Empox (monkeypox) vaccine “More than 70% of vaccinations have sufficient antibodies”. As of the 8th of this month, there have been a total of 242 Empox patients in Japan.
The research group plans to increase the number of research subjects in the future, including those infected with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), who have weakened immune systems. "Additional vaccinations may be necessary in order to maintain the antibodies that decrease over time," says Professor Shigeru Morikawa.