Aug. 22, 2022

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Monkeypox vaccination clinic scheduled for Aug. 26; registration opens Aug. 23

Kitsap Public Health District will offer a JYNNEOS monkeypox vaccination clinic for eligible Kitsap County residents on Friday, Aug. 26 at the Norm Dicks Government Center in Bremerton. 

APPOINTMENTS

• Advance appointments are required. We will open registration at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23. A registration link will be posted on our monkeypox webpage.
• We are offering a small number of appointments for this clinic due to the limited supply of vaccine available. Appointments could fill quickly. We will post information about additional clinics as supplies allow. 

ELIGIBILITY

• This clinic is open to Kitsap County residents 18 and older who meet the eligibility criteria posted here. Please review criteria carefully before registering for an appointment.

JYNNEOS VACCINE INFORMATION

• The JYNNEOS vaccine is approved for prevention of monkeypox disease. 
• JYNNEOS is administered in two doses spaced 28 days apart.
• To make the the most efficient use of available supplies, our clinic will administer JYNNEOS intradermally (between layers of skin) as authorized by the FDA. Exceptions may apply.
• See this fact sheet for additional information about JYNNEOS, including ingredients and potential side effects. 

QUESTIONS?

Email immunizations@kitsappublichealth.org or call 360-728-2007. 

SUPPORTING EQUITABLE ACCESS

We have reserved a portion of the appointments at our Aug. 26 clinic for people who do not have internet, are not able to use an online registration form, or have other barriers to getting vaccinated. Our team will fill these appointments by calling people who have reached out to us for assistance or have been referred to us by community organizations or healthcare providers.

People who do not have computer access or are not able to use an online registration system can call us at 360-728-2007 and leave a message. Our team will reach out as appointments become available.