San Diego County public health officials encouraged residents to get vaccinated for Mpox, as a rise in cases across the state was mirrored with 11 new cases in the county so far this month.
SAN DIEGO - San Diego County public health officials Thursday encouraged residents to get vaccinated for Mpox, as a rise in cases across the state was mirrored with 11 new cases in the county so far this month.
According to a county statement, Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a virus spread through close physical contact with someone who has Mpox. Infections usually cause rashes or sores throughout the body that can last for two to four weeks. Rashes can happen in sensitive areas and can be extremely painful. Often, but not always, people with Mpox experience flu-like symptoms before the rash or sores appear.
"The Mpox vaccine is widely available, safe and an effective way to lower your risk of getting Mpox or lower the severity of your symptoms if you do get sick," said County Public Health Officer Dr. Wilma Wooten."It's important that people at risk are also practicing other safety measures and notifying their partner or partners of any recent illness or rashes."
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