According to Ministry of Health, the first phase of immunization against mpox will focus on groups at risk for severe forms of the disease, and on people living with HIV/AIDS and professionals who work in areas exposed to the virus.
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Around 47 thousand doses of the vaccine are available in the National Immunization Program (PNI) for use by the population. The vaccination schedule is two for each person.
O Ministry of Health stated that the doses will be sent according to the progress of vaccination and in accordance with requests from the states and the Federal District.