The authorities are now asking people in the risk groups to get vaccinated, but this is happening far too late, says president Marius Hofseth of the fetish and BDSM club Scandinavian Leather Men (SLM).
– We have been asking for this for two years since the infection came to Norway in 2022, says Hofseth to NRK.
He believes that the information has been too poor and that it has been complicated to carry out tests and vaccinations.
In Germany and many other countries, there was an offer for drop-in vaccination as early as spring 2022, while vaccination in Norway only started in late summer and autumn.
– By then, you had already lost several months, so that this could spread, he says.
Municipal chief physician in Oslo, Fredrik Rønning Iversen, says they are ready to accept more people who need the vaccine. The vaccination will take place at the Nydalen vaccination centre.
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health states that 2,300 people have been vaccinated, the vast majority of whom are men who have sex with men.
– Vaccination against smallpox has been available for men who have sex with men since the autumn of 2022, writes Preben Aavitsland, specialist director for monitoring at FHI, in an email to NRK.
Smallpox is a contagious viral disease that is rare in Europe but more common in Africa. The virus is related to smallpox, but is rarely fatal. Symptoms are rash, fever, muscle pain and chills. Mpox was previously referred to as Mpox.
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Interview with Marius Hofseth, President of Scandinavian Leather Men (SLM)
Interviewer: Thank you for joining us, Marius. You’ve been vocal about the vaccination efforts related to the mpox virus in Norway. What are your thoughts on the authorities finally asking people in risk groups to get vaccinated?
Marius Hofseth: Thank you for having me. While I welcome the call for vaccinations, I believe it’s happening far too late. We’ve been urging for a vaccination plan since the infection first reached Norway in 2022. It’s frustrating to see that our concerns were not addressed sooner.
Interviewer: You mention the urgency for vaccinations. What factors do you think contributed to this delay?
Marius Hofseth: The lack of information and the complexity surrounding testing and vaccination processes have made it difficult. Countries like Germany had drop-in vaccinations available as early as spring 2022, yet here in Norway, we only started vaccinations in late summer and autumn. By then, valuable time was lost, allowing the virus to spread further.
Interviewer: How has the response from public health authorities in Norway been in terms of vaccination availability for those in your community?
Marius Hofseth: We’ve seen some progress, but it hasn’t been sufficient. While municipal chief physician Fredrik Rønning Iversen has mentioned they are ready to accept more people for vaccinations at the Nydalen vaccination centre, I still feel that this should have been initiated much earlier.
Interviewer: The Norwegian Institute of Public Health reports that 2,300 people have been vaccinated so far, primarily men who have sex with men. Do you feel this is enough to combat the spread of mpox?
Marius Hofseth: It’s a start, but given the number of individuals impacted and the continued spread of mpox, we need to see much higher vaccination rates. Education and outreach are crucial to ensure everyone who is at risk understands the importance of getting vaccinated.
Interviewer: what message would you like to send to the authorities regarding future public health responses?
Marius Hofseth: I hope the authorities take these lessons to heart. Proactive communication and swift action are essential in managing public health crises. We cannot afford to delay responses when lives are at stake. We need a comprehensive strategy that prioritizes vulnerable groups and ensures they have access to necessary health services.
Interviewer: Thank you for your insights, Marius. Your perspective is vital in understanding the challenges faced by marginalized communities, especially during health crises.
Marius Hofseth: Thank you for bringing attention to this important issue.
