The Andalusian Health Service (SAS) of the Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs of the Government of Andalusia has started calling since last week the 1,359 Andalusians who have been waiting for the administration of the second dose against smallpox, 28% of the total number of people (4,921) received the protective vaccine. Of them, 3,562 have received the complete vaccination schedule (72.3%), which means that “27.7% still have to receive the second dose” (1,359 people).
These are the figures that the Ministry has given now led by Rocío Hernández to Europa Press. The Andalusian health administration warned a few weeks ago that it is “basic” that people belonging to risk groups for being infected with monkeypox (now also known as mpox) receive the complete vaccination schedule as a prevention, a schedule that It consists of two doses.
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Preventive or “pre-exposure” vaccination is indicated for people who engage in risky sexual practices, especially but not exclusively for gays, bisexuals and men who have sex with men. In addition, indicates the Ministry of Health, vaccination should be given to people who are called “at risk of work”, that is, health workers in consultations specialized in the care of diseases who are sexually attracted, laboratory workers who handle samples that may be contaminated with smallpox and the workers responsible for surface disinfection in special places where sexual intercourse is dangerous, without adequate personal protection elements or has been frequently used.
One dose for the “post-exposure” regimen.
Regarding “post-exposure” prophylaxis, that is, for people who have maintained risk habits, close contacts of confirmed cases, as well as health care and laboratory workers with contact with confirmed cases and at the In the event of EPI use, a single dose is recommended.
