Smallpox vaccine protects against monkeypox.
Monkeypox virus is a double-stranded DNA virus belonging to the genus Orthopoxvirus of the family Poxviridae.Monkeypox is a zoonotic infectious disease caused by monkeypox virus. Its clinical manifestations are rash, fever and fatigue.
Smallpox virus contains DNA within its core and is morphologically brick-like, belonging to the genus Poxvirus. The commonly used smallpox vaccines are liquid cowpox vaccine and freeze-dried cowpox vaccine. From the above, we can see that monkeypox virus and smallpox virus belong to the same genus of poxviruses, and the vaccine against smallpox virus is also effective against monkeypox virus, so it can prevent monkeypox.
If medication is needed, it is recommended to use it under the guidance of a doctor and not blindly on your own to avoid adverse effects.