San Francisco General Hospital Founded in 1915 1001 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110 Phone: (628) 206-8000

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Monkey Pox Vaccination - 2022.08.19

I was one of the first in line for the Monkey Pox Vaccination at the San Francisco General Hospital. I arrived at 7:30 a.m. and had to fill out a form and wait until the doors opened at 8:00 a.m. I am glad I got there early even though I had to wait almost 20 minutes because by the time it was close to 8:00 a.m. there were over 60 people in line! The hospital workers were very pleasant and helpful. I was on their data base as I have done numerous research projects there. Once the door opened there were at least six vaccination stations open.

They did inform me if one wants a second vaccination after 298 days, one must have your doctor sign a form indicating you have an immune deficiency. I'm not sure how one gets the second vaccination but from what I heard, if there is a shortage of the vaccine, only people who have an immune deficiancy will be given the next dose when available!