Monkeypox vaccination in Victoria

[barebackbro]

The Department of Health has a great website about Monkeypox and where vaccinations are available: [think before following links] https://www.health.vic.gov.au/infectious-diseases/monkeypox. 

The only problem is the vaccine is hard to get. Several of the Melbourne clinics, and maybe all of them, have run out. More vaccines will be available some time in September.

I hope this information might help people who've missed it. Let us all know if you have any tips!

[Knotme]

I can only confirm what has been indicated above, late-Sep is when stocks are expected to be available.

Northside Clinic now have MonkeyPox vaccinations clinics set up in their online Appointments web page - but no appointments are currently available.

I guess its a matter of regular checking the site for when bookings open - its harder than getting concert tickets!

Good Luck

[TaKinGDeePanal]

My regular check-up is in September. Will speak to my clinic at that time. 

[Knotme]

An update for anyone who is a client of Northside Clinic - they now appear to have appointments available on their website for the MonkeyPox vax

[barebackbro]

Thanks @Knotme! It seems to be for 'Monkey Pox Vax B'. There don't seem to be any appointments for 'Monkey Pox Vax A'.

I don't know what that means, unfortunately. May 'B' is the second dose.

[Knotme]

I have no idea - I just saw the available appointment and jumped on it.

I assumed that like the Covid Vax there were multiple clinics being organised for the vaccination.

FYI, according the a friend who has had the "first" jab, due to limited supplies, and the belief the second vax does not significantly improve protection, vaccinations are being limited to just one at this time.  

[Phalluss]

Only 1 Vax being given in aus due to short supply, but it is believed to be effective for nearly 2 years, hence no booster needed. If you missed first round, late September a large shipment should arrive, so get in then.

Very mild side effects. Some diarrhea 12-24 hours post jab, maybe a slight bump or rash at sites of injection and that's about it. Very well tolerated for majority of people.

[barebackbro]

9 hours ago, Phalluss said:

Only 1 Vax being given in aus due to short supply, but it is believed to be effective for nearly 2 years, hence no booster needed. If you missed first round, late September a large shipment should arrive, so get in then.

Very mild side effects. Some diarrhea 12-24 hours post jab, maybe a slight bump or rash at sites of injection and that's about it. Very well tolerated for majority of people.

Thanks for the update, @Phalluss. I'm glad it went well for you.

[Anonass]

Getting mine at the Alfred on Wednesday.  They called me.  Guess they know I'm a anon bottom whore.

[Knotme]

On 9/5/2022 at 1:14 AM, Phalluss said:

Only 1 Vax being given in aus due to short supply, but it is believed to be effective for nearly 2 years, hence no booster needed. If you missed first round, late September a large shipment should arrive, so get in then.

Very mild side effects. Some diarrhea 12-24 hours post jab, maybe a slight bump or rash at sites of injection and that's about it. Very well tolerated for majority of people.

I had mine yesterday, according to my doc if you have had a Smallpox vax in the past, the hope is that this will provide some immunity, and the first jab will be like a booster.  This has yet to be validated by ATAGI and the TGA, but that its hoped there will be some direction by the end of Sept on this.  So maybe if you have had the Smallpox jab you may only need the one jab.