“Firstly, the concern of a colleague about the health of Russians, of course, can only cause respect.
Second, as far as I know, monkeypox is a little different from smallpox.
A number of experts believe that the smallpox vaccine can protect against monkeypox, but others say more research is needed,” Tumusov said.
In his opinion, there should be readiness for vaccination, but at the moment there is no need for urgent compulsory vaccination.
In conclusion, the MP added that the decision to vaccinate should be voluntary.
Earlier, State Duma deputy Ivan Sukharev suggested considering the advisability of resuming vaccination against smallpox in Russia.
In the appeal, the legislator noted that this spring there was an outbreak of monkeypox.
This disease was found in citizens of a number of European countries, Israel and the United States, which, according to him, causes objective concern.