Mpox vaccinations extended in London after spike in cases
by Ian Sample Science editor from on (#6C7M4)
Jabs available beyond vaccine programme cutoff date after new cases, mostly among unvaccinated people, detected
Health officials are extending vaccinations for mpox in London after recording a fresh spike in cases in the capital in recent weeks, mostly among unvaccinated people.
The national mpox outbreak vaccination programme run by the UK Health Security Agency is due to close at the end of July, but shots will be made available in the capital beyond this date after the detection of 11 new cases, officials said.
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