Monkeypox vaccine ‘in short supply’ as cases rise by two in Scotland

Two more cases of monkeypox have been registered in Scotland since last week

A VACCINE for monkeypox is “in short supply globally” as cases increased by two in Scotland since last week.

Dr Nick Phin, the director of public health science and medical director at Public Health Scotland, said there had been supply issues with the jab due it only being manufactured by one company globally.