Monkeypox Information

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends vaccination for people exposed to monkeypox and people who may be more likely to get monkeypox.  Please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website  for information about the Monkeypox virus.

Collin County
Collin County Health Care Services (CCHCS) will now offer the monkeypox vaccine, JYNNEOS, to more individuals in Collin County following an increase in vaccine availability. Individuals who meet the updated criteria will be able to schedule vaccination appointments through the CCHCS website by visiting the Collin County webpage.

 Collin County Health Care Services expands monkeypox vaccination criteria - August 17, 2022

Denton County
Denton County Public Health (DCPH) released an online form for eligible community members to register for monkeypox vaccination.  Vaccine supply is currently limited. At this time, DCPH will offer vaccination to Denton County residents. To learn more or register, if eligible, please visit DentonCounty.gov/monkeypox.

Denton County Releases Monkeypox Vaccine Registration - August 12, 2022