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NISH (NITAG Support Hub) 7: Mpox : PICO used for search terms

This Library Guide is a collection of useful documents & evidence on the efficacy, effectiveness and impact of MPox vaccines to support NITAG members and other policy makers throughout Africa with making evidence-based recommendations.

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Policy question 1: Should country X recommend Mpox vaccines for populations in the community of high risk of being exposed to Mpox during the current outbreak?

Population Populations in the community at high risk of Mpox in outbreak settings
Intervention Administration of the licensed or WHO prequalified Mpox vaccine (MVA-BN [ 2doses]. LC-16 [1 dose] or A-CAM2000 [1 dose])
Comparison none
Outcome Reduction in incidence of Mpox infection, (hospitalization and death)
   

Policy question 2 : Should country X recommend Mpox vaccines for healthcare workers and frontline workers at high risk of being exposed during the current outbreak?

Population Healthcare workers and frontline workers at high risk of exposure to Mpox
Intervention Administration of the licensed or WHO prequalified Mpox vaccine (MVA-BN [ 2doses]. LC-16 [1 dose] or A-CAM2000 [1 dose])
Comparison none
Outcome Reduction in incidence of Mpox infection, (hospitalization and death)