Mpox is on the rise in Australia. Here’s what to know about the virus – and who should get vaccinated
- Written by: C Raina MacIntyre, Professor of Global Biosecurity, NHMRC L3 Research Fellow, Head, Biosecurity Program, Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney
Dotted Yeti/ShutterstockAustralia appears to be experiencing a re-emergence of the infectious disease mpox, formerly called monkeypox.
Some 40 cases have been recorded so far in 2024, already surpassing the total number recorded for 2023 (26). Victoria has reported 24 cases this year, while Queensland saw ten cases reported in May.
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