Jul 27, 2022 - News

Iowa has enough monkeypox vaccine for 300 people

Total confirmed monkeypox cases, by state
Data: CDC; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios

Iowa currently has enough monkeypox vaccine for up to 300 people, Alex Carfrae, a spokesperson for the state's human services department told Axios Tuesday.

  • That includes both first and second doses.

Big picture: Demand currently exceeds supply and it's expected to remain that way for the near future.

Zoom in: There have been at least two cases in central Iowa.

  • Due to the short supply of vaccine, there is no public sign-up.
  • Vaccines are prioritized for people who have been exposed to monkeypox, Carfrae said.
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