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The Department of Health on Friday said it is discussing the possible procurement of monkeypox antivirals in case of an outbreak in the country. Citing the World Health Organization, the DOH said that the monkeypox vaccine is not yet widely available. “The DOH is exploring all possible available sources and expedient legal methods for the procurement of Monkeypox vaccines,” it said in a message to reporters.
“At present, the DOH is preparing supply chains and logistics services. There are ongoing internal discussions, based on scientific evidence, for the possible acquisition of antivirals in the event of an outbreak or severe cases,” it added.and Prevention said that one vaccine called Imvamune or Imvanex vaccine has been licensed in the United States to prevent monkeypox or smallpox.