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Mpox Outbreak Alert: Largest Ever Recorded – Thousands Infected in DRC – Epidemic Declared

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Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo – The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is currently facing its largest outbreak of the viral mpox disease on record, with tens of thousands of individuals infected as of June. Government officials labeled it an epidemic in December 2022. Formerly known as monkeypox, mpox is caused by the monkeypox virus and is typically zoonotic, meaning it can spread from animals to humans. The virus is prevalent in the densely forested …

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MPox Cases Spiking In NYC During Pride Month – Get Vaccinated Now!

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New York City, a hub of diversity and culture, is bracing for a rise in cases of mpox as Pride Month kicks off. Local clinics and public health experts are emphasizing the importance of vaccinations and other preventive measures following a recent increase in cases. According to the city health department and infectious disease specialists, New York City is better equipped this year to handle mpox, a disease that can cause rashes, sores, and flu-like …

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