Nigeria to Begin Monkeypox Vaccination on October 8
Nigeria is set to begin its monkeypox vaccination campaign on October 8, following recent regulatory approvals, according to a spokesperson from the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA).
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Remi Adeleke, the spokesperson, stated that the vaccines will first undergo a three-week laboratory analysis before being distributed to five states. A total of 4,750 individuals will receive two doses each, with a 28-day interval between doses.
The vaccination campaign will focus on those at higher risk, including health workers and individuals with low immunity who have been in close contact with mpox patients.
This initiative follows the arrival of 10,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine in Nigeria on August 27, provided by the American Agency for International Development (USAID).
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