The first locally acquired case of monkeypox has been recorded in the state as 42 people are now infected with the virus.
There are currently 42 cases of monkeypox in NSWAn infectious diseases specialist says vaccination and education are key to containing the virus
Today's announcement is a first for NSW and comes more than a week after the rollout of the JYNNEOS smallpoxIn a statement, NSW Health urged the community to protect themselves. Regardless of whether people have travelled to high-risk areas overseas, they are being encouraged to be aware of the virus declared a "NSW has started its monkeypox vaccination program for high-risk groups.
NSW Health says transmission is also possible by respiratory droplets in the early stages and contact with clothing, linen or other contaminated items.
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