Pop-Up Mpox Clinics Make Vaccination Easy at Midsumma Festival

Pop-Up Mpox Clinics Make Vaccination Easy at Midsumma Festival

11 Mar 2026

102 people vaccinated, 84% first doses

  • High satisfaction: most attendees rated the service 5/5

  • Many found the clinics just by walking past, making vaccination quick and convenient

The pop-up clinics removed common barriers such as time constraints, bookings, or not knowing where to go, helping festival-goers and regional Victorians access vaccines in a friendly, supportive setting.

Free mpox vaccines are still available at participating GPs, pharmacies, and sexual health clinics.

https://www.health.vic.gov.au/

Source: City of Melbourne / Victorian Department of Health