Mpox: WHO Approves Administration of Jynneos Vaccine for Adolescents

On Monday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced its approval of Bavarian Nordic’s Jynneos vaccine for adolescents aged 12 to 17. This group is considered particularly vulnerable to mpox outbreaks. The vaccine was prequalified by the WHO on October 8, 2024, following its earlier approval for adults.

The approval comes after the European Union authorised the vaccine for adolescents in September. The WHO declared mpox a global public health emergency in August, after a new strain of the virus spread across many countries.

Bavarian Nordic is set to begin clinical trials to assess the vaccine’s safety for children aged two to 12. The trials are expected to start in October. Meanwhile, the U.S. FDA has approved the vaccine for adults.

Another mpox vaccine, LC16, developed by Japan’s KM Biologics, is already approved for use in children but requires a specialised needle for administration.

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