On this page, you can find information on mpox vaccines and vaccine locations across the State of New Jersey. This page will be updated when new vaccination sites become available.
For New Jersey residents with known exposure to a person with mpox, the two-dose regimen for preventing mpox continues to be available through their local health department.
People who don’t have a known exposure, but have been in or may be in situations with a higher risk of exposure are eligible to receive the vaccine through what is known as Expanded Vaccination.
NJDOH receives mpox vaccines from the federal government and they are provided at no cost to eligible people.
Who should get vaccinated?+
People who have a known or suspected exposure: The mpox vaccine can be given within 4-14 days of an mpox exposure, before symptoms develop.
- Contact your local health department if you are a:
- Person who had a known or suspected exposure to someone with mpox in the past two weeks
- Person who had a sex partner in the past two weeks who was diagnosed with mpox
People at higher risk of exposure to mpox: Get vaccinated to reduce your chance of getting mpox or getting very sick.
- People who are gay, bisexual, or other man who has sex with men, or a transgender, non-binary, or gender-diverse person who in the past 6 months has had any of the following:
- A new diagnosis of one or more sexually transmitted diseases (e.g., chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis)
- More than one sex partner, or anonymous sexual or intimate contact
- Sex at a commercial sex venue
- Sex related to a large commercial or public event in a geographic area (city or county for example) where mpox virus transmission is occurring
- People who have a sex partner with any of the above risks
- People who anticipate experiencing any of the above risks
- People who work in settings where they may be exposed to mpox* (Consult with your local health department)
- People who work with orthopoxviruses in a laboratory
+People who have allergies to the vaccine ingredients or to chicken or egg protein should talk to their healthcare provider to discuss if they should get the vaccine.
+People who have previously been diagnosed with mpox are not currently recommended to be vaccinated, as mpox infection likely confers immune protection.
+People at risk for occupational exposure to orthopoxviruses include research laboratory personnel working with orthopoxviruses, clinical laboratory personnel performing diagnostic testing for orthopoxviruses, and orthopoxvirus and health care worker response teams designated by appropriate public health and antiterror authorities. (see ACIP recommendations)
How to make an appointment:
While supplies last, the vaccine will remain free at participating health departments and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) through October 2024, regardless of health insurance status. See the NJ Vaccine Provider information below.
The JYNNEOS/mpox vaccine is now covered under Medicare and Medicaid, and is expected to be covered by private insurance for eligible individuals. If you have insurance, you can use the CDC vaccine locator or contact your health insurance carrier to find a vaccine near you.
What is the mpox vaccine?
The preferred vaccine to prevent mpox is JYNNEOS. JYNNEOS is a two-dose vaccine administered 28 days (4 weeks) apart. It takes 14 days after getting the second dose of JYNNEOS for its immune protection to reach its maximum. Even if it has been more than 28 days since you received the first dose, it is not too late to get the second dose. You don't have to restart the vaccination series.
The vaccine will prevent you from getting mpox or will make your illness less severe if you do get mpox. Visit the CDC's website to learn more about the mpox vaccine.
Additional vaccine information:
- Mpox Vaccine Information for the Public
- JYNNEOS Vaccine Information Statement
- Mpox and Smallpox Vaccine Guidance (CDC)