Mpox (monkeypox) vaccinations

Imvamune, the vaccine used for the prevention of mpox is approved as a TWO-DOSE series by Health Canada. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommends a complete vaccine series of two doses for stronger and longer-lasting protection against mpox infection. Vaccine is not recommended or available for the general public. 

People who received a first dose at least 28 days ago can now book an appointment for a second dose

Shoppers Drug Mart

1125 Davie St, Vancouver
Drop-ins Available: 
Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tel: 604-669-2424

Davie Pharmacy

1232 Davie St, Vancouver
Clinic Hours: 
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Book online: www.daviepharmacy.ca/mpox

360Care (YPS) Denman Pharmacy

683 Denman St, Vancouver
Drop-Ins Available:
Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Please phone ahead for vaccine availability: 604-683-6933 

Vaccine appointments can also be made at VCH community clinics on the VCH online booking site.

Two-spirit people, transgender people, or cisgender males who also self-identify as belonging to the gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men community

And at least 1 of the following:

• Have had sex with more than one partner;
• Have had sex with a partner who has more than one partner;
• Have had casual sex (e.g. cruising);
• Engage in sex work either as a worker or a client.

If you have symptoms that could be due to mpox you can’t be vaccinated. Use the Smart Sex Resource site to find clinics to get tested.

If you are eligible for Imvamune, you are also eligible to receive HPV (up to 26 years of age), Hepatitis A, and Hepatitis B vaccines at no charge. Book an appointment for these vaccines at least 14 days after you have received Imvamune.