With the World Health Organization recently declaring Mpox a public health emergency, there may be concerns locally about the virus and more importantly, availability of the vaccination to prevent contraction of it.

Affinia Healthcare will offer the Mpox vaccinations at its partner location, Salvation Army Midtown, 2900 Washington Ave., on Thursdays 9-11:45 a.m., and Fridays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Mpox vaccinations available include pre-exposure prophylaxis or PrEP, a vaccination to prevent Mpox (formerly referred to as Monkeypox).

The Mpox vaccine (JYNNEOS) is available for adults, 18 years and over. It requires two doses separated by 4 weeks. Mpox PrEP is intended for people with the highest potential for exposure to Mpox. The vaccine remains available for post-exposure protection.

Anyone who meets any of the criteria below can get vaccinated for Mpox:

• Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men, transgender or nonbinary people who in the past 6 months have had
• A new diagnosis of one or more nationally reportable sexually transmitted diseases (i.e., acute HIV, chancroid, chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis)
• More than one sex partner
• People who have had any of the following in the past 6 months:
• Sex at a commercial sex venue
• Sex in association with a large public event in a geographic area where Mpox transmission is occurring
• Sexual partners of people with the above risks
• People who anticipate experiencing the above risks

Please bring your insurance card (if you have insurance) and a photo ID to your vaccine appointment. To schedule an appointment, please call 314.814.8700.

Vaccines are also available through the St. Louis County Department of Health. For more information, please visit the St. Louis County DOH website, stlouiscountymo.gov or call 314-615-0600.