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Challenges in Controlling the Monkeypox Outbreak in the US
TLDR The Monkeypox outbreak in the US has been difficult to control due to the use of a live virus vaccine with serious side effects, the presence of HIV in a significant portion of those affected, and delays in mobilizing countermeasures. Efforts should focus on controlling the virus and distributing tests and vaccines equitably to vulnerable populations.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses what went wrong with the Monkeypox outbreak in the US.
02:38
Despite having vaccines and a drug available, the Monkeypox outbreak in the US has been difficult to control due to the use of a live virus vaccine called ACAM2000, which can cause serious side effects and is not recommended for certain individuals, and the fact that a significant portion of those affected also have HIV.
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Despite having vaccines and a drug available, the Monkeypox outbreak in the US has been difficult to control due to the use of a live virus vaccine called ACAM2000, which can cause serious side effects and is not recommended for certain individuals, and the fact that a significant portion of those affected also have HIV.
07:58
The use of the live virus vaccine ACAM2000, which has significant adverse events and is not recommended for certain individuals, has complicated the control of the Monkeypox outbreak in the US.
11:03
The mobilization of countermeasures from the beginning of the Monkeypox outbreak could have been faster, but delays were not due to the affected gay community.
13:36
The focus should be on the virus, not on the individuals infected, and it is important to remember that monkeypox could potentially become endemic in the US if not controlled through vaccination efforts.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci hopes that countermeasures for monkeypox, such as tests and vaccines, will be distributed equitably to vulnerable populations throughout the country.
