A vaccination that helps protect against mpox (formerly known as monkeypox), currently targeted at higher-risk groups per current guidance.

Key benefits:

• Helps protect eligible, higher-risk individuals against mpox
• Confidential, non-judgemental consultation
• Convenient local access where eligible

This service may be suitable if you:

• Meet current health department eligibility criteria for mpox vaccination

Eligibility is currently limited to specific higher-risk groups under current guidance.

Mpox vaccination eligibility is currently limited to specific higher-risk groups under current health department guidance, and this may change over time — your pharmacist can confirm what applies to you confidentially. 

Common side effects include soreness at the injection site. 

Ask your pharmacist for the relevant Consumer Medicines Information (CMI) for full details.

Before Your Vaccination

Be prepared to discuss:

• Whether you meet currenteligibility criteria for this vaccine
• Any previous mpox vaccinationor infection
• Any current health conditionsor medicines

During Your Vaccination

Your pharmacist will confirm your eligibility confidentially, sincethis vaccine is currently limited to specific higher-risk groups under currentguidance.

If eligible, you’ll then receive the injection, with a briefmonitoring period afterward.

Who is currently eligible?

Eligibility is set by current health department guidance - Example Pharmacy 3 can confirm.

Who is currently eligible for the mpox vaccine?

Eligibility is set by current health department guidance and generally covers specific higher-risk groups - your pharmacist can confirm whether you qualify.

Is my visit confidential?

Yes, all consultations are treated confidentially.