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Mpox Vaccination

Mpox Vaccine FAQ

SHOULD I GET VACCINATED?

The current mpox outbreak has affected some populations more than others. While anyone can contract mpox, the JYNNEOS vaccine is currently recommended for people who meet at least one of the following:

  • Gay, bisexual, or other men who has sex with men or transgender, nonbinary, or gender-diverse persons who in the past 6 months have had any of the following:
    • A new diagnosis of one or more sexually transmitted diseases (e.g., chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis)
    • More than one sex partner
  • People who in the past 6 months have had one (or more) of the following:
    • Sex at a commercial sex venue
    • Sex in association with a large commercial event
  • People whose partners meet any of the criteria above
  • People who anticipate experiencing any of the criteria above
  • People who know or suspect that they have been exposed to mpox in the last 14 days
     

Vaccination is highly recommended for people who are at risk for mpox and are living with HIV or have a condition that weakens the immune system.

Getting vaccinated after a recent exposure may reduce the chance of you getting mpox, and it can reduce symptoms if you do get it. Vaccination is not recommended for people with current mpox symptoms or people who have already had mpox. If you have already had mpox, then you likely have protection against another infection.

People need to get both doses of the vaccine for the best protection against mpox.

 

WHERE CAN I GET VACCINATED?

The JYNNEOS vaccine for mpox is available by appointment at the clinics listed below. You can also contact your healthcare provider or pharmacy to find out if they offer the JYNNEOS vaccine.

Clinic Name Location Phone Clinic Hours
Anchor Health Initiative Hamden 2200 Whitney Ave, Ste 290, Hamden, CT 06518 203-903-8308  https://anchorhealthct.org/locations-hours/
Anchor Health Initiative Stamford 30 Myano Lane, Ste 16, Stamford, CT 06902
 203-903-8308 https://anchorhealthct.org/locations-hours/ 

Circle Care Center

 618 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850 203-852-9525 https://www.circlecarecenter.org/contact-us
Community Health and Wellness Center
 469 Migeon Ave, Torrington Ct 06790 860-489-0931 https://www.chwctorr.org/torringtonhours.html
Community Health Center of Danbury
 8 Delay Street, Danbury, CT 06810
 203-797-8330 https://www.chc1.com/locations/danbury/
Community Health Center of Enfield
 5 N Main Street, Enfield, CT 06082 860-253-9024 https://www.chc1.com/locations/enfield/
Community Health Center of Middletown
 675 Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457 860-347-6971 https://www.chc1.com/locations/middletown/
Community Health Center of New London
 5 Shaw’s Cove, New London, CT 06320 860-447-8304 https://www.chc1.com/locations/new-london/
Community Health Center of Stamford
 22 Fifth Street, Stamford, CT 06905 203-969-0802 https://www.chc1.com/locations/stamford-franklin-street/
Community Health Center of Waterbury
 51 NORTH ELM, WATERBURY, 
CT 06702		 203-574-4000   https://www.chc1.com/locations/waterbury/
Cornell Scott Hill Health Center
 428 Columbus Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519
 203-503-3000 https://www.cornellscott.org/428-columbus-avenue
Fair Haven Community Health Care
 374 Grand Avenue, New Haven, CT 06513 203-777-7411 https://fhchc.org/locations/fair-haven-community-health-care/

Hartford Hospital Community Care Center

 132 Jefferson Street, Hartford, CT 06106  860-972-9300 https://hartfordhealthcaremedicalgroup.org/locations/primary-care/hartford/132-jefferson-street
Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective
 1841 Broad Street, Hartford, CT 06114 860-278-4163 https://hglhc.org/
Healthcare Advocates International 2595 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06615 203-345-0404 https://www.hcaillc.com/contact-us/ 
New Haven Health Department- Health and Wellness Center 424 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06511

203-946-8181

 https://nhvhealth.org/vaccines-immunizations/
Southwest Community Healthcare Center 46 Albion Street, Bridgeport, CT 06605  203-330-6000 https://www.swchc.org/locations/46-albion-street/
Yale Center for Infectious Diseases  200 Orchard Street, Suite 204, New Haven CT 06511 203-200-6899 https://www.ynhhs.org/locations/new-haven-200-orchard-street-floor-2

 

WHERE CAN I FIND MY VACCINE RECORD?

Immunizations records in CT WiZ include mpox vaccine for individuals who received their vaccine in Connecticut. Instructions on accessing immunizations records can be found here.

 

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