LA County Department of Public Health reports

US Enhances Mpox Testing and Vaccine Access Amid Rising Cases of New Strain

Sep 6, 2024, 04:40 PM

The United States is enhancing its testing and surveillance efforts for a new strain of mpox, previously known as monkeypox. Senior Biden administration officials have confirmed that vaccines are now readily available at local pharmacies and community health centers. This move comes as mpox cases continue to rise, particularly in LA County. Health agencies are working diligently to prepare for the possible arrival of a more severe strain of the virus, according to NBC.