Mpox (monkeypox) vaccinations
First and second dose Imvamune vaccine appointments to protect against monkeypox are now available at select pharmacies and community clinics.
What to expect
Imvamune, the vaccine used for the prevention of mpox is approved as a TWO-DOSE series by Health Canada. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommends a complete vaccine series of two doses for stronger and longer-lasting protection against mpox infection. Vaccine is not recommended or available for the general public.
People who received a first dose at least 28 days ago can now book an appointment for a second dose
Book an appointment - pharmacies
Shoppers Drug Mart
1125 Davie St, Vancouver
Drop-ins available
Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tel: (604) 669-2424
Davie Pharmacy
1232 Davie St, Vancouver
Clinic hours
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Book online
www.daviepharmacy.ca/mpox
360Care (YPS) Denman Pharmacy
683 Denman St, Vancouver
Drop-Ins available
Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Please phone ahead for vaccine availability
(604) 683-6933
Book an appointment - community clinics
Vaccine appointments can also be made at VCH community clinics by booking online or calling the following locations:
North Shore
Central Community Health Centre
5th floor, 132 West Esplanade, North Vancouver
(604) 983-6811 (nurse on-call)
Richmond
Gilwest Clinic
7000 Westminster Highway, Richmond
(604) 244-5118
Vancouver
Three Bridges Community Health Centre (West End)
1128 Hornby Street, Vancouver
(604) 331-8909 (immunization appointment line)
Evergreen Community Health Centre
3425 Crowley Drive, Vancouver
(604) 872-2511
Pacific Spirit Community Health Centre
2110 West 43rd Avenue, Vancouver
(604) 261-6366
Raven Song Community Health Centre
2450 Ontario Street, Vancouver
(604) 709-6400
South Community Health Centre
6405 Knight Street, Vancouver
(604) 321-6151
Sunshine Coast
Gibsons Health Unit
821 Gibsons Way, Gibsons
(604) 984-5070
Pender Harbour and District Health Centre
5066 Francis Peninsula Road, Madeira Park
(604) 883-2764
Sechelt Health Unit
5571 Inlet Avenue, Sechelt
(604) 885-5164
qathet
qathet Health Unit
Third floor, 5000 Joyce Ave, Powell River
(604) 485-3310
Sea To Sky
Pemberton Health Centre
1403 Portage Road, Pemberton
(604) 894-6939
Squamish Community Health Centre
1140 Hunter Place, Squamish
(604) 892-2293
Whistler Health Care Centre
4380 Lorimer Road, Whistler
(604) 932-3202
Bella Coola
Bella Coola Health Unit
1025 Elcho Street, Bella Coola
(250) 799-5722
Eligibility
Two-spirit people, transgender people, or cisgender males who also self-identify as belonging to the gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men community
And at least 1 of the following:
- Have had sex with more than one partner;
- Have had sex with a partner who has more than one partner;
- Have had casual sex (e.g. cruising);
- Engage in sex work either as a worker or a client.
If you have symptoms that could be due to mpox you can’t be vaccinated. Use the Smart Sex Resource site to find clinics to get tested.
If you are eligible for Imvamune, you are also eligible to receive HPV (up to 26 years of age), Hepatitis A, and Hepatitis B vaccines at no charge. Book an appointment for these vaccines at least 14 days after you have received Imvamune.