Monkeypox vaccine is now available in our medical centre. The mpox vaccine (JYNNEOS® vaccine) is available free-of-charge for eligible people.
Eligibility criteria
Post-exposure preventative vaccination (PEPV) preferably in 4 days, in accordance with clinical guidance from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) for:
- High-risk contacts of mpox cases
- Attendees of SOPVs and public or private events (particularly where sexual or intimate contact may occur) in areas where local transmission of mpox is occurring.
Eligible people for primary preventative vaccination (PPV) include:
- Sexually active gay, bisexual or other men who have sex with men.
- Sexually active transgender and gender diverse people, if at risk of mpox exposure.
- Sex workers, particularly those whose clients are at risk of mpox exposure.
- Sexual partners (including anonymous or intimate contacts) of the above groups.
- Sex-on-premises venue staff and attendees.
- People living with HIV, if at risk of mpox exposure, and their partners.
- Laboratory personnel working with orthopoxviruses.
- Vaccination may also be considered for healthcare workers at risk of exposure to patients with mpox, based on local risk assessments. This may include primary care, sexual health clinics, hospital staff and others.
Two doses of the vaccine are required for optimal protection and are provided subcutaneously 28 days apart. The mpox vaccine takes approximately 14 days before it is effective.