Jynneos Vaccine Eligibility Criteria 

The Jynneos vaccine, the vaccine currently used for Monkeypox, is becoming more available throughout the nation. Coos Health & Wellness has a limited supply of the vaccine and will be implementing a screening process for those interested in receiving the Jynneos vaccine. The following eligibility criteria will be implemented throughout Oregon  to determine the ability to receive the vaccine: 

– Anyone who has been identified by public health as a contact of someone with monkeypox – Anyone who has had close contact with someone with monkeypox 

– Laboratory workers who routinely perform monkeypox virus testing 

– Clinicians who have had a high-risk occupational exposure (e.g., examined monkeypox lesions or collected  monkeypox specimens without using recommended personal protective equipment) 

– Anyone who anticipates having or has had recent direct skin-to-skin contact with at least one other person  AND who knows other people in their social circles or communities who have had monkeypox – Anyone whose healthcare provider recommends vaccination against monkeypox 

– Anyone who is sexually active with two or more partners or have a sexual partner with two or more  partners 

– Anyone who is living with HIV 

– Anyone who is eligible to take HIV PrEP or is taking HIV PrEP 

– Anyone who, since June 1, 2022, has had a new sex partner 

– Anyone who, in the past year, has been diagnosed with gonorrhea, chlamydia or syphilis – Anyone who, in the past year, has had sex with an anonymous partner, attended a sex on-site venue or  has had group sex 

– Anyone who trades sex for money, goods, or services 

– Anyone who works in sex-on-site venues or dances in adult entertainment venues 

If you feel you meet these criteria or to find additional information related to the Monkeypox virus please go to the  Coos Health & Wellness website or call 541-266-6700.

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