M Pox Outbreak
Anyone can catch M Pox. You may get unusual/unexpected spots/blisters or ulcers on any part of your body plus muscle aches, a fever, headache, chills and exhaustion and swollen glands. If you have any concerns please contact your nearest clinic by phone. DO NOT come to clinic.
For more information visit: Monkeypox - NHS (www.nhs.uk).
M Pox Vaccine
Mpox is caused by an infection with the mpox virus. The mpox vaccine can give good protection against mpox.
Locala is not currently offering the Mpox vaccination but you can use the site finder to find a service closest to you. You can use this service to find an mpox vaccination site: Find an mpox vaccination site - NHS
Please click here to see the gov.uk guidance about what you can do whilst waiting for the vaccine.
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