Giordano-Perez都公開呼籲，男男性行為者等高風險群體應儘速接種。衛生局長奧吉庫圖（Bisola Ojikutu）提醒，無論是否接種疫苗，若出現發燒、頭痛、肌肉痠痛、淋巴結腫大、極度疲憊，以及呈現丘疹、水泡或結痂的疼痛搔癢皮疹等症狀，應立即就醫並避免與人畜接觸。
BOSTON PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION ENCOURAGES MPOX VACCINATIONS IN LIGHT OF UPTICK IN CASES NATIONALLY AND IN BOSTON
For the first time, mpox vaccinations will be offered at the Pride flag raising on June 1
BOSTON – Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) and partners at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health are monitoring an uptick in mpox cases in Boston and are encouraging at-risk individuals to get vaccinated. There is no widespread public health threat from mpox at this time, but at-risk residents, including gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men are encouraged to protect themselves and their communities by getting vaccinated. The mpox vaccine is two doses given 28 days apart. It is extremely effective in preventing severe illness from mpox and is the best tool to stop the spread of disease. For more information about mpox and how to protect yourself and others, visit boston.gov/mpox.
This year, BPHC and the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement (MOLA) are partnering together to offer mpox vaccinations at the Pride flag raising at City Hall on June 1, 2026 on the 3rd Floor Mezzanine from 1:00-4:00pm. Additional clinics will be hosted with City partners throughout the summer; dates will be available at boston.gov/vaccine as they are scheduled.
Mpox vaccinations are also currently available at Mass General Hospital, Boston Medical Center, and Fenway Health. Recently, numerous pharmacies in Boston have also begun administering mpox vaccine. A full list of vaccination locations is available here.
“Boston’s diverse LGBTQIA2S+ community is part of what makes our city great, and as we prepare to celebrate Pride month, I’m proud that we are offering services to keep everyone safe and healthy. The best way individuals can protect themselves from mpox is by getting vaccinated and avoiding physical and sexual contact with anyone who has a new rash or sores,” said Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, Commissioner of Public Health for the City of Boston. “While we are monitoring cases in Boston, residents should rest assured that there is no widespread public health threat at this time.”
“At the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement, we are proud to partner with the Boston Public Health Commission to ensure our communities have access to accurate information and affirming care,” said Jullieanne Lee, Executive Director. “Offering mpox vaccinations at our Pride Kick Off celebration on June 1st at City Hall Plaza is about meeting people where they are and making it easier to take care of ourselves and each other. We encourage our community to consider getting vaccinated and to stay informed so we can keep our communities healthy, safe, and connected.”
"As we celebrate Pride, our time of visibility, resilience, and joy, getting vaccinated against mpox is one more way we show up for each other,” said Dr. Will Giordano-Perez, Fenway's Chief Medical Officer. “Taking this step means we protect the health of our chosen family and keep Pride a safe celebration for all."
The Mpox vaccine is safe and proven to be most effective two weeks after the second dose is administered. The vaccine is 80% effective at preventing illness and highly effective in lessening symptoms. Residents who have already received both doses do not need a booster. If someone believes they have Mpox, they should seek medical attention immediately and avoid contact with others and pets. Symptoms include:
Painful, itchy rash that presents as pimples, blisters, or scabs
Fever
Headache
Muscle aches
Exhaustion
Swollen lymph nodes
Regardless of vaccination status, individuals with mpox symptoms should abstain from sexual activity and see a doctor. mpox spreads through close, direct contact with an infected person's skin lesions, scabs, or body fluids. It can also spread through extensive contact with surfaces or materials such as clothing or bed linens. Mpox does not spread through incidental contact like brushing up against someone on a crowded train car, or shopping in the same store.
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