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Mpox cases on the rise in Connecticut, health experts say
By Amanda Pitts • Published 15 mins ago • Updated 11 mins ago
Doctors in Connecticut say cases of Mpox are starting to tick up, with more than double the number of people diagnosed in the first half of 2024 compared to last year.
The Connecticut Department of Public Health announced Monday that 11 people have been diagnosed in the state so far this year. Those diagnosed are between the ages of 20 and 50 and live in Hartford, New Haven, New London and Fairfield counties.
“The reason to bring attention to this right now, is we know that one in three people who the CDC estimates to be at risk for Mpox in CT has received both vaccines,” said Dr. Manisha Juthani, DPH commissioner. “In order to be fully vaccinated against Mpox, you need to receive two vaccine doses. Some people have received only one.”
In 2022, the state saw 145 cases. After a vaccine rollout, there were only four cases of Mpox in 2023...
Mpox cases on the rise in Connecticut, health experts say
By Amanda Pitts • Published 15 mins ago • Updated 11 mins ago
Doctors in Connecticut say cases of Mpox are starting to tick up, with more than double the number of people diagnosed in the first half of 2024 compared to last year.
The Connecticut Department of Public Health announced Monday that 11 people have been diagnosed in the state so far this year. Those diagnosed are between the ages of 20 and 50 and live in Hartford, New Haven, New London and Fairfield counties.
“The reason to bring attention to this right now, is we know that one in three people who the CDC estimates to be at risk for Mpox in CT has received both vaccines,” said Dr. Manisha Juthani, DPH commissioner. “In order to be fully vaccinated against Mpox, you need to receive two vaccine doses. Some people have received only one.”
In 2022, the state saw 145 cases. After a vaccine rollout, there were only four cases of Mpox in 2023...