Monkeypox vaccines arrive in South Australia to assist at-risk groups

Monkeypox vaccines have arrived in South Australia to help vaccinate at-risk groups.

The state received an initial 900 doses, as a part of a national roll-out.

Across Australia, 66 confirmed and probable cases have been identified.

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South Australia has recorded one case so far, which was identified in a person who had travelled overseas.

Chief Health Officer Professor Nicola Spurrier said the Communicable Disease Control Branch is working with sexual health services to deliver the initial allocation of the monkeypox vaccine.

"Due to the initial limited supply of the vaccine, those at greatest risk will be contacted directly," Spurrier said.

More doses are expected to arrive in South Australia in the next few months.