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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Monkeypox Update

22 June 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Sajid Javid Con Bromsgrove

NHS

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK Health Security Agency recommends a targeted vaccine strategy for high-risk groups including GBMSM and healthcare workers.
  • NHS England will provide information on how eligible individuals can obtain the monkeypox vaccine.
  • The statement updates the UK's approach to the current monkeypox outbreak.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the UK's response to the current monkeypox outbreak with an updated vaccination strategy.

Action requested

UKHSA recommends a selective vaccine strategy, targeting high-risk groups such as gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) at highest risk, and healthcare workers. NHS England will soon provide details on how eligible individuals can get vaccinated.

Key facts

  • The UK Health Security Agency published an updated vaccination strategy for the current monkeypox outbreak.
  • Vaccination should be offered to GBMSM at highest risk of transmission.
  • Targeted pre-exposure vaccination is recommended for high-risk healthcare workers.
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