MPV Resources
​The City of Chicago maintains a MonkeyPox Virus webpage that can be used to find vaccination providers near your location.
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Be aware of scams
If anyone asks you to pay for access to an MPV vaccine, you can bet it’s a scam. Don’t share your personal or financial information if someone calls, texts, or emails you promising access to a vaccine for an extra fee.
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Testing for Monkeypox​​​
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has compiled a list of testing sites throughout the state.
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The City of Chicago has compiled resources for testing options in the city including community health centers, pharmacies, community-based testing, and more.
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Accessing Healthcare
If you have insurance and believe you need non-emergency medical services, you can contact your insurance carrier to help locate care or to use a telemedicine service like Teledoc. If you have misplaced your insurance card, your employer’s benefits manager (usually human resources department) can provide you with the contact information.
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Uninsured and low / no-income residents who need non-emergency medical services should locate their nearest community health center (CHC) at findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov. CHCs receive funding from the federal government that allows them to charge each patient on a sliding scale fee based on the patient’s income and ability to pay.
For a full list of community-based testing sites in the State of Illinois, visit the Illinois Department of Public Health’s website here.
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