"CDC Urges 2 Million Americans to Receive MPOX Vaccine"
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has recommended that up to 2 million Americans, primarily gay men and healthcare workers, receive the mpox vaccine routinely to reduce the risk of contracting the disease. Currently, the CDC only recommends vaccination during outbreaks. The FDA has already approved Bavarian Nordic's JYNNEOS vaccine for preventing smallpox and mpox. The final decision will be made by CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen. Last year, during a global outbreak, vaccines were scarce, but efforts were made to provide 2.5 million doses to the public, with about 23% of the recommended individuals receiving the vaccine.