The Biden administration needs to overhaul its response to monkeypox. Now. For many who were around during the height of the AIDS epidemic, the Biden administration’s missteps around monkeypox are pale but haunting reminders of past battles.
That’s particularly galling for LGBTQ+ Americans as more than 95% of monkeypox cases in 2022 are striking men who have sex with men (MSM).
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates1.6 million Americans are at risk, requiring 3.2 million doses.
But outreach has been ineffective.Not even 10% are fully vaccinated. It’s imperative that the White House implement a comprehensive plan emphasizing equity in prevention, vaccination, testing, and treatment.