Mass monkeypox vaccines not urgent: WHO

By Natalie Grover
Updated May 24 2022 - 10:46am, first published 10:40am
Authorities in Australia, Europe and North America are investigating an outbreak of monkeypox cases.
Authorities in Australia, Europe and North America are investigating an outbreak of monkeypox cases.

The World Health Organization does not believe the monkeypox outbreak outside of Africa requires mass vaccinations, as measures such as good hygiene and safe sexual behaviour will help control its spread.

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