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Africa’s public health agency says the continent of 1.3 billion people still does not have a single dose of the monkeypox vaccine, but “very advanced discussions” are underway with at least two partners

Over 30,000 cases of monkeypox have been reported in more than 80 countries worldwide in 2022. Most are in countries that have never previously reported monkeypox. While monkeypox is not as transmissible as many respiratory infections (such as COVID-19), it’s still important to curb the spread.

On Aug. 4, the Biden administration declared monkeypox a national public health emergency, and cases continue to soar nationwide.

Australia's vaccine and therapeutic pipeline has been bolstered by the unveiling the National Vaccine and Therapeutics Laboratory in Melbourne.

Scientists are racing to find a vaccine for the sexually transmitted infection as case numbers continue to climb among the young.

The latest monkeypox outbreak is being seized upon by anti-vaccine and hate groups, but experts say public health authorities must focus on inclusive and destigmatising messaging.

COVID-19 vaccines are now approved for children aged from six months up to five years and are already being rolled out to about 70,000 at-risk youngsters.

Children will be offered ‘catchup’ or booster vaccines after polioviruses found in wastewater

Children aged one to nine will be able to get the jab - either as a catch up dose or a booster.