Some people who have been recently exposed to mpox, or are at high risk for exposure, should get a vaccine called
Jynneos. The FDA has fully approved this vaccine. Colorado currently has a limited supply of the vaccine from the federal government.
Getting vaccinated lowers your chance of getting mpox if you may have been exposed. The sooner an exposed person gets the vaccine, the better. The vaccine can also reduce the severity of your symptoms if you do get sick later on. People who already have symptoms of mpox (fever, rash, etc.) should not get vaccinated.
Due to the limited availability of the Jynneos vaccine, Routt County Public Health is asking you to fill out this screening form and as vaccine is available to us at Routt County Public Health we will contact those who qualify under the current CDPHE vaccination qualification guidelines. The criteria for vaccination is listed below. You should also consult your healthcare provider as well to ensure that vaccination is right for you.
Those who currently qualify for vaccination are:
- Anyone (any sexual orientation or gender identity) who has had close physical contact with someone who has mpox in the last 14 days.
- Anyone (any sexual orientation or gender identity) who:
- Has had multiple sexual partners in the last 14 days, or
- Has had sexual partners they did not previously know in the last 14 days, or
- Has had close physical contact with other people in a venue where anonymous or group sex may occur in the last 14 days, or
- Was diagnosed with gonorrhea or syphilis in the past three months, or
- Already uses or is eligible for HIV PrEP (medication to prevent HIV, e.g. Truvada or Descovy or Apretude), or
- Engages in commercial and/or transactional sex (e.g. sex in exchange for money, shelter, food, and other goods or needs).
- Anyone (any sexual orientation or gender identity) identified by public health as a known high-risk contact of someone who has mpox.
