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Madagascar forced to divide and share mpox vaccine as epidemic takes off
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Maeve Cullinan
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Madagascar is implementing fractional dosing, splitting single mpox vaccine vials into fifths, to address a severe shortage during its largest-ever outbreak. While this WHO-authorized strategy aims to stretch limited supplies to protect more people, it introduces logistical challenges and requires specialized administration techniques.
Madagascar has recorded at least 4,000 mpox cases so far - Simon Townsley Authorities in Madagascar are being forced to split single vaccines into fifths to try to protect as many people as possible during an ongoing mpox outbreak.
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