Mpox
Schedule an Mpox Vaccine Appointment
Rockland County Department of Health is offering mpox (Jynneos) vaccine during clinics to prevent the spread of mpox. Individuals who meet current New York State mpox vaccine criteria or who may meet the criteria in the future can schedule an mpox vaccine appointment by calling 845-364-3771 or emailing mpox@co.rockland.ny.us with your name and phone number. Once we receive your email, one of our staff members will call you to schedule an Jynneos vaccine appointment. Our phone numbers have an 845 area code.
Our mpox vaccine clinic hours are:
- Tuesday 1pm-4pm
- Thursday 1pm-4pm
Criteria
Currently, anyone who falls under the criteria below, or may fall into these criteria in the future, is recommended to receive the vaccine, in accordance with CDC and New York State guidance:
- Those with known or suspected exposure to someone with mpox.
- Those with a sex partner in the previous two weeks who was diagnosed with mpox.
- Those who identify as gay, bisexual, or other men who have sex with men, as well as transgender, nonbinary, or gender-diverse person who in the past six months has had any of the following:
- A new diagnosis of one or more STIs (e.g., chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis).
- More than one sex partner.
- Those who have had any of the following in the past six months:
- Sex at a commercial sex venue (e.g., sex club or bathhouse).
- Sex related to a large commercial event or in a geographic area (e.g., city or country) where mpox transmission is occurring.
- Those with a sex partner with any of the above risks.
- Those who anticipate experiencing any of the above scenarios.
- Persons living with HIV (PLWH) or other causes of immune suppression who had recent or anticipate future risk of mpox exposure from any of the above scenarios.
- Those who work in settings where they may be exposed to mpox:
- Those who work with orthopoxviruses in a laboratory.
- Those who are part of an orthopoxvirus and health care worker response team.
In addition to the above criteria, New York State recommends that those who fall under the criteria below also receive the vaccine:
- Those who engage in transactional sex.
- Those who have or anticipate attending private or public sex parties.
- Individuals who were previously diagnosed with mpox but have not already received the vaccine are also encouraged to get vaccinated.
If you previously completed the full two-dose vaccination series, there is no need to receive additional doses at this time.
Vaccination with Jynneos is free. You will not be asked about immigration status. Please bring a photo ID with you and, if you have one, an health insurance card to your appointment.
For more information about the Jynneos vaccine and mpox please explore the information below or email mpox@co.rockland.ny.us.
Important Information
- An outbreak of mpox is spreading across several countries that do not normally report mpox, including the United States. On November 28, 2022 the World Health Organization assigned mpox as a new preferred term for the monkeypox virus.
- The mpox virus is mostly spreading through close physical contact with someone who has mpox. At this time, the risk to the general population is low.
- The following groups should be extra watchful and reach out to their health care provider if they develop symptoms of mpox:
- People who have had contact with a person with confirmed or suspected mpox.
- Men who regularly have close or physical contact with other men, including men who meet partners through online websites, digital applications (“apps”), or at bars or parties.
- People who have traveled to areas where mpox cases have been reported including parts of Europe, western or central Africa, or other areas with confirmed cases of mpox during the month before their symptoms began.
- Vaccination is recommended for people who have been exposed to mpox and people who are at higher risk of being exposed to mpox. If you think you may have been exposed or believe you are at high risk and would like to get the vaccine, contact:
- Rockland County Department of Health: 845-364-3771 / 845-364-2992 / 845-364-2139 or email mpox@co.rockland.ny.us. If you email us, please provide us with your phone number and one of our staff members will give you a call to to schedule an mpox vaccine appointment. Our phone numbers have an 845 area code.
- Our current mpox vaccine clinic hours are 1pm-4pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays
- The Jacobs Family Pride Wellness Center of Montefiore Nyack Hospital may also be able to assist you in getting an mpox vaccine. To schedule an appointment call: 845-348-7284.
- If you have any symptoms of mpox, talk to your healthcare provider even if you do not think you had contact with someone who has mpox.