Mpox vaccinations
Related topics: Immunization Mpox Public Health
A complete series of two doses of vaccine is recommended for stronger and longer-lasting protection against mpox infection. First and second dose Imvamune vaccine appointments to protect against monkeypox are now available at select pharmacies and community clinics.
What to expect
Imvamune, the vaccine used for the prevention of mpox is approved as a TWO-DOSE series by Health Canada. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommends a complete vaccine series of two doses for stronger and longer-lasting protection against mpox infection. The vaccine is not recommended or available (free or private pay) to the general public, including individuals who are travelling if they do not meet current vaccine eligibility criteria.
People who received a first dose at least 28 days ago can now book an appointment for a second dose.
Book an appointment - pharmacies
Shoppers Drug Mart
1125 Davie St, Vancouver
Drop-ins available
Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tel: (604) 669-2424
Davie Pharmacy
1232 Davie St, Vancouver
Clinic hours
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Book online
www.daviepharmacy.ca/mpox
360Care (YPS) Denman Pharmacy
683 Denman St, Vancouver
Drop-Ins available
Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Please phone ahead for vaccine availability
(604) 683-6933
Book an appointment - community clinics
Vaccine appointments can also be made at VCH community clinics by booking online or calling the following locations:
North Shore
Central Community Health Centre
5th floor, 132 West Esplanade, North Vancouver
(604) 983-6811 (nurse on-call)
Richmond
Gilwest Clinic
7000 Westminster Highway, Richmond
(604) 244-5118
Vancouver
Robert & Lily Lee Family Community Health Centre
1669 E Broadway, First Floor, Vancouver
(604) 675-3980
Sunshine Coast
Gibsons Health Unit
821 Gibsons Way, Gibsons
(604) 984-5070
Pender Harbour and District Health Centre
5066 Francis Peninsula Road, Madeira Park
(604) 883-2764
Sechelt Health Unit
5571 Inlet Avenue, Sechelt
(604) 885-5164
qathet
qathet Health Unit
Third floor, 5000 Joyce Ave, Powell River
(604) 485-3310
Sea To Sky
Pemberton Health Centre
1403 Portage Road, Pemberton
(604) 894-6939
Squamish Community Health Centre
1140 Hunter Place, Squamish
(604) 892-2293
Whistler Health Care Centre
4380 Lorimer Road, Whistler
(604) 932-3202
Bella Coola
Bella Coola Health Unit
1025 Elcho Street, Bella Coola
(250) 799-5722
Book an appointment - outside the VCH region
To book an appointment in the Fraser Health region, call their central booking line to schedule an appointment at select health units. Visit Fraser Health to learn more.
Eligibility
Two-spirit people, transgender people, or cisgender males who also self-identify as belonging to the gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men community
And at least 1 of the following:
- Have had sex with more than one partner;
- Have had sex with a partner who has more than one partner;
- Have had casual sex (e.g. cruising);
- Engage in sex work either as a worker or a client.
If you are eligible for Imvamune, you are also eligible to receive HPV (up to 26 years of age), Hepatitis A, and Hepatitis B vaccines at no charge. Book an appointment for these vaccines at least 14 days after you have received Imvamune.
The vaccine is not recommended or available to the general public, including individuals who are travelling if they do not meet current vaccine eligibility criteria.