Background
Anyone can get Mpox . Most cases to date in the UK have been among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM). More information on symptoms and treatment is available at:
Vaccination
Mpox vaccination is currently recommended for people whose sexual networks mean they are more likely to come into contact with mpox. These include gay, bisexual, men who have sex with men (GBMSM), those who have multiple partners, take part in group sex, attend sex on premises venues, or have had a bacterial STI such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea or syphilis in the past year and some trans and non-binary people who are in similar sexual networks to GBMSM. More information about the vaccine is available at
Vaccination to help protect against monkeypox | NHS inform
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Support, advice and information
Terence Higgins Trust provides a range of services to LGBTQI+ people in Fife and can offer health promotion advice regarding MPox The Fife worker is Becky who is contactable on 07741 385 578 (Mobile) or 0141 332 3838 (Office).
Online information is available at:
Latest information on mpox |Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk)
Post-exposure vaccination
If you think you require vaccination having been exposed to a confirmed case you should speak to the NHS Fife Public Health team who can be contacted via the NHS Fife switchboard (01592 643355).
