[Archyde.com, 25th Johannesburg]–South African disease experts do not expect monkeypox infection to spread on a scale comparable to that of the new coronavirus, and there is no need to proceed with large-scale vaccination worldwide. rice field.
As of the 25th, no confirmed or suspected monkeypox infections have been found in South Africa.
Monkeypox is an endemic disease in western and central Africa. It is usually a mild viral infection, but since early May, more than 200 confirmed and suspected cases of infection have occurred in at least 19 countries, mainly in Europe, and South African health officials are increasing their vigilance.
The case fatality rate of the strains associated with this infection is around 1%. No deaths have been reported so far.
“No major vaccinations are needed at this time,” Adrian Puren, executive director of the South African National Institute for Infectious Diseases (NICD), said at a news conference.
He added, “Since the amount of money that can be spent on vaccines is limited, it is necessary to formulate priorities and approaches.” Vaccine use should be prioritized over more pathogenic and fatal diseases. Showed recognition of.