"Uncovering the Mystery of MPOX: 3 New Cases in Wake County"

Wake County Public Health has reported three new cases of mpox, a virus in the smallpox family, within the last six weeks. They are now urging those at risk to get vaccinated and are accepting walk-ins and appointments for the mpox vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control has recommended routine mpox vaccines to prevent high-risk infections, following an outbreak in 2022-2023 that affected over 31,000 Americans and resulted in 55 deaths.