People most at risk of Monkeypox invited for vaccination

Vaccination is currently being offered to people who are most at risk of being exposed to monkeypox to prevent or reduce the severity of infection. This includes some healthcare workers, some men who are gay, bisexual or have sex with other men, and people who have been in close contact with someone who has monkeypox.

To make the best use of current supply, and to help stop the spread of the virus, the NHS is prioritising vaccination in line with advice from the UK Health Security Agency. Local NHS or sexual health services will invite eligible people when it’s their turn to get vaccinated against monkeypox. Once invited, people should get vaccinated at the earliest opportunity.

To find out how the NHS is identifying those at highest risk, visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/monkeypox-vaccination-resources/monkeypox-waiting-for-your-vaccination

Barts Health has been part of the largest monkeypox international study which will lead to more patients being diagnosed faster. You can find out more about the study which has identified new clinical symptoms on the Barts website here.