Children are left behind in Congo's mpox vaccination drive

Science. 2024 Nov 29;386(6725):954. doi: 10.1126/science.adu8279. Epub 2024 Nov 28.

Abstract

Regulatory and liability issues are delaying immunization of the group most vulnerable to severe disease and death.

Publication types

  • News

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Humans
  • Mpox, Monkeypox* / prevention & control
  • Smallpox Vaccine* / administration & dosage
  • Vaccination* / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Vulnerable Populations*

Substances

  • Smallpox Vaccine