The Biden administration has introduced an "enhanced nationwide vaccination strategy" to tackle the spread of monkeypox in the U.S. This plan involves making doses of the JYNNEOS vaccine available, with the aim of distributing 1.6 million doses by the year's end. Efforts also include improving access to testing and educational outreach. Click here for article.
The strategy aims to address the monkeypox outbreak in the U.S. by expanding vaccine availability.
Top federal health officials, including CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, detailed the plan during a press briefing.
Over 300 confirmed cases of monkeypox have been reported, but limited testing suggests the outbreak may be larger.
The vaccine will be provided to individuals with confirmed or presumed exposure to monkeypox, including those with close physical or sexual contact with infected individuals.
Efforts to enhance testing access and educational outreach are also part of the strategy, with some experts suggesting these measures should have been implemented earlier.
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