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# Mpox

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This is a non-live immunisation.

Imvanex?? (MVA-BN) is a live attenuated non-replicating smallpox vaccine. It may be used for pre-exposure mpox prophylaxis in healthcare workers or for post-exposure prophylaxis in contacts of mpox cases.

If given for mpox vaccination, treat as a non-live vaccine (see Mpox).

Immunisation type

  Non-live

Minimum deferral period

  No

Example adult preparation(s)

  Imvanex?? (MVA-BN)

Last updated in WB-DSG Edition 203 Release 78 (28 August 2025)

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