Symptoms of mpox include sores (rash/lesions/ulcers), anal pain/anal bleeding, swollen lymph nodes, fever, chills, headache, sore throat, muscle aches, joint pain, and exhaustion.
If you’re at risk of mpox, the vaccine is available.
Mpox vaccines are mainly used to prevent mpox before exposure, but they can also be used after you have been exposed to prevent more severe symptoms.
More information on the JYNNEOS vaccine and prevention is available via the SAMESH website.
We recommend that you get your second dose of the vaccine. It doesn’t matter if your first dose was years ago.
Mpox is usually mild and will go away on its own, however it can be quite painful. A health professional can support your treatment.
Vaccination is also available for:
Why are cases of mpox being detected among gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men?
Learn more via the SAMESH website.
It is important that when we talk about mpox we avoid stigma. Like any infection, there is no shame in contracting mpox, and preventing its transmission is important. Stigmatising mpox is dangerous as it can prevent us from stopping the spread of mpox.
The vaccine for mpox is free, although depending on the clinic you may be charged for an appointment. While some vaccination sites may ask you to bring a Medicare card along to your appointment, mpox vaccines are available at no charge to everyone including those without a Medicare card.
Mpox vaccinations are free for everyone at SHINE SA.
The Australian STI Guidelines provide more information on mpox, visit: Australian STI Guidelines on Mpox
ASHM Mpox Decision Making Tool: Decision Making In Mpox by ASHM Health
Vaccine advice: Immunisation Handbook
This page was updated 18 June 2024.
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