QuickCheck: Is the chickenpox vaccine also effective for monkeypox?

By NIKLAS ALBAKRI

There have been several claims made that the chickenpox vaccine provides protection against monkeypox.

Is this true?

Unlock 30% Savings on Ad-Free Access Now!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Subscribe

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Subscribe

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only

Subscribe
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.

Related stories:
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
StarVerified , QuickCheck , True or Not , Monkeypox , Chickenpox , Vaccine , Smallpox

Others Also Read

Stopping online violence against women
Letters1h ago

Stopping online violence against women

Padini keeps it simple and solid
Star Biz77h ago

Padini keeps it simple and solid

Small families, big expectations: privilege, pressure and the price of shrinking families
starplus21 Jun 2025

Small families, big expectations: privilege, pressure and the price of shrinking families

HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2”(2025): PC-level experience, a genius design for business and professionals on- the-go
STARPICKS

HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2”(2025): PC-level experience, a genius design for business and professionals on- the-go

Inari favoured despite price weakness
Star Biz77h ago

Inari favoured despite price weakness

Telcos bet on solar
Star Biz77h ago

Telcos bet on solar

Global storms rain on fiscal reforms
Star Biz77h ago

Global storms rain on fiscal reforms

Testing the waters across Causeway
Star Biz77h ago

Testing the waters across Causeway

Tennis-Alcaraz beats Lehecka in Queen's final to send Wimbledon statement
Tennis8h ago

Tennis-Alcaraz beats Lehecka in Queen's final to send Wimbledon statement

Bitcoin falls 4% to $99,237
Technology8h ago

Bitcoin falls 4% to $99,237

Chinese student jailed for 24 years for raping women in UK and China
AseanPlus News9h ago

Chinese student jailed for 24 years for raping women in UK and China

US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites sparks worldwide condemnation
AseanPlus News10h ago

US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites sparks worldwide condemnation

Load more

Copyright © 1995- 2025 Star Media Group Berhad [197101000523 (10894-D)]

Best viewed on Chrome browsers.

Want to listen to full audio?

Unlock unlimited access to enjoy personalise features on the TheStar.com.my

Already a member? Log In