Mpox
What is mpox?
Mpox is a contagious rash illness caused by the monkeypox virus. Mpox is primarily spread by close person contact with someone who has mpox. Symptoms are usually mild but can be severe. The best way to prevent mpox is by getting vaccinated.
The current outbreak is not over. While anyone can get mpox, most people infected with mpox have been gay, bisexual, or other men who have sex with men.
Information about Mpox
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