Here are 5 Facts about the Monkeypox Vaccine

Here are 5 Facts about the Monkeypox Vaccine

Monkeypox has sparked global concern in recent times. The Indonesian Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) has also confirmed the first case of monkeypox in Indonesia which was found in DKI Jakarta. The patient is a 27 year old man.Until now, there is no specific treatment for monkeypox . However, research shows the smallpox vaccine may provide protection against monkeypox. The United States Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has approved two types of smallpox vaccine, namely Jynneous and ACAM2000. Both types of vaccines can help prevent monkeypox.
 

Facts about Monkeypox Vaccine

To find out more about the monkeypox vaccine, here are the facts about the monkeypox vaccine that you need to know:
  1. Two Types of FDA-approved Monkeypox Vaccine

Monkeypox can be spread through close contact, for example skin-to-skin, with infected people or animals. To control the outbreak and slow its spread, the FDA has approved the following two monkeypox vaccines

  • Jynneos or Imvanex

This vaccine contains a live virus designed to prevent infection in people who are at high risk for monkeypox. This vaccine needs to be given in two doses with a gap of 4 weeks between the first and second doses. If you've had the smallpox vaccine in the past, chances are you'll only need to get one dose. This vaccine is also safe for use in people with HIV, people who have eczema or other skin conditions, and people who have other conditions thatweaken the immune system.

  • ACAM2000

This vaccine was originally used to fight the smallpox virus, but now it can also be used to prevent monkeypox. This vaccine contains live viruses that can reproduce. After getting this vaccine, it takes about four weeks for the body to build an immune response to the virus. 

  1. People Who Need to Get Monkeypox Vaccine

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States recommends the vaccine for people who have been exposed to monkeypox, or those who are at high risk of being infected with monkeypox. The targets of the monkeypox vaccine are:

  • People who have close contact with someone who is infected with monkeypox.
  • People who have had sex with someone tested positive for monkeypox.
  • People who work in laboratories and handle samples or animals with orthopoxvirus.
  • Health workers.
  • Children under the age of 8 years.
  1. Vaccine Administration Time 

Monkeypox vaccine should be obtained before being infected with the disease. Even so, this vaccine can still be given when someone has been infected. Because vaccines can prevent disease or make symptoms less severe. 

A person infected with monkeypox, the CDC recommends getting the vaccine within four days, after the date of exposure to get the best benefit. This will prevent the virus from multiplying. Vaccination can be given between 4 to 14 days after exposure, before symptoms develop.

  1. Vaccine Side Effects

The monkeypox vaccine can cause side effects, namely in the form of:

  • Pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site.
  • Itchy at the injection area.
  • Muscle ache.
  • Headache.
  • Fatigue.
  • Nauseous .
  • Freezing.
  1. Monkeypox Vaccine Preparation in Indonesia

According to the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Health, Mohammad Syahril, since the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the existence of monkeypox, the Indonesian government has been preparing to face the disease caused by the virus. 

"God willing, we will have around 10,000 vaccines later. And we will give it to those who are suffering from monkeypox in the incubation period and to close contacts," said Syahril as quoted from one of the national online media, Saturday (20/08/2022).

Meanwhile, for the type of vaccine to be used in Indonesia, the Ministry of Health is still waiting for a recommendation from the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM).

That's all you need to know about monkeypox vaccine facts. While waiting for further policies on monkeypox vaccines in Indonesia, the best effort to prevent infection at this time is to always maintain hand and food hygiene. Also, avoid coming into contact with animals that pose a risk of spreading disease

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