Vaccination, sexual bubbles and condoms: A doctor's tips on protecting yourself from mpox

Health authorities across Australia are encouraging at risk people to get fully vaccinated for mpox as the number of cases grows. There have been more than 340 cases this year which is more than double the number during the last outbreak in 2022. The outbreak in Australia is less severe than the one causing serious illness and deaths in parts of Africa. Dr Tom Morley is a sexual health doctor at Thorne Harbour Health in Melbourne. He told Greg Dyett being fully vaccinated for mpox is important for those most at risk.

Doctor Tom Morley from Thorne Harbour Health in Melbourne says being fully vaccinated for mpox is important for people most at risk. Source: SBS News

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