The first case of 'mpox,' or monkeypox, since January has been confirmed in Maricopa County. The positive case comes as the CDC is warning of the possibility of another increase in cases across the country this summer.
PHOENIX — The first case of"mpox," or monkeypox, since January has been confirmed in Maricopa County.
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health is encouraging"everyone at risk for mpox to get vaccinated, including completing the 2-dose vaccine as soon as possible and avoiding exposure by being aware of symptoms and risk factors." “Like we see with other vaccines, while vaccination may not prevent disease completely, it will reduce the severity of disease,” said Dr. Nick Staab, a medical epidemiologist at MCDPH. “Last summer’s mpox outbreak led to many hospitalizations and some deaths in the U.S. People being aware of the risk of mpox in our community and getting vaccinated can prevent severe disease and decrease the spread.
MCDPH says symptoms include"a rash on any part of the body, like the genitals, hands, feet, chest, face, or mouth. The rash can initially look like pimples or blisters and may be painful or itchy. Sometimes people have flu-like symptoms before the rash. Some people get a rash first, followed by other symptoms. In some cases, a rash is the only symptom experienced.
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