Trevor A. Crowell, MD, PhD (@tcrowellmd.bsky.social)

Data from this multinational study in Africa show substantial hesitancy to receive an mpox vaccine. To facilitate public health response to future outbreaks, we need to engage people proactively to build trust/confidence. www.thelancet.com/journals/ecl... #IDSky #EpiSky #globalhealth

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Mpox vaccination hesitancy, previous immunisation coverage, and vaccination readiness in the African region: a multinational survey Our findings indicate a significant level of hesitancy toward mpox vaccination in the African region. Individuals who have not previously received other vaccines are at a higher risk of refusing to vaccinate against mpox for themselves and for children. However, high vaccination readiness can help mitigate this risk. The study recommends that regions in Africa with low immunisation coverage should continue to enhance vaccination education and improve vaccination readiness to reduce hesitancy and promote the mpox vaccination program. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article/PIIS2589-5370%2824%2900626-6/fulltext