The Australian government said it had secured nearly half a million doses of 3rd generation Monkeypox vaccines, with the first batch of around 22,000 doses arriving later this week and next week.
People most at risk from monkeypox in NSW will have access to the first 5500 vaccine doses from Monday, as sexual health and infectious disease experts warn Australia’s outbreak won’t slow down until 75,000 people get their first shots.
They’ve stopped short of mandates, but authorities and experts are strongly suggesting it’s time to cover our mouths and noses again to prevent COVID infection. This time, reach for a respirator.