This includes those who are immuno-compromised, such as people living with HIV, which is another concern.
The stockpile holds more than 100 million doses of the original smallpox vaccine, however it is associated with certain side effects and isn’t recommended for certain individuals. The United States emergency stockpile consists of two FDA-approved vaccines a that could be used to combat a monkeypox outbreak, according to a press statement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday. Many are also concerned about whether the world’s stockpiles of vaccines are plentiful enough, in the event of a wider-spread outbreak.
