Armenia health ministry: Vaccination against smallpox is 85% effective for mpox as well

August 20, 2024  16:21

The mpox virus, which is spreading from the Democratic Republic of Congo, has caused an emergency situation, reports the RFE/RL Armenian service.

The Ministry of Health of Armenia has already reacted to this situation, with a call to follow the rules of hygiene and avoid contact with people with rashes.

The ministry added that vaccination against smallpox is 85% effective for mpox, too.

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