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Mpox (monkeypox) Vaccination ClinicThursday, November 24th, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
In partnership with the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Yukon Government, Queer Yukon is hosting an Mpox (monkeypox) vaccination clinic for those in the community who are at higher risk of infection.
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How will it work?
There are two options for receiving a vaccine:
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a Queer Yukon staff member who will ask you if you are here as a drop-in or confirm your registration. They will then see you to the nurse or show you to the waiting area.
After you have received the vaccine please follow the signs to the exit. A staff member can help guide you.
Please be aware of the following:
There are two options for receiving a vaccine:
- Filling out the registration form at the link below. You will be able to select a time slot for when you will receive your vaccine and move through the process a little faster. We suggest everyone register as this will give us an understanding of how many doses we will need to prepare in advance.
- Drop-In: You may come at anytime between 3:00pm and 6:00pm. We cannot guarantee a dose will be available or estimate how long you may be waiting.
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a Queer Yukon staff member who will ask you if you are here as a drop-in or confirm your registration. They will then see you to the nurse or show you to the waiting area.
After you have received the vaccine please follow the signs to the exit. A staff member can help guide you.
Please be aware of the following:
- You must be over 18 years of age to receive the vaccine at this time.
- This vaccine is approved if you are pregnant. We will not be enquiring about this.
- The nurses providing the vaccine will ask you if you meet the Yukon Government's risk factors. They will NOT be asking you to identify which risk factor you meet, they just need to confirm that you meet one of them, this can be a simple verbal acknowledgment.
- You will need to provide:
- name (this is to access your health records and only needs to be shared with the nurse administering the vaccine);
- date of birth, and
- A health care number (YHCIP #). You will not be turned away if you do not have one.
- If the nurse cannot verify your immunization history they will require you to provide consent prior to receiving the vaccine.
- You may experience more severe side effects if you are receiving this vaccine within 14 days of another vaccination (covid, flu, etc.).
- Receiving the vaccine within the 14-day window of another vaccine for Pre Exposure Prophylaxis. You may experience more severe side effects. There is currently no data available at this time on this.
- You may consent to receiving the vaccine regardless though this decision will need to be documented by the nurse administering your vaccination.
- Please advise the nurse administering your vaccine if you have any concerns.
Dates:
Thursday, November 24th, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Thursday, November 24th, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: #10 - 4230 4 Ave, Whitehorse, across the street from Bright Stars Daycare
Accessibility:
- Please be aware that the parking lot is packed gravel and the building does not have a ramp at this time.
- If you are travelling from outside of Whitehorse to this clinic you may be eligible for travel assistance. Please contact mira@queeryukon.com for more information.
FAQ (Frequently asked questions)
"How do I know if I am at a higher risk of infection?"
Anyone can be exposed and infected from close contact. In Canada, most monkeypox cases at this time are people who self-identify as men who report recent sexual contact with those of the same gender expression or among people who have had multiple recent sexual partners. Though at this time Mpox is not considered an STI.
"What is Mpox?"
Mpox, or Monkeypox, is a disease caused by infection with the Mpox virus. The Mpox virus is part of the same family of viruses as variola virus, the virus that causes smallpox. Monkeypox symptoms are similar to smallpox symptoms, but milder and monkeypox is rarely fatal. Monkeypox is not related to chickenpox.
"What are the symptoms?"
About the rash
The rash can be painful and could affect any part of the body, such as the:
The rash usually lasts between 14 and 28 days and changes through different stages. It finally forms scabs that later fall off. The rash can be accompanied by general symptoms such as:
"How is it Transmitted?"
Anyone can be exposed and infected from close contact. In Canada, most monkeypox cases at this time are people who self-identify as men who report recent sexual contact with those of the same gender expression or among people who have had multiple recent sexual partners. Though at this time Mpox is not considered an STI.
"What is Mpox?"
Mpox, or Monkeypox, is a disease caused by infection with the Mpox virus. The Mpox virus is part of the same family of viruses as variola virus, the virus that causes smallpox. Monkeypox symptoms are similar to smallpox symptoms, but milder and monkeypox is rarely fatal. Monkeypox is not related to chickenpox.
"What are the symptoms?"
- Mpox is usually a self-limited viral infection with a rash that may be painful. Most people recover on their own after a few weeks.
- People usually develop symptoms 5 to 21 days after being exposed to the virus.
- Symptoms typically last from 2 to 4 weeks and may pass through several stages.
About the rash
The rash can be painful and could affect any part of the body, such as the:
- mouth;
- genitals;
- perianal;
- face;
- arms and legs;
- feet; and
- hands.
The rash usually lasts between 14 and 28 days and changes through different stages. It finally forms scabs that later fall off. The rash can be accompanied by general symptoms such as:
- fever;
- chills;
- swollen lymph nodes;
- headache;
- muscle pain;
- joint pain;
- back pain; and
- exhaustion.
"How is it Transmitted?"
- animal-to-human through direct contact with blood, bodily fluids or lesions of infected animals; or
- human-to-human through close contact with respiratory droplets, skin lesions or contaminated objects from an infected person.
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Vaccine Information
Smallpox and Monkeypox Vaccine (Live, attenuated, non-replicating) (IMVAMUNE®) Please see the attached PDF (right) for additional information regarding Imvamune. |
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