Belgium expands vaccination against monkeypox: specific risk groups vaccinated preventively

Meanwhile, since the end of May, 393 people have been infected with the monkeypox virus in Belgium (figures from July 26, Sciensano), all men between 20 and 71 years old. The virus is mainly circulating within the gay community, where the demand for preventive vaccination is increasing. To be clear, this is not an STI, anyone can get the disease.