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Mpox and gonorrhoea vaccinations

Umbrella, in partnership with the Birmingham and Solihull Vaccination Team, offer routine vaccinations for mpox and gonorrhoea at Birmingham Attwood Green Health Centre. This is part of a nationwide programme aimed at protecting those most at risk and helping to reduce the spread of infection.

Who can get vaccinated?

You may be eligible if you fall into one of the following groups:

• Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) who have had a bacterial STI (e.g. chlamydia, gonorrhoea, or syphilis) in the past 12 months
• Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) who report having 5 or more sexual partners in the last 3 months
• Sex workers who engage in condomless sex
• Other individuals at high risk, including those with multiple recent sexual partners or a history of bacterial STIs in the past 12 months

How eligibility is assessed

A clinical team will assess your eligibility based on your sexual health history and risk factors.

To book an appointment please click on the link or call the vaccination appointment line below.

• Book an appointment
• 0121 371 8445 (Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:00)
• BSOLVaccinationBookings@uhb.nhs.uk (please allow 48 hours notice)

Mpox

If you think you have symptoms of mpox (previously known as “monkeypox”), or you have come into contact with someone who has mpox, please read the following advice:

• If you have a travel history or contact with someone having travelled from West, East or Central Africa in the last 3 weeks, please call 111 for further advice
• If you have not had recent travel or contact with someone having travelled to West, East or Central Africa, please call 0121 237 5700 to speak to a member of the medical team at Umbrella for advice

We have limited Mpox vaccines. To book an appointment please click on the link or call the vaccination appointment line below.

• Book an appointment
• 0121 371 8445 (Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:00)
• BSOLVaccinationBookings@uhb.nhs.uk (please allow 48 hours notice)

About Mpox

Mpox is a rare infection that can be spread by close contact (including sexual transmission). There are two main types of Mpox. In 2022-2023, the UK saw an increase in cases in men (Clade 2 variant) that were mainly sexually transmitted amongst gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. In 2024,  there have been concerns around an increase in cases of Mpox in Africa (Clade 1b) in adults and children where transmission is thought to be through close contact.
Further information about the signs and symptoms of Mpox is available on the NHS website:

Getting in touch

Our telephone line is open if you need to speak to somebody because you have symptoms of an STI, need emergency or routine contraception, or if you have any sexual health concerns. Please call 0121 237 5700 during the following times.

Post-exposure prophylaxis after sexual exposure to HIV (PEPSE) is a type of medication that can be taken up to 72 hours after exposure to HIV to stop you becoming infected. If you require PEPSE, don’t delay in contacting us during opening hours. (Outside opening hours, please attend your nearest A&E department.)