Are measles, chickenpox vaccines effective for mpox?

Mpox virus has affected 115 countries and has been declared a Global Health Emergency by WHO. It can spread through direct contact and contaminated objects. Though the smallpox vaccine offers some protection against mpox, it is not absolute. High-risk groups are advised to take the mpox vaccine as newer specific vaccines are limited.

MPox: Surveillance, rapid identification of new cases, critical for outbreak containment – Physician

veracity.com.ng - 12/Sep 18:47

By Chidinma Ewunonu-AlukoA Medical Professional, Dr Francis Sanwo, says reducing the risk of human-to-human transmission, surveillance and rapid...

MPox: Surveillance, rapid identification of new cases, critical for outbreak containment – Physician

veracity.com.ng - 12/Sep 18:47

By Chidinma Ewunonu-AlukoA Medical Professional, Dr Francis Sanwo, says reducing the risk of human-to-human transmission, surveillance and rapid...

Mpox and Cholera Outbreaks Underscore Importance of Gavi’s African Vaccine Initiative – But Can it Ensure Equity?

healthpolicy-watch.news - 10/Sep 16:52

While COVID exposed the urgency of ensuring that Africa can manufacture vaccines, the current mpox and cholera outbreaks have painfully underscored...

Monkeypox: WHO prequalifies first vaccine; know all about it

times of india - 13/Sep 10:38

The WHO has added the MVA-BN vaccine by Bavarian Nordic A/S to its list of prequalified vaccines against monkeypox, aiming to enhance access in...

Monkeypox: WHO prequalifies first vaccine; know all about it

times of india - 13/Sep 10:38

The WHO has added the MVA-BN vaccine by Bavarian Nordic A/S to its list of prequalified vaccines against monkeypox, aiming to enhance access in...

First Doses of Mpox Vaccine Reach Africa, But Many More Are Needed

drugs.com - 06/Sep 11:09

FRIDAY, Sept. 6, 2024 -- As mpox continues to spread in Africa, Congolese authorities said Thursday that the first batch of vaccines have arrived in...

First batch of Mpox vaccines arrive in DRC

africa.tvcnews.tv - 05/Sep 16:19

Three weeks after the World Health Organisation declared Mpox a worldwide emergency, the first batch of Mpox vaccine has arrived in the capital of...

First batch of Mpox vaccines arrive in DRC

africa.tvcnews.tv - 05/Sep 16:19

Three weeks after the World Health Organisation declared Mpox a worldwide emergency, the first batch of Mpox vaccine has arrived in the capital of...

Nipah Virus claims second life this year in Kerala, India

khaama.com - 17/Sep 08:26

A 24-year-old student in Kerala, India, has died from the Nipah virus, and 151 people in contact with the victim are under observation to prevent its...

Morocco confirms first mpox case in current outbreak

medafricatimes.com - 12/Sep 19:33

Mpox has spread to at least 14 African countries and has been declared a public health emergency.

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