Important
- The minimum interval between the administration of the 1st and 2nd doses is 28 days.
- The vaccine can only be administered to individuals who are asymptomatic.
- Vaccination is not necessary for individuals who have received a confirmed diagnosis of monkeypox (laboratory-confirmed case).
What is monkeypox?
An outbreak of monkeypox is currently ongoing in Quebec, primarily in Montreal.
The reported symptoms mainly consist of skin lesions on the mouth and genital areas. These signs may be preceded or accompanied by fever, night sweats, headaches, swollen lymph nodes, or joint and muscle pain. So far, no investigated cases have been severely ill.
Monkeypox is transmitted through close and prolonged contact (skin-to-skin) with the skin lesions, mucous membranes, or respiratory secretions of an infected person. The infection is primarily transmitted when a person is symptomatic and until the skin lesions have healed (with the presence of new skin). Generally, the first symptoms appear within 5 to 7 days following infection (up to 21 days in some cases). The disease usually resolves on its own within 2 to 4 weeks in most cases. However, very rare cases of severe complications may occur.
The Regional Public Health Department is closely monitoring the situation.
Monkeypox Vaccination
Residents of Laval who meet the 
criteria for monkeypox vaccination can schedule an appointment by visiting the Clic Santé Portal. Vaccination is offered at the SIDEP clinic.
For more details, contact Info-Santé at 811.