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Mpox Vaccine

The Connecticut State Department of Public Health has provided CHC with a limited number of doses of the JYNNEOS vaccine for Mpox. Per the State of Connecticut, CHC can administer the Mpox vaccine to high-risk individuals at our sites in Clinton, Danbury, Enfield, Middletown, New London, Stamford (Fifth St.) and Waterbury.

Important Information About the Mpox Vaccine

A Statement About Mpox Vaccine Distribution

Who can receive a Mpox vaccine at a CHC main site?
Individuals identified as high-risk by the State of Connecticut.

Who is considered high-risk per the State of Connecticut?
Patients who live in CT (including persons stationed and resident students/trainees at colleges/universities/vocational programs in CT) AND

  • People who engage in sex with multiple partners, anonymous partners, or participate in group sex; OR
  • People whose partners engage in sex with multiple partners, anonymous partners, or participate in group sex; OR
  • People who engage in transactional sex (including sex in exchange for money, food, shelter or other goods); OR
  • People who know or suspect that they have been exposed to mpox in the last 14 days; OR
  • Anyone else who considers themselves to be at risk for mpox through sex or other intimate contact.

Visit https://portal.ct.gov/dph/epidemiology-and-emerging-infections/ct-monkeypox for more information on the state mandated eligibility.

Are non-CHC patients eligible?
Yes, if deemed eligible per screening questions.

What locations can administer the Mpox vaccine per the State of Connecticut?
Clinton, Danbury, Enfield, Middletown, New London, Stamford (Fifth St.) and Waterbury.

How can I schedule an appointment?
If you are high risk, you should call CHC to schedule an appointment. Give us a call at 860-347-6971.

Learn more about Mpox from the CDC

Get the Mpox vaccine!