Mpox immunisation providers
Free mpox vaccination is available for eligible Victorians. Contact your local GP, community pharmacy, sexual health clinic or local council and check if vaccines are in stock before booking or attending.
Please note that while the vaccine is free, consultation fees may apply so ask your immunisation provider about any costs you may be charged.
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.
For a limited time, participating community pharmacies across Victoria will offer free mpox vaccination without any out-of-pocket consultation fees. Contact your local pharmacy to check if this offer is available.
You can also get a free mpox vaccine at some Midsumma events, including Midsumma Carnival and Victoria’s Pride Street Party over summer. Bookings are available and walk-ins are welcome.
For more information visit Get your free mpox vaccination at Midsumma Festival 2026 – JOY .
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: 15-01-2026