WHO approves the first vaccine for ampox, vaccination will start first in these countries including Africa

WHO approves the first vaccine for ampox, vaccination will start first in these countries including Africa

The World Health Organization on Friday approved Bavarian Nordic’s MVA-BN vaccine as the first shot against vapox. The World Health Organization said on Friday it had granted its first authorization for use of a vaccine against vapox in adults, calling it an important step toward fighting the disease in Africa and beyond. The pre-qualification of the vaccine by Bavarian Nordic A/S means that donors such as the GAVI vaccine alliance and UNICEF can buy it. But supplies are limited because there is only one manufacturer. Bavarian Nordic (BAVA.CO) Vaccines The…

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