Mpox Vaccination Basics
- Bavarian Nordic, manufacturer of JYNNEOS, has told the U.S. government it plans to put the vaccine on the commercial market around April 1, 2024.
- Federal agencies are working with Bavarian Nordic to ensure that people will continue to have broad access to this vaccine, including people who are uninsured and underinsured. HHS Mpox Vaccine Operational Planning Guide
- Mpox vaccination webpages are being updated to reflect commercialization of JYNNEOS.
Read more about the vaccine, how it’s given, side effects, and where to get it at Mpox Vaccine Recommendations.
Get the vaccine if you
- Are a gay, bisexual, or other same-gender loving man who has sex with men or are transgender, gender non-binary, or gender-diverse.
- Have had sexual or intimate contact with someone who may have mpox. Get vaccinated as soon as possible after exposure, regardless of your sexual or gender identity.
AND if you, in the last 6 months, have had or expect to have
- One or more sexually transmitted infections
- Sexual or intimate contact with a person who is at risk of mpox
- Anonymous sexual or intimate contact, or more than one sexual partner
Get both doses of the vaccine unless
You had a severe allergic reaction (such as anaphylaxis) after getting your first dose of the JYNNEOS vaccine.
Mpox vaccines are free of cost and effective at protecting you from mpox.
Two doses provide the best protection. Get dose 1, wait 4 weeks, and then get dose 2. You will have maximum protection two weeks after your second dose.
Read more about the vaccine, how it’s given, side effects, and where to get it at Mpox Vaccine Recommendations.