The county has recorded seven Mpox (formerly called Monkeypox) cases in May and June, mirroring 10 new cases reported in Los Angeles.
The number of local Mpox cases are on the rise, prompting San Diego County public health officials Tuesday to encourage the public to get vaccinated for the virus before attending large summer events.
In 2024, San Diego County has recorded on average one or two new Mpox cases a month. Of the recent cases, four were among people who had not been vaccinated for it."It's important for people to get both doses of the JYNNEOS vaccine to protect themselves against the Mpox virus," County Interim Public Health Officer Dr. Ankita Kadakia said.
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, according to a statement from the county.
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