As the NYC deploys monkeypox vaccination, the CDC works to increase access

New York Cityis the first jurisdiction in the country to vaccinatemonkeypoxon ThursdayAnnounced that it became. A wider group of people at risk of illness. The city offers shots to "gay, bisexual, and other men having sex with men" who are 18 years of age or older and have "multiple or anonymous sex partners in the last 14 days."

This is an overseas health authority, including the United Kingdomand Canada, where vaccination against monkeypox is also expanding. Reflects the decision of. Most of the cases identified in recent global outbreaks were men having sex with men, but authorities warn that anyone can get sick through close physical contact with the infected. .. So far, at least5 womenare one of the cases in the United States.

Hundreds of people lined up on the shot on Thursday,CBS New York reportedand such high demand There was The city had to close the vaccination clinic for carry-on. (Reservations can be made atnyc.gov/health/monkeypox)

Just a few of Jynneos The 1,000 dose vaccinewas supplied by the city, but local authorities say they are working with the Disease Control and Prevention Center to demand more from the national stockpile.

The CDC is currently working with several state and local health departments across the country to expand the eligibility for monkeypox vaccination, federal health officials said Thursday. sauce. 

This move represents the latest escalation in the Biden administration's response to an increasing number of cases worldwide, withcurrently confirmed by more than 3,000 people worldwide. We are counting the number of patients who have been. The CDC'slatest national tallycounts 173 cases of monkeypox nationwide in 24 states and the District of Columbia.

"We are aware that there are many jurisdictions that report a high percentage of unidentified contacts, and at this time we are considering, planning, and even expanding vaccination programs. Has several jurisdictions in place: "CDC Brett Petersen told the authorities'Immunization Implementation Advisory Boardon Thursday.  

Petersen said the CDC is working with the Panel and other partners to develop a new national strategy for monkey vaccine doses in US stocks. The current federal government's response to Jynneos . Recommendations were primarily limited to medical personnel who were exposed to high-risk exposure to patients.

"We have dealt with this, especially in the best way this medical procedure is best. There are also some supply restrictions that we are working on to ensure that they are provided and used in a fair manner, "said Petersen. 

The government warehouse has 36,000 courses of Jynneos vaccine, "ready to release" and can be shipped within 2 days. Over 4,000 courses of double dose vaccine have been distributed to 28 states and territories.

In addition to the500,000 additional doses requested by the Biden administration to the company, an additional 150,000 courses of Jynneos will be offered by the manufacturer Bavarian Nordic in the coming weeks. Fill the vial from your own spare.

For decades, the federal government has invested millions of dollars in the development of Bavarian Nordic vaccines in case of an outbreak. According to officials, the company could fill an additional 7.9 million doses of Jynneos into US vials as needed. The

CDC has also shippedtests for the orthopox virus , a family of viruses that include both monkeypox and smallpox, to several commercial laboratories.

These laboratories will begin testing suspected monkeypox cases "by early July" to replace the network of public health laboratories that have previously handled cases. There is likely to be. 

The CDC, which can perform tests that distinguish between monkeypox and smallpox, requires that positive samples be transferred in commercial laboratories for "characteristic testing." 

"As we continue to say, healthcare providers should act on the results of a positive orthopox virus before a CDC monkeypox-specific test is performed. You can and should act, "CDC spokesman Kristen Nordland said in a statement.

So far, no deaths have been reported in the United States from this disease.This causes a painful, itchy rash or pain in, which can last for weeks until the itching is over. Virtually all cases to date are believed to have been transmitted either through close skin-to-skin contact or through shared fabrics such as towels and bedding.

The CDC also plans to investigate whether monkeypox has spread through semen. Patients with known infections range from 20 to 76 years, mostly male, but include a small number of females. So far, no healthcare professional has tested positive for the disease after treating the patient.

"We are examining several clusters across the country. Most of these cases have been established by the international community and the scientific community in that they occur in men who have sex with men. It sounds like the one, "CDC's Agam Rao told the panel.

Recent increases in infectionsare believed to have been acquired by "local infections" or could not be associated with another known case, Rao added. ..

Accelerating US response to monkeypox is due to federal authorities attending the World Health Organization'semergency meetingand deciding whether to declare an outbreak.An international public health emergency, or PHEIC, of ​​international concern.

"If a PHEIC is declared, followed by the United States and a public health emergency, some of these regulatory mechanisms for health care may change and expand the possibilities. Use under an emergency use authorization or emergency use instruction. "

For example, the CDC is pursuing a Food and Drug Administration permit to extend the use of the vaccine to more children who may be exposed. Children previously exposed to monkeypox had to be vaccinated at least once, Petersen said. 

Molly Howell, head of the Immune Administrators Association, also told the Commission that many health departments are devoted to controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Howell, local vaccination programs need time to prepare for large-scale monkeypox immunization efforts and may require more resources. 

"Most of our COVID vaccine funding is very specific to the COVID vaccine and cannot be used to develop the monkeypox vaccine initiative," Howell said.