Vaccinations are now available for people at high-risk of contracting mpox (monkeypox).
Mpox (monkeypox) is a disease caused by infection with the Mpox virus. It does not easily spread between people, as it usually requires prolonged physical or intimate (skin-to-skin) contact with an infectious person.
Monash Health’s South East Public Health Unit is continuing to work with health partners in the south east of Melbourne to deliver free vaccinations to people at high-risk of contracting mpox (monkeypox).
Mobile/pop-up vaccination clinics
Access Health
Where
31 Grey Street,
St Kilda
When
Monday 19 December 2022
11am – 3pm
More information
Pop-in, no booking required.
Glen Eira General Practice Respiratory Clinic
Where
89-91 Murrumbeena Rd,
Murrumbeena
When
Tuesday 13 December 2022
12pm – 4pm
More information
Pop-in, no booking required.
Dandenong Palm Plaza
Where
Palm Plaza Dandenong,
McCrae Street Dandenong
(near the Dandenong market)
When
- Tuesday 7 February, 10am – 4pm
- Saturday 11 February, 2pm – 6pm
More information
Monash University
Where
University Health Services,
Room G65 (Located in Campus Centre)
When
- Thursday 9 February, 10am – 4pm
- Tuesday 14 February, 10am – 4pm
- Thursday 16 February, 10am – 4pm
More information
Victorian Pride Centre
Where
79/81 Fitzroy St,
St Kilda
The mpox (monkeypox) vaccination clinic will be in the Monash Health Gender Clinic on Level 3.
When
- Saturday 4 February, 12pm – 4pm
- Sunday 5 February, 10am – 4pm
More information
Vaccination sites
Prahran Town Hall – Star Health
Where
180 Greville Street, Prahran
When
- Tuesday, 10am – 4pm
- Thursday, 12.30pm – 6.30pm
- Saturday, 10am – 4pm
Clinic booking information
Pop-in, no booking required.
Monash Health Immunisation
Where
Suite 1, Jessie Macpherson
246 Clayton Road, Clayton
When
Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 3.45pm
Clinic booking information
Open for referrals
Please send referrals to immunisation@monashhealth.org.
Mediclinic Clayton
Where
Unit 25, 14-26 Audsley Street
Clayton South
When
Mondays ONLY, 12pm – 5pm
Clinic booking information
Click here to book online or call (03) 9544 1555
Medicare required for bulk billing or fees will apply
Cranbourne West Medical Centre
Where
Cranbourne West Shopping Centre
Shop S15, 19 Strathlea Drive
Cranbourne West
When
Wednesdays ONLY, 9am – 4pm
Clinic booking information
Click here to book online or call (03) 7017 5932
Medicare required for bulk billing or fees will apply
Alfred Health Vaccination Clinic
Where
The Alfred
541 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
(At the side of The Alfred’s Commercial Road campus)
When
- Wednesday – AM only
- Friday – AM only
Clinic booking information
Open for referrals
Appointment required:
specialistimmunisationservice@alfred.org.au
Peninsula Health Clinic
Where
Frankston Hospital
Hastings Road, Frankston
When
Appointment required:
CovidTherapy@phcn.vic.gov.au
Clinic booking information
Open for referrals
Appointment required:
CovidTherapy@phcn.vic.gov.au
Important information
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to get vaccinated?Â
You will need a current Medicare card or IHI number, and the vaccine doses will be recorded on the Australian Immunisation Register. If you require further information about the IHI (Individual Healthcare Identifier) number, please click here.
Who is eligible for vaccination?
Vaccination access is limited to people who meet any of the following eligibility criteria:
- Gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) at increased risk of mpox (monkeypox) infection. Including:
- Those living with HIV.
- A recent history of multiple sexual partners, participating in group sex, or attending sex on premises venues.
- Other proxy markers, such as recent sexually transmitted infection or those being advised to take HIV PrEP due to number of sexual partners. Whilst many people prescribed HIV PrEP are monogamous with a HIV positive partner, this category can also capture those with multiple partners who are at high risk.
- Recommendation from other service providers, such as sexual health clinics.
- Sex workers, particularly those whose clients are in high-risk categories listed above.
- Anyone in the above high-risk categories who is planning travel to a country experiencing a significant outbreak, with vaccination recommended 4-6 weeks prior to departure.
- Anyone at greater risk of a poor clinical outcome from mpox (monkeypox) infection, such as individuals with immunocompromise.
How can my organisation host a pop-up vaccination?
Monash Health is operating a mobile vaccination service. If you would like the team to attend a site or event, please email communityengagement@monashhealth.org and include site details, parking options, and information to help us understand the community’s needs.