Accordingly, the sting is only recommended for certain risk groups, such as laboratory workers and people who have come into direct contact with the virus. Meanwhile, the number of confirmed cases in Austria has increased further – to 83 compared to 62 in the previous week.
The NIG recommends vaccination against smallpox as post-exposure prophylaxis after contact with a sick person, for specialized laboratory staff and for health workers with a high risk of exposure. Depending on the availability, people with individual risk behavior could also be offered a vaccination as a result. According to the NIG, risky behavior occurs when people have frequent, alternating sexual contact.
Homosexual men particularly affected
In Austria, men with same-sex partners are currently particularly affected by monkeypox, according to the Ministry of Health. Vaccination of the general population was not recommended due to the epidemiology, the course of infection and the low probability of infection.
- The vaccination recommendation of the National Vaccination Panel in detail
Meanwhile, the first vaccine delivery is expected next week. The procurement of the serum takes place in a joint process at European level, which is organized by the health agency HERA, according to the Ministry of Health.
With support from Germany, Austria secured further deliveries from the European contingent. Another major delivery of the vaccines Imvanex or Jynneos is expected in the coming weeks.
From now on, the authorities will provide information about the development of the monkeypox infection situation every Friday via the AGES dashboard, according to the Ministry of Health.
Source: Nachrichten
