Watch FIFA World Cup 2026™

LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE starting June 12 2026

Calls for more vaccines to combat Monkeypox in Australia

The Netherlands starts vaccinating against monkey pox

The Netherlands has started vaccinating against Monkeypox. Source: AAP / ANP/Sipa USA

With Monkeypox now considered a virus of national significance in Australia, those at high risk of the disease are looking to protect themselves. LGBTQI+ health organisations have been calling on the government to secure stronger supplies of a new vaccine, before the virus has a chance to take hold.


Published

By Amelia Dunn, Claire Slattery

Presented by Claire Slattery

Source: SBS News



Share this with family and friends


With Monkeypox now considered a virus of national significance in Australia, those at high risk of the disease are looking to protect themselves. LGBTQI+ health organisations have been calling on the government to secure stronger supplies of a new vaccine, before the virus has a chance to take hold.



Latest podcast episodes

Get SBS News straight to your inbox

Sign up now for daily news from Australia and around the world. You can also subscribe to Insight's weekly newsletter for in-depth features and first-person stories.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Follow SBS News

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our News podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service

Stream now

Watch the latest news videos from Australia and across the world