.There is an outcry in many countries due to the Mpox virus.In the midst of the first outbreak of this virus in the whole world, very good news has come from the World Health Organization( WHO).In which the World Health Organization approved the vaccine for the treatment of Mpox.
“MVA – BN”vaccine was declared the first vaccine against box virus by the World Health Organization on Friday.Which has been added to the pre-qualification list against Mpox.
This is a good news by World health organization , people will also be able to reach the vaccine as soon as possible and there will be a lot of improvement.
At the same time, WHO has just said that it will be kept in mind that if there is an urgent need, this vaccine should be delivered first.
Explaining this, world health organization said: The vaccine is not for children under 18 years of age.However, WHO issues instructions to make vaccine for children under 18 years of age, pregnant women and people with low immunity.
World health organization statement on vaccine
The information provided by the manufacturer is based on the ongoing report prepared by the European Medicines Agency. The aim of the pre-qualification process is to rapidly distribute the vaccine and make the vaccine conveniently available everywhere.
World Health Organization Director Dr. Tardos Adonis has previously stressed the importance of preventing component outbreaks (especially in Africa).He has said that this is our first step against the epidemic in Africa which will prove to be effective somewhere in our future.
He said that in the context of the current and future outbreak in Africa, pre-qualification will be a big and first step taken by us against the Mpox virus.
He also directed to immediately set up facilities to ensure that the vaccine reaches every place at the right time and in the right quantity.
He has just said that along with this public equipment, this vaccine will prove to be very helpful in preventing infection and saving lives.
The uses of MVA -BN vaccine are as follows-
This MVA-BN vaccine is given as a two dose injection at an interval of 4 weeks.
This vaccine is approved for people above 18 years of age.
This vaccine is stored in cold conditions.
After being stored in cold conditions, this vaccine can remain stable for at least 8 weeks at a temperature of 2 to 8 degrees Celsius.
Up to 82% successful
According to World health organization assistant director general doctor Ukiko ‘the approval of vaccine against Mpox virus is our first step in the context of both the outbreak of this terrible epidemic in Africa and the future. On reaching out to everyone as much as possible, he said that the most important thing is to distribute charity and help as much as possible.He also pointed out the urgent need for public equipment to prevent transmission to minimize infectionThere is a rush to purchase this vaccine by the government and some international medical agencies to help people so that they can get this vaccine safely’.
According to the previous data, it is said that the first vaccine of Mpox was successful in protecting people up to 76% but after the second dose, this vaccine is proving to protect up to 82%.
MVA- BN vaccine has been rolled out in Canada, America , Singapore, Switzerland ,the European Union and the UK.
What is Mpox Virus?
Mpox virus which is commonly known as monkeypox virus. MPox virus is an infectious viral disease that is affecting humans as well as animals.
Its symptoms are a rash that forms blisters and then crusts over it, fever and swollen lymph nodes.
This disease is mild and most people recover within a few days without treatment.It takes at least 3 to 7 days from exposure to symptoms, otherwise symptoms take 2 to 4 weeks.
Sometimes the case become sever. This happens in some people like children, old people, pregnant women or people who have less immunity.
Till now, smallpox vaccine is being given to treat people, but a few days ago, a vaccine has been approved by WHO for this also.
There is a MVA- BN vaccine which has been approved by WHO to prevent up to 82% of the incidence of Mpox disease.
Doctors have said that like smallpox, it is an untouchable disease, so stay away as much as possible from any patient who has been infected with it.
In the research done till now, it has been seen that this disease can be cured but now new and dangerous versions of it have also been seen which cannot be cured without vaccine.
The SMS urges everyone that if you notice symptoms in your family or anyone around you, you should contact your private hospital and start treatment as soon as possible.
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