The fight against monkeypox begins to take shape in France. Following the announcement on BFMTV by François Braun of the opening of a large vaccination center against the disease in Île-de-France, the Minister of Health indicated this Thursday on Twitter that 11,284 people received a first injection.
“Today (Thursday), an additional 1,581 people were vaccinated across France. In total, 11,284 people are now protected against the disease,” he wrote.
However, some of these people will need a second dose, at least 28 days later, to truly be “protected” against monkeypox. Instead, for people vaccinated against smallpox in childhood, one dose is sufficient.
More than 30,000 doses delivered
According to Public Health France, as of July 27, 32,486 doses have been delivered to the various vaccination centers.
Yes he is administered within four days of exposure, the vaccine may have a significant protective effect, according to the European Center for Disease Control. On its website, Public Health France invites people who meet the eligibility criteria established by HAS to make an appointment. These are “men who have sex with men and report multiple sexual partners”, “trans people who report multiple sexual partners”, “sex workers” and “professionals who work in places of sexual consumption”.
“Vaccination may also be considered on a case-by-case basis for health professionals who have to care for sick people,” the agency specifies.
Source: BFM TV
