Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​What is MPOX ?

Mpox is a viral disease that is primarily transmitted through direct contact with skin or genital lesions, body fluids, or contaminated items such as bedding (fomites).

The mode of transmission locally has been through sexual contact and primarily among gay, bisexual, and other men-who-have-sex-with-men (GBMSM).


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Signs and Symptoms

Symptoms usually start 3 to 21 days after exposure.

Initial early common symptoms include:

  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Muscle aches and fatigue
  • Swollen lymph nodes

This is followed by a skin rash:

  • The rash can go through several stages, including scabs, before healing.
  • It can initially look like pimples or blisters and may be painful or itchy

It may be located on hands, feet, chest, face, or mouth or near the genitals

Mpox Vaccination (JYNNEOS)

JYNNEOS is a 2-dose vaccine developed to protect against monkeypox and smallpox.

Keypoints of the vaccine:

  • Eligible individuals for the vaccines as pre-exposure prophylaxis are at-risk GBMSM based on current local transmission patterns
  • 2-doses are needed, given 4 weeks apart (Only 1 dose recommended for individuals who had previously received smallpox vaccination)
  • Estimated vaccine effectiveness is approximately 80 percent against Mpox
    • However, data remain limited regarding the level and duration of protection
    • Other measures to reduce risk of transmission should be continued regardless of vaccination.

Side Effects of the vaccine:

  • The most common side effects after JYNNEOS vaccination are pain, redness, and itching at the spot where the vaccine is given. You might also experience fever, headache, tiredness, nausea, chills, and muscle aches. Your doctor will explain in detail risks before the vaccination.

 The cost of the vaccine at our clinics is: $417.18 per dose.

Speak to your doctor if you are keen on your eligibility and the benefits and risks of the vaccination.

Click on the link below to make an appointment to see our doctor at the DSC Clinic.

Mpox Vaccination is only available at DSC Clinic @ Clinic 5B, Level 5, National Skin Centre.

Online Appointment Request




Disclaimer

We have attempted to provide full, accurate and up to date information in this patient information leaflet, based on current medical evidence and opinion. However, information and advice may vary from different sources, and over time. If you have any further questions, see your doctor or healthcare provider.​

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