Mpox vaccinations extended in London

The Mpox outbreak vaccination programme is due to stop at the end of this month; however, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has announced that vaccinations will be available beyond this date in London after 11 new cases were diagnosed over the past few weeks.

According to the government website, the majority of these cases were in unvaccinated individuals and three were in those who had only received one dose. The highest risk from mpox is currently in London, primarily in interconnected sexual networks of gay, bisexual, or other men who have sex with men. This is where the majority of cases have been detected so far this year. 

After the end of July, people who are regularly travelling to London or abroad to have sex and are eligible for the vaccine will be able to book a London-based appointment using the vaccine finder.

Those eligible for the vaccine include gay, bisexual or other men who have sex with men who have multiple sexual partners, participate in group sex or attend sex on premises venues. Staff who work in these premises are also eligible.