The vaccine is offered to all men who have sex with men and have had multiple casual sexual partners during the previous 6 months.
In addition, the vaccine is recommended for men who take PrEP medication to prevent getting HIV and have sex with men and for men who are queueing for PrEP treatment and have sex with men.
The vaccine may also be administered to individuals travelling to areas in Africa affected by the mpox epidemic if they are at a heightened risk of exposure and other protective measures are inadequate. This is particularly relevant for those who, due to their work or other circumstances, engage in prolonged or repeated physical contact with the local population. Examples include high-risk humanitarian work, such as health care roles, or visiting local villages.
Vaccination may be necessary for these individuals if travelling to any of the following countries: Burundi, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, or Uganda. You can check the up-to-date list of countries on THL's website.
The mpox vaccine is available by appointment at all health stations. Book an appointment at maisa.fi, through the Maisa app or by calling a health station.
To get vaccinated, you must prove your identity, for example, with an ID card or Kela card. Vaccination is free of charge. We vaccinate in accordance with the recommendations of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare.
