King County reports rise in Mpox cases, vaccination urged

King County reports rise in Mpox cases, vaccination urged

Health officials in King County are reporting a new uptick in mpox cases and urged residents to stay up to date on vaccinations.  While the number of cases remains below the 2022 outbreak, recent data from the county’s mpox dashboard show that the virus is still infecting local communities.  During the 2022 outbreak, mpox cases in Washington were primarily found among men who have sex with men and people aged 25 to 44. Although anyone can contra…