Protecting you from Mpox
Mpox is a rare disease caused by the mpox virus, which spreads through close contact between people.
A vaccine is available to help protect against mpox. In Wales, the NHS offers the vaccine on a case by-case basis to gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) who meet any of the criteria in the list below.
- Have multiple sexual partners
- Take part in group sex (or sex parties)
- Attend sex venues (like saunas or backrooms)
- Have had a recent bacterial infection from sex, such as chlamydia or gonorrhoea, in the last year
People who have close and intimate contact with those in the GBMSM community who are at high risk of mpox may also have the vaccine. This includes people of any gender or sexual orientation.
Take action: If you think you’re at risk, book an appointment with your sexual health service.
You can find a list of sexual health services in Wales at the NHS 111 Wales website (external site). Click on the ‘Sexual & Reproductive Health’ tab to view the services.