LGBTQ organisations call for monkeypox vaccine rollout as virus spreads | liammannix
A newer vaccine, Jynneos, is registered in the US and UK but not Australia.
“There is a high level of interest and motivation in the community for vaccination and prevention. At this time, we should be capitalising on that momentum so that this infection does not become widespread in the community.”The federal government did not respond to questions by deadline. Last week federal Health Minister Mark Butlerhealth regulators had not yet received an application to register Jynneos, but would prioritise it if one were made.
“That’s what everyone’s asking globally: Why is this so different to what we know about monkeypox? But it’s a good thing if this isn’t as severe,” he said. “If the skin breaks with ulceration, the bacteria that live on the skin can get in, [and] you can get an infection. The lesions can be painful in themselves,” he said.