THE first doses of monkeypox vaccine arrived in Victoria on Tuesday but are restricted to those who meet eligibility criteria or are considered most at risk, with access for those in regional Victoria to be via a regional local Public Health Unit.

The Western District Health Service (WDHS) is one of the health services under the auspices of the Barwon South West Public Health Unit (BSWPHU) - which was initially established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.