The Biden administration says there’s now enough monkeypox vaccine available but the shots aren’t getting to those who need them the most. About 10% of monkeypox vaccine doses have been given to Black people, even though they account for one-third of U.S. cases. That’s according to government data released Friday. Experts say the disparity may be related to how and where shots are being offered and publicized. It may be that some Black men don’t trust doctors and government public health efforts. Most U.S. monkeypox cases have been in men who have sex with men, but officials have stressed that anyone can catch the virus.
US data reveals racial gaps in monkeypox vaccinations
