Pasadena Public Health urges residents to take mpox precautions and consider vaccination
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Updated · MyNewsLA.com · Apr 29
Pasadena Public Health urges residents to take mpox precautions and consider vaccination
9 articles · Updated · MyNewsLA.com · Apr 29
Officials highlight a recent clade I mpox case in San Francisco and rising clade II cases statewide, recommending two doses of the Jynneos vaccine for those at risk.
The department warns that summer travel and large gatherings may increase exposure, especially among higher-risk groups, and advises avoiding close contact with symptomatic individuals.
Most mpox cases are mild and resolve in two to four weeks, but contagiousness lasts until lesions heal; overall public risk remains low, but preventive measures are encouraged.
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