Mpox update
The UKHSA (UK Health Security Agency) have issued an mpox health alert. The recent global outbreak of mpox in gay men was caused by a strain called ‘Clade IIB’. This strain usually causes mild disease.
However the World Health Organization has seen a few cases of sexual transmission of a different strain of mpox for the first time. This strain of mpox is called ‘Clade I’. Clade I mpox can cause more serious disease. It may be fatal in up to 10% of people. There’s no need to panic. At the time of writing, there have been no cases of ‘Clade I’ in the UK.
The good news is that the existing mpox vaccine protects against both strains. If you’ve already had 2 doses of mpox vaccine you’re sorted.
If you haven’t had 2 doses, we’re asking you to take action now. Dean Street are reopening mpox vaccine clinics for a limited time only. Vaccine clinics will be open on Wednesdays only.
Call us 02033155656 or book online. (Register/log in, then scroll down to ‘Dean Street Express MPOX vaccine’ option)
Find more information on gov.uk
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