The course includes mpox and JYNNEOS vaccine information, JYNNEOS composition and safety profile, eligibility criteria, and practical steps storing, preparing and administering the vaccine.

This course is currently funded by Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora and is required for authorised vaccinators and recommended for everyone prescribing or administering the JYNNEOS vaccine.

Intended audience/roles

• Prescribers

• Authorised vaccinators

• Pharmacist vaccinators

• Paramedics

• Registered nurses

• Enrolled nurses

Prerequisites

• You are a health professional and have a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

• Current CPR

• Currently working at a site that administers mpox vaccine

Course content

1. Mpox disease, JYNNEOS vaccine composition, contraindications, precautions and recommendations, and vaccine eligibility, safety and effectiveness.

2. JYNNEOS vaccine storage, preparation and administration.

Course structure

There is also an online Assessment quiz.

After completing the assessment we'd really appreciate it if you could give us some feedback. This helps us improve the course for others.

The course provides 1 hour of continuing professional development. On completion, you can print out a certificate as evidence of learning.