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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

It's a different virus but still require some attention, which is why the WHO declared mpox virus a public health emergency of international concern.

There's already a vaccine which is great, as long as people have access to it and dedice to get vaccinated. But the current MPOX epidemy demonstrate the current vaccination rate is insufficient.