JANUARY 13, 2025

What Motivates People to Receive the Mpox Vaccine?

By Ethan Covey 

When people are aware that their behavior puts them at risk, some will be motivated to receive mpox vaccination (Jynneos, Bavarian Nordic), according to a recent survey.

Studying the reasons why people receive mpox vaccination can help target efforts to specific populations and organize outreach efforts for future epidemics, according to a study presented at IDWeek 2024, held in Los Angeles (poster P-38).