Have monkeypox vaccine questions? We have answers. – The Washington Post

Monkeypox is rapidly spreading in the United States in an outbreak the Biden administration has declared a public health emergency.

Unlike the early days of the novel coronavirus, the United States has a vaccine available to protect people against monkeypox — both before and after exposure to the virus. But supplies are limited, and public health authorities are prioritizing high-risk groups while awaiting additional shipments.