The new mpox vaccination sites opening across England after new cases found

Twelve new mpox vaccination sites have opened across England, after another case of a strain of the virus was found in the UK.

Health officials announced the new sites so every region in the country will be able to offer jabs to those at a higher risk of getting the infection.

Previously, vaccines were only available to eligible people at sites across London, Brighton in East Sussex, and Manchester.

Now, new locations in areas including Birmingham, Nottingham, Sheffield, Sunderland, Leeds, Liverpool and Bristol will open vaccination services.

The NHS offers the mpox vaccine to those deemed a higher risk of catching the virus, such as men who have sex with other men and have multiple partners.

Steve Russell, NHS national director for vaccination and screening, said: “The NHS is fully prepared to respond to mpox and the latest cases of clade 1b, with local services pulling out all the stops to vaccinate those eligible since it first became present in England, and tens of thousands in priority groups already coming forward and getting protected.

“While the risk to the public remains low, it is important that eligible people across England are able to access mpox vaccines easily, which is why we are now offering the jabs at even more sites across the country in line with supply.

“So, if you meet the eligibility criteria please come forward and get protected, simply search on the NHS website to find the vaccination site closest to you.”

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Source: Independent, 3 February 2025