Overview

• Mpox cases in the U.S. have nearly doubled in early 2024 compared to the same period last year, with 511 cases reported as of mid-March.
• Vaccination rates remain low across the country, with less than a quarter of the at-risk population fully vaccinated in most states.
• A new, more transmissible and severe subtype of the virus has been identified, though not yet found in the U.S.
• Public health experts emphasize the importance of vaccination to prevent outbreaks, especially ahead of social events like Pride season.
• Federal resources for managing the public health response have decreased since the expiration of the public health emergency over a year ago.