NSW monkeypox vaccine roll out to start on Monday
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NSW monkeypox vaccine roll out to start on Monday

People most at risk from monkeypox in NSW will have access to the first 5500 vaccine doses from Monday,as sexual health and infectious disease experts warn Australia’s outbreak won’t slow down until 75,000 people get their first shots.

  • byKate Aubusson

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