Vaccine is 85% effective against monkeypox

Yesterday, Italy and Sweden both reported the first case of infection monkey pox. These are the two latest countries to detect people infected with this disease.

The first seven cases of monkeypox were reported in the UK on May 17, since then Spain, Portugal, Canada and the US have reported dozens of suspected or confirmed cases of the virus. monkey season. Cases in Europe and North America have raised concerns that the disease is beginning to spread.

Monkey pox is a rare disease that is usually transmitted by human contact with monkeys. Viruses can enter through skin wounds, respiratory tract, eyes, nose or mouth, spread through respiratory droplets or bodily fluids. Symptoms appear within 5 to 21 days of contracting the virus and include fever, headache, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, chills, and fatigue.

The most noticeable is the appearance of pimples, which initially appear on the face and then spread to other parts, leaving long-term scars. Monkeypox is usually mild, and most patients recover within a few weeks without treatment, but can still be fatal.

There is currently no vaccine to prevent monkeypox virus, but the vaccine against smallpox is still effective, the British Health Agency said. The World Health Organization (WHO) released data showing that the current smallpox vaccine is up to 85% effective against monkeypox.

Currently, the European health sector is closely monitoring developments to assess the severity of these cases.

WHO monitors monkeypox situation

VTV.vn – The World Health Organization (WHO) said it is working with the UK and European health officials to assess the risk of new outbreaks of monkeypox.

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