July 19, 2022

expert reaction to UKHSA procuring additional monkeypox vaccine doses and updates to guidance for close contacts

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published the latest epidemiological overview for the ongoing monkeypox outbreak and procured more than 100,000 additional vaccine doses.

Dr Hugh Adler, Department of Clinical Sciences, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, said:

“It is reassuring to see public health guidance for monkeypox contacts being updated in real time, in response to our growing understanding of the transmission dynamics of this infection.  The imminent increased supply of vaccines is a welcome piece of news, provided the first tranche has enough doses to immediately vaccinate those who are at highest risk of monkeypox acquisition, and NHS clinics are sufficiently resourced to deliver these jabs in a timely manner.”

UKHSA procures more than 100,000 additional vaccine doses and updates close contact guidance as monkeypox cases rise to 2,137

https://ukhsa-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/ukhsa-procures-more-than-100-000-additional-vaccine-doses-and-updates-close-contact-guidance-as-monkeypox-cases-rise-to-2-137

Declared interests

Dr Hugh Adler: “No conflicts of interest.”