Monkeypox cases found in town
Thirteen cases of monkeypox have been found in Montreal, following reports of the disease in other countries. Anyone old enough to have had a smallpox vaccination is already immunized, but that leaves a lot of people unprotected. Feeling itchy yet?
Ephraim 08:09 on 2022-05-19 Permalink
Basically they stopped giving it in 1972. But it’s not a once-in-a-lifetime vaccine, so it’s only partial coverage… from 3 to 5 years, with boosters needed. But since it hasn’t really been used since the early 70s… it’s based on a live vaccine… basically this is really old school vaccine, but no one bothers to update it, since we eradicated the disease behind it. The vaccine is 95% effective, but may have unknown side effects.
Poutine Pundit 09:09 on 2022-05-19 Permalink
The title of that article is somewhat misleading. Thirteen people who may have been exposed are awaiting test results, but it’s not that easily transmitted, might be syphilis or herpes, and, if you scroll down, the article says “pour le moment, le Québec n’a aucun cas confirmé.”
Kate 11:46 on 2022-05-19 Permalink
A public health presser revealed that there are 17 cases under investigation in the Montreal area. La Presse goes further and says the 17 cases are confirmed (I may be misunderstanding “La Santé publique de Montréal confirme 17 cas suspects” is probably saying there are 17 suspicious cases, not 17 cases confirmed.)
Bert 18:14 on 2022-05-19 Permalink
LOCKDOWN!!!!