How can I get vaccinated against monkeypox?

For the northwest region of Missouri, the Kansas City Health Department distributes the monkeypox (MPV) vaccine, Jynneos. Missouri residents who believe they are at high-risk should fill out this online form to check their eligibility for vaccination. All information is confidential.

Per the CDC and Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services, KCHD can vaccinate:

  • Those who are considered high or medium risk after an exposure to a confirmed case and who have been approved by the state for vaccination because of their risk level.
  • Missouri residents who have received their 1st dose out-of-state and can provide that documentation to receive a 2nd dose.
  • Missouri residents if they meet the following requirements:
    • You've had a sex partner in the past 14 days who received an MPV diagnosis.
    • You've engaged in sex in a social and/or sexual venue in the last 14 days.
    • You are gay, bisexual, other MSM or transgender and in the past 14 days have had group sex or sex with multiple partners.
    • You are gay, bisexual, other MSM or transgender and in the past 14 days have had sex at a commercial sex venue or in association with an event, venue, or defined geographic area where MPV transmission has been reported.



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1. What is monkeypox?
2. How is monkeypox spread?
3. Who can get monkeypox?
4. What should I do if I have a new or unexplained rash (or other symptoms)?
5. Can I get tested for monkeypox?
6. How can I get vaccinated against monkeypox?
7. Can I get the vaccine if I was exposed to monkeypox more than 14 days ago?
8. Can I get a vaccine to prevent monkeypox even if I have not been exposed, like if I plan to travel to an area that has monkeypox?
9. What can I do to protect myself?
10. How severe can monkeypox be?
11. Is monkeypox going to be another pandemic like COVID-19?
12. How can I learn more about monkeypox?