Mpox Information

THE MPOX VACCINE

Immunization is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and your community from mpox.

In West Virginia, the following residents may be eligible* for vaccination:

• Gay, bisexual, or other men who have sex with men, and/or transgender, gender non-conforming, or gender non-binary people who in the past 6 months have had: a new diagnosis of sexually transmitted disease or more than one sex partner

• People who have engaged in the following in the past 6 months: sex at a commercial sex venue or sex in association with a large public event in an area where mpox transmission is occurring

• Sexual partners of people with the above risks

• People who anticipate experiencing the above risk

*Expanded eligibility will be based on availability of vaccine. Access the vaccine by contacting your Local health department 304-587-4269

For the most up to date WV State guidance and education on Mpox, please following this link.