New South Wales, Australia, experiences its largest mpox outbreak since May 2022, with 433 confirmed cases since June 1.

New South Wales (NSW), Australia, is facing its largest mpox outbreak since May 2022, reporting 433 confirmed cases since June 1. Health officials emphasize vaccination for at-risk individuals, particularly men who have sex with men and sex workers. Among hospitalized cases, most were unvaccinated or partially vaccinated. A total of 26 people have been hospitalized, but no cases of the fast-spreading clade 1b strain have been identified in Australia.

October 03, 2024
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