County reports increase in Mpox cases

County public health officials are reporting seven new Mpox cases in May and June and encouraging vaccinations ahead of summer festivals and events.

The rise in cases mirrors increases in Los Angeles which recently reported 10 new cases.

So far this year, the County has reported an average of one to two new Mpox cases per month. Four of the recent cases were among people who had not been vaccinated against Mpox.

"It's important for people to get both doses of the JYNNEOS vaccine to protect themselves against the Mpox virus," said County Interim Public Health Officer Dr. Ankita Kadakia, M.D. "W...