Other states with confirmed cases will also be able to order/request vaccines using a tiered allocation system.
What Is Mpox?
Mpox is a rare disease related to smallpox defined by raised lesions on the skin.
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It is spread through close contact with an infected persons rash, bodily fluids, or respiratory secretions.
What Is the Mpox Vaccine?
The hope is that vaccination of exposed persons could reduce the spread of the infection.
We will have to see if this current effort is sufficient to slow down transmission.
Who Is Currently Eligible for an Mpox Vaccine?
The updatedWhite House mpox outbreak response planrecommends people with confirmed and presumed mpox exposure receive the Jynneos vaccine.
Initially, the only people who could get mpox vaccines were those with a confirmed exposure.
Is The Current Vaccine Distribution Plan In The U.S.
Going To Be Enough?
Reithinger said that the virus is easy to recognize.
Mpox symptoms like rashes and lesions are quite visible and only symptomatic individuals are infectious.
You’ll know if you have it and if you’re free to spread it.
Therefore, Reithinger said mass testing is not a recommended or effective approach.
Diagnostic testing is only recommended to confirm clinically suspected cases.
“People can also catch the virus through contact with contaminated bedding.”
According to the CDC, there can be multiple degrees of exposure.
What Can I Do To Protect Myself?
“This can prevent the onset of disease or reduce severity of symptoms.”
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