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flag Rare mpox strain detected in Australia; vaccinations available as outbreak continues.

flag A rare Clade 1 strain of mpox has been detected in a traveler in Queensland, Australia. flag This is the second case in the country, with the patient believed to have contracted the virus overseas. flag Contact tracing is underway, and the risk to the public is considered low. flag Mpox, a viral infection with mild symptoms, spreads through close contact, and vaccinations are available for free. flag The World Health Organization declared the mpox outbreak a global emergency in 2024, and about 150 cases have been confirmed in Australia in 2025.

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