CDC warns of an mpox rebound outbreak this summer
WASHINGTON — A new cluster of mpox cases in the United States — following nearly seven months of steady decline — is leading health officials to warn of a possible rebound outbreak this summer.
Chicago health officials recently reported 20 new cases and are urging people there to get vaccinated.
Major cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York are ramping up public awareness campaigns and vaccination programs, especially targeting men who have sex with men and transgender people.
They warn that cases of mpox, formerly called monkeypox, could easily spread as the summer LGBTQ pride parades get underway.
"Spring and summer season in 2023 could lead to a resurgence of mpox as people gather for festivals and other events," the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a health alert on Monday.
The CDC warned that without
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