The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Wednesday that the monkeypox vaccine is not a magic cure, as there are reports of infections after immunization.
"We have known from the beginning that this vaccine is not a magic medicine, that it would not meet all the expectations that exist," said Rosamund Lewis, an expert on monkeypox at the WHO.
Lewis emphasized that evidence from randomized controlled trials has not yet been published, but he said that reports suggest that the vaccine is not 100 percent effective, either after exposure to the virus or as a preventative measure.
She said that vaccinated people should wait at least two weeks after receiving the second dose, so that the full effect of the vaccine can be observed.
More than 90 percent of cases of monkeypox are men who have sex with multiple partners.
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She called on these men to reduce the number of sexual partners and avoid group sex.
WHO has received more than 35.000 reports of cases of infection with this virus in 92 countries of the world.
Of them, 12 people have died.
Days ago, the spread of monkey pox was declared a global health emergency by the WHO.
What are the symptoms of the disease?
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Monkey pox is commonly reported in Central and West Africa.
It is considered endemic to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where it was first identified in humans in 1970.
Initial symptoms include fever, headache, back and muscle pain.
Meanwhile, pimples may appear on the face and body.
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They can cause severe burning and itching.
The infection is gradually removed after 14 or 21 days./ REL
