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Behavioral Changes, Not Vaccination, Key to Slowing 2022 Mpox Outbreak, Study Finds
Ayanna Amadi
29 Feb 2024 15:27 EST
As the 2022 mpox outbreak unfolded, drawing global attention and concern, a recent study led by epidemiologist Miguel Paredes of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center has shed new light on the mechanisms that contributed to its slowdown. Published in the journal Cell, the research provides compelling evidence that significant behavioral adjustments among gay and bisexual men played a more crucial role in curtailing the outbreak's spread than vaccination efforts. This discovery not only highlights the power of public health messaging but also underscores the complexities of managing emerging health crises....
Behavioral Changes, Not Vaccination, Key to Slowing 2022 Mpox Outbreak, Study Finds
Ayanna Amadi
29 Feb 2024 15:27 EST
As the 2022 mpox outbreak unfolded, drawing global attention and concern, a recent study led by epidemiologist Miguel Paredes of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center has shed new light on the mechanisms that contributed to its slowdown. Published in the journal Cell, the research provides compelling evidence that significant behavioral adjustments among gay and bisexual men played a more crucial role in curtailing the outbreak's spread than vaccination efforts. This discovery not only highlights the power of public health messaging but also underscores the complexities of managing emerging health crises....