On 8 August 2025, the Victorian Department of Health issues an mpox health alert. From mid-July, 8 mpox cases have been reported including 5 cases locally acquired in metropolitan Melbourne.
In Victoria, free mpox vaccination is available for people who meet certain eligibility criteria.
Read the full health alert at Vic DH: Local transmission of mpox in metropolitan Melbourne
Learn more about mpox at MVEC: Mpox