More than 6,000 cases of monkeypox have been recorded in 58 countries, mainly European, and more than 500 cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in France. Monkeypox is on the rise, according to the World Health Organization. Faced with this upsurge, nine new vaccination sites will open in Île-de-France. This spread mainly concerns men who have sex with other men. LGBTQI + associations are asking for access to the vaccine for men having homosexual relations.
For the moment, the health authorities only recommend the vaccination of contact persons, in particular health professionals, and if possible four days after exposure to the virus. Decryption of Jeanne Brugère-Picoux, honorary professor of the National Veterinary School of Alfort and member of the National Academy of Medicine.