“Although most cases are mild, severe illness can occur in some people, so it is important we use the available vaccine to target groups where spread is ongoing. By expanding the vaccine offer to those at higher risk, we hope to break chains of transmission and help contain the outbreak.
According to the strategy, doctors may advise vaccination for someone who “has multiple partners, participates in group sex or attends ‘sex on premises’ venues.”ĭr Mary Ramsay, Head of Immunisation at UKHSA, said: “Our extensive contact tracing work has helped to limit the spread of the monkeypox virus, but we are continuing to see a notable proportion of cases in gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men.
