MPOX

Durham Region Health Department continues to recommend and offer MPOX vaccination for all eligible individuals.

• Receiving two doses of Imvamune® offers the best protection against MPOX.
• The second dose of Imvamune® vaccine should be given at least 28 days after the first dose.
• Residents who are travelling in the near future are also encouraged to get vaccinated before leaving. The vaccine becomes most effective after two weeks.

You are eligible for Imvamune® if you are 18 years and older and are:

1. Two-spirit, non-binary, transgender cisgender, intersex, or gender-queer individuals who self-identify or have sexual partners who self-identify as belonging to the gay, bisexual, pansexual and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM) community AND at least one of the following:
• Had a confirmed sexually transmitted infection within the last year.
• Have or are planning to have two or more sexual partners or are in a relationship where at least one of the partners may have other sexual partners.
• Have attended venues for sexual contact (e.g., bathhouses, sex clubs) recently or may be planning to, or who work/volunteer in these settings.
• Have had anonymous sex (e.g., using hookup apps recently or may be planning to).
• Are a sexual contact of an individual who engages in sex work.
  
  
2. Self-identifying as engaging in sex work or are planning to.