Monkeypox warning for seafarers

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ICS warns on monkeypox - Splash247

Monkeypox virus transmits from one person to another by close contact with lesions, body fluids, respiratory droplets, and contaminated materials such as bedding. The incubation period of monkeypox is usually from six to 13 days but can range from five to 21 days.

Historically, vaccination against smallpox had protected against monkeypox

So no “hotsheeting” until this blows over.

Us “Oldtimers” that had smallpox vaccine to be allowed to travel should be safe this time.
Check your “little yellow book” to verify that you have had smallpox vaccine:

In 97% of the participants, no decrease in vaccinia-specific antibody titers was noted with age over a follow-up period of up to 88 years
Data suggest that multiple or recent smallpox vaccinations are not essential to maintain vaccinia-specific antibody responses in human subjects

Source: Immunity from Smallpox Vaccine Persists for Decades - PMC

[squidly]

Anyone who was in the Iraq war probably got a smallpox vaccine as well, it’s not just old farts.

[New3M]

I got one 10 years ago and I’m not even over the hill yet.