The return of monkeypox

This article explains the history of monkeypox and the fight to prevent its spread during the 2022 outbreak. Monkeypox is closely related to smallpox, so the smallpox vaccine has been highly effective against both diseases; however, the eradication of smallpox means the vaccine is no longer administered, making people vulnerable to monkeypox.

Written for NU Sci Issue 53: Odyssey, Fall 2022