Mpox cases soar in US as high-risk groups urged to get vaccinated by experts

By Estel Farell-Roig Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is on the rise in the US, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. The country as seen the number of infections double compared to this time last year. While the 2022 outbreak – which saw cases across the country reach 32,000 – is largely over, experts say some high-risk groups should continue taking extra precautions. According to a CDC expert, most reported cases are people who are either unvaccinated or under-vaccinated – which means they only had one dose. The Jynneos vaccine is two doses and is advised for tho…

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