Monkeypox

Monkeypox is a rare illness caused by infection with the monkeypox virus (MPV).

Monkeypox (MPV) is spread from person to person through close physical contact, and anyone who has close physical contact with someone who has monkeypox is at risk. To learn more about how monkeypox (MPV) is spread, visit here.

Monkeypox Vaccine

The monkeypox vaccine is now available at EBNHC by appointment only to those who meet eligibility criteria.

Please call 617-568-4500 to schedule your appointment.

EBNHC is administering the JYNNEOS vaccine.

Eligibility

To receive the vaccine, you must meet all three criteria:

You are 18 years or older
You live, work or study in Massachusetts
You meet the CDC’s current eligibility criteria

For additional vaccination sites, please visit the Mass.gov page on vaccinations.

To learn more about monkeypox, please visit the Boston Public Health page or download our monkeypox handout.