Jynneos vaccines are available at El Paso County Public Health Immunization Clinic at the Citizen Service Center, by appointment Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
There are no longer specific eligibility requirements to get a vaccination for mpox — anyone who thinks they may be at risk of exposure can get vaccinated. Public Health recommends vaccination for people who may be at higher risk based on data from recent outbreaks.
People, age 18-plus, of any sexual orientation or gender should get vaccinated if:
- Anyone (any sexual orientation or gender identity) who has had close physical contact with someone who has mpox in the last 14 days.
- Anyone (any sexual orientation or gender identity) who:
- Has multiple or anonymous sexual partners, or
- Has close physical contact with other people in a venue where anonymous or group sex may occur, or
- Was diagnosed with gonorrhea or syphilis in the past six months, or
- Is living with HIV, or
- Already uses or is eligible for HIV PrEP (medication to prevent HIV, e.g. Truvada or Descovy or Apretude), or
- Engages in commercial and/or transactional sex (e.g. sex in exchange for money, shelter, food, and other goods or needs).
- Anyone (any sexual orientation or gender identity) identified by public health as a known high-risk contact of someone who has mpox.
- Anyone whose sexual partner identifies with any of the above scenarios.
- Anyone who meets these criteria should talk with a health care provider to determine whether vaccination is right for them.
Mpox can spread through close physical contact like hugging, kissing, and intimate activities like sex. Anyone who believes they have been in close contact with someone who has mpox in the last 14 days can also receive the vaccine. People can self-report if they are eligible for the vaccine, and do not need permission from a doctor. If you are unsure if you should receive the Jynneos vaccine for mpox, you can find more information at the CDPHE webpage: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/diseases-a-to-z/mpox.
Vaccination is free. You don’t need health insurance or ID to get vaccinated.
You should especially consider getting vaccinated if:
- Your partner(s) are showing symptoms of mpox, such as a rash or sores that may begin on the genital area or the face, including in the mouth, and then spread to other parts of the body.
- You met a recent partner(s) through online applications or social media platforms, or at clubs, raves, sex parties, saunas, or other large gatherings.
Note: People who currently have a fever, rash, or sores that may be due to mpox cannot get vaccinated. Instead, they should separate from others and contact a health care provider to get tested. Treatment may be an option.
More information about isolation can be found in the CDPHE Mpox FAQ: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/diseases-a-to-z/mpox-faq.