SA Health calls on those eligible to vaccinate now! By Nasik Swami SA Health is calling on the public to vaccinate themselves to protect against mpox. SA Health has been notified of three locally acquired cases of mpox (formerly called monkeypox) in a man in his 20s, a man in his 30s and a man in his 50s. Mpox is a viral infection that usually results in a mild illness. According to SA Health, most people recover within a few weeks, however, some people may develop severe illnesses and require hospitalisation. Vaccination reduces the risk of transmission and the severity of the disease, with two doses required for optimal protection. Deputy Director of the Communicable Disease Control Branch, Dr Louise Flood, has encouraged anyone who is eligible to get their vaccination now. “The risk to the public is low. Mpox is not easily transmitted from person to person without prolonged […]
Mpox alert
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