Mpox
Mpox is an infection caused by a virus. It usually causes a rash and flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, swollen lymph nodes, and body aches. It spreads by close contact with someone who has the virus.
Learn more about:
- Symptoms, getting tested, what to do if you’re infected or were exposed.
- How it spreads, prevention, and risks.
- How Canada is monitoring mpox.
Get the vaccine
Eligible people can get the vaccine to protect against mpox if they are at higher risk of exposure to the virus (pre-exposure vaccination) or they were recently exposed to mpox (post-exposure vaccination).
About the vaccine
Imvamune vaccine is approved in Canada for protection against mpox. Imvamune is safe to receive and is effective at protecting against mpox.
There’s no cost to receive the vaccine.
Learn more about vaccine safety, effectiveness and possible side effects.
In Ontario, anyone 18 years or older that is eligible for pre-exposure or post-exposure vaccination will be offered 2 doses of the vaccine at no cost. The first and second doses should be given at least 28 days apart. Both doses are needed for full protection.
If you’re 18 years or younger and are at higher risk of mpox exposure, call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 to check if you are eligible.
If you've tested positive for mpox recently, you are not recommended to receive the vaccine as you may have developed immunity. This may change as new information becomes available.
Call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 for support to get the vaccine.
Find additional vaccine clinics in the Greater Toronto Area.