San Diego County public health officials Thursday encouraged residents to get vaccinated for Mpox, as a rise in cases across the state was mirrored with 11 new…
San Diego County public health officials Thursday encouraged residents to get vaccinated for Mpox, as a rise in cases across the state was mirrored with 11 new cases in the county so far this month.
As of Saturday, the total number of cases in San Diego County is 492 since cases first emerged in July 2022.According to a county statement, Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a virus spread through close physical contact with someone who has Mpox. 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.
In San Diego County nearly 16,000 people have received at least one dose of the JYNNEOS vaccine. No-cost vaccine including second doses are widely available from healthcare providers and public health clinics. People unsure of where to get a vaccine can call 2-1-1 or make an appointment on MyTurn.ca.gov.
To avoid the illness, county public health officials urge those at risk to limit contact with people with sores or symptoms, avoid touching items someone with the illness has recently handled, practice good hygiene and wash hands.
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