"Behavioral Changes, Not Vaccines, Halted Mpox Outbreak, Study Shows"
A study found that the 2022 mpox outbreak among gay and bisexual men slowed down due to changes in sexual behaviors, rather than the vaccine, with just 8% of high-risk individuals having received the mpox vaccine. Behavioral modifications in the community led to a decline in transmission before vaccination rollout. The outbreak involved almost 93,500 cases globally, and the virus primarily spread through skin-to-skin contact among men who have sex with men. The study emphasizes the importance of early detection of emerging diseases and the role of vaccines in curbing disease spread, despite the impact of behavioral changes.
