Mpox (Monkey Pox) Vaccination
Mpox (Monkey Pox) Vaccination Clinics
Smallpox vaccines can provide protection against mpox because the two viruses are closely related.
The Victorian Department of Health has secured supplies of a new vaccine against smallpox (JYNNEOS) which has fewer side effects than previous smallpox vaccines and can be safely used by all groups of people, including people aged over 18 years, who are immunocompromised and who have HIV.
Two doses of the vaccine are required for maximum protection, given at least 28 days apart. The vaccine is most effective two weeks after the second dose and gives an 80% protection against monkeypox. Mpox vaccines are free in Victoria, and you can be vaccinated without a Medicare card.
The vaccine does not transmit mpox or any other pox virus to other people.
NEPHU is partnering with local community health organisations to deliver mpox vaccinations in the north eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Each week we list new pop up sites as well as our ongoing sites. Clinics in the Western and South Eastern suburbs have also been listed.
Scroll down for mpox information and resources.
- No bookings - just come in.
- Confidential - clients can choose to have their mpox vaccination details uploaded to their immunisation record, or not. You can use an alias name if you prefer and can discuss having your vaccination administered on a less obvious location than the forearm. Just talk to your immunising nurse.
- No judgement - all clinics are judgement-free, safe spaces. Staff are welcoming of all and understand clients may prefer to remain anonymous.
North Eastern Suburbs
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EACH Building Ringwood |
20 Melbourne Street Ringwood |
Every Wednesday |
10:00am - 3:00pm |
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Headspace Knox |
Suite 3027 2 Capital City Blvd Wantirna South |
Every Thursday |
4:00pm – 8:00pm |
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Your Community Health Northcote |
42 Separation Street Northcote |
Thursday 30 March Thursday 6, 13, 20, 27 April Thursday 4, 11 May (last session) |
4:30pm – 7:00pm |
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DPV Health Broadmeadows Medical Centre |
42-48 Coleraine Street Broadmeadows To book call 1300 234 263 (select option 1) or online here |
Every Tuesday |
10:00am - 6:00pm |
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DPV Health Mill Park Medical Centre |
20 Civic Centre Drive Mill Park To book call 1300 234 263 (select option 1) or online here |
Every Wednesday |
10:00am - 6:00pm |
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| CoHealth Collingwood | 253 Hoddle Street Collingwood |
March 29 | 12:00pm - 8:00pm |
Western Suburbs - For more information, head to https://wphu.org.au/mpx/
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cohealth West Melbourne |
98 Abbotsford Street West Melbourne Walk in, no appointment necessary. |
Thursdays Saturdays |
12:00pm - 8:00pm 10:00am - 5:00pm |
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IPC Health & Deer Park Clinic |
106 Station Road Deer Park Walk in, no appointment necessary. |
Sundays (Until 9 July 2023) |
10:00am - 2:00pm |
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Kings Park Medical Centre |
40 Gourlay Road Hillside *Appointment only, book online here or call 03 9217 9400 |
Monday to Friday Saturday |
9:00am - 6:00pm 9:00am - 5:00pm |
South Eastern Suburbs - For more information, head to https://sephu.org/monkeypox/
Note - some clinics require an appointment, details are listed below.
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Location |
Address |
Date |
Time |
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Monash Health Immunisation |
Suite 1, Jessie Macpherson 246 Clayton Road, Clayton *Referral via email: |
Monday to Friday |
8:30am - 3:45pm |
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Mediclinic Clayton |
Unit 25, 14-26 Audsley Street Clayton South *Book online here or call (03) 9544 1555 Medicare required for bulk billing or fees will apply |
Mondays |
12:00pm - 5:00pm |
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Cranbourne West Medical Centre |
Cranbourne West Shopping Centre Shop S15, 19 Strathlea Drive, Cranbourne West *Book online here or call (03) 7017 5932 Medicare required for bulk billing or fees will apply |
Wednesdays |
9:00am - 4:00pm |
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Alfred Health Vaccination Clinic |
The Alfred 541 St Kilda Road, Melbourne (At the side of Alfred’s Commercial Road campus) *Appointment required - request via email: |
Wednesday Friday |
AM only AM only |
Further information and resources
Download our fact sheet on what to expect after your vaccination: MPX vaccination fact sheet Nov 2022
If you are distressed or in need of support, we have curated a list of LGBTQI+ counselling and support services: Monkeypox counselling and support services fact sheet
To find out more information about mpox, including information about the vaccine go to Thorne Harbour
Last updated: 27/3/2023
