Monkeypox • Vaccine • Vaccination • Bavarian Nordic • Public health

By Divya

November 23,2022

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CDC doesn't recommend monkeypox vaccine for the general public or sexually active people.

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Can I get monkeypox vaccine now?

HIV/AIDS shots (e.g., not limited to men who have sex with men, transgender or gender non-conforming individuals). 16 sex workers vaccinated (and in some cases, to those working in commercial sex venues).

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Who will be eligible for monkeypox vaccine?

Your immune system develops anti-smallpox antibodies after receiving the vaccine. These antibodies should prevent monkeypox.

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Where can I get a shot for monkeypox? 

Smallpox vaccine provides 3- to 5-year monkeypox protection. After that, it can still prevent major illness but not infections.

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Am I immune to monkeypox if I have been vaccinated for smallpox?

Most health insurance covers hospitalisation for monkeypox. For coverage, exclusions, and terms and conditions, see your policy.

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Is monkeypox covered by insurance?

ACAM2000 and JYNNEOS (Imvamune) prevent monkeypox. Current monkeypox outbreak favours JYNNEOS. US JYNNEOS vaccination availability may be limited.

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How do you vaccinate monkeypox?

YNNEOS is given twice, 4 weeks apart. A person's protection builds after the first dose but peaks two weeks after the second.

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Do I need a second monkeypox vaccine?

Most monkeypox lesions don't leave scars, but some do. Many lesions vanish like chickenpox.

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Does monkeypox scar your face?