Monkey Pox (Mpox)

 Important update - Monkey Pox (Mpox) Vaccination Eligibility 

As per the Western Australian Department of Health, the following people are recommended to be vaccinated against Mpox:

• All sexually active gay, bisexual or other men who have sex with men (including cis and trans)
• Sex workers, particularly those whose clients are at risk of Mpox exposure
• People living with HIV, if at risk of Mpox exposure
• Sexual partners of the people above
• Laboratory personnel working with orthopoxviruses
• Healthcare workers who are at risk for Mpox - For example, working at sexual health clinics and administering vaccinations to individuals requiring post exposure vaccination

Mpox vaccination is not currently recommended for travel unless one or more of the above eligibility criteria are met

Learn more:
Sexual health helpline:
9227 6178 (metro)
1800 198 205 (country)

healthywa.wa.gov.au/mpox