CDC Advisors Recommend Mpox Shots For Routine Prevention Among At-Risk Adults—Here’s What To Know
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Topline A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention committee voted Wednesday to recommend the routine use of Bavarian Nordic’s mpox vaccine in at-risk adults, paving the way for commercialization and issuing people a reminder that the virus is still circulating after last year’s outbreak. A CDC panel has recommended Jynneos be available routinely for people at risk of mpox infection. MediaNews Group via Getty Images Key Facts The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend adults at risk of mpox infection receive two shots of Bavarian Nordic’s Jynneos vaccine on a routine basis. The panel had previously endorsed the vaccine for use in people at risk of mpox infection during outbreaks only. Under the previous recommendation, mpox vaccine delivery was covered by the United States government and there were limited opportunities for Bavarian Nordic to commercialize Jynneos. The recommendations will now be passed to CDC director Mandy Cohen for final approval. Pending approval, Danish biotech Bavarian Nordic said it is aiming at a commercial launch for Jynneos in the U.S. “in the first half of 2024.” Bavarian Nordic CEO Paul Chaplin said the panel’s recommendation “recognizes the significance of maintaining a high awareness of the disease among risk groups and the importance of ensuring broader access to the vaccine beyond an outbreak situation.” What To Watch For The ACIP vote, reportedly unanimous at 14-0, is not set to be the committee’s final word on Jynneos. If passed, the group said its recommendation will only provide interim guidance that will be revisited in two to three years. At that point, the virus’ spread will be evaluated and the costs and benefits of vaccination weighed, it said. The group also noted that clinical trials for Jynneos are underway for teens ages 12 to 17 years, as the shot is…
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