The monkeypox vaccine can be given to children to prevent the spread of the disease, according to the government. The NHS has begun rolling out the vaccine to some people in the UK and a number of children have already received the jab.
The NHS has decided to give the vaccine to those who are most likely to come into contact with the virus. This includes certain health workers and gay and bisexual men.
While there is no dedicated vaccine to treat monkeypox, the smallpox (MVA) vaccine has been found to provide a "good level of protection" against monkeypox. It is therefore being rolled out to those eligible.
