The European Commission bought about this Tuesday 110,000 doses A vaccine against monkeypox at the expense of the community budget, with the aim of dispersing it among the countries of the European Union, which will receive the first batches “at the end of June”, as announced by the Health Commissioner, Stella Kyriakides.
At least 900 people infected with the virus Since the first cases were detected in mid-May, cases are in 19 member states, including Spain.
Brussels closes acquisition deal with lab Bavarian Scandinavian It will be funded through the European health agency (HaDEA) and with funds from the European Union budget, so the Community Manager will “donate” the vaccines to Member States who will receive doses based on their populations but giving priority to countries. most affected by the epidemic
Vice-President of the European Commission for Way of Life, Margaritis Schinas, He announced that “for the first time” community funds will be allocated to the purchase of vaccines as a result of his commitment to “build an authentic and robust Health Alliance.”
In a recent recommendation, the European Center for Disease Control and Prevention (ECDC) noted the use of the smallpox vaccine as follows: prophylaxis after exposure to the virus of close contacts who are at higher risk, although management advocates individual assessment of the risks and benefits.