Mpox not an imminent threat in the US
University of Connecticut — August 26, 2024, 04:01 PM UTC
Summary: The World Health Organization has declared mpox a global emergency due to a rapid spread of a more infectious strain in Africa, particularly in Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo. In the U.S., mpox has been an epidemic since 2022, with 11 cases reported in Connecticut in 2024, down from 145 in 2022. Vaccination efforts have been implemented, particularly among high-risk populations.
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