Mpox immunisation providers
Two doses of mpox vaccine, given at least 28 days apart, are required for optimal protection. If you have not had a second dose, get it now. No Medicare card is required.
Contact your local GP, community pharmacy or local council to see if they offer the mpox vaccine.
Please note while the mpox vaccine is free, the consultation may not be. Ask the provider about any consultation-related fees and vaccine availability.
Who can get the mpox vaccine
In Victoria, the mpox vaccine (JYNNEOS® vaccine) is available free-of-charge for eligible people who meet at least one of the following criteria:
- 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
- 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
- health care and humanitarian workers at risk of occupational exposure to patients with mpox, especially workers who will be caring for patients in a country where Clade I transmission is occurring
- prior to travel for any individual (regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity) who may undertake sexual risk activities in countries with transmission of Clade I mpox.
Sexual health clinics
Reviewed on: 04-07-2025