Minneapolis Mpox Taskforce

GLOBAL HEALTH ALERT: The World Health Organization has declared mpox a global public health emergency due to a surge in cases and the emergence of a deadlier strain, Clade 1. Our community must act now—vaccinations are essential. Learn more about the latest updates, what this means for Minnesota, and upcoming vaccination events by clicking the link below.

Please note: MN POC Pride Festival on Sunday August 18, 2024 at Powderhorn Park, not Loring Park. The festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM, not 10 AM to 6 PM.

World Health Organization - Mpox Global Emergency What You Need to Know!   Email Alert – PLEASE FORWARD Subject: Urgent Mpox Update: WHO Declares Public Health Emergency August 16, 2024 Dear Community Members, I wanted to inform you that the World He

Two days after the World Health Organization (WHO) declares a global emergency about a deadly mpox strain Clade 1, that was only seen in African has now be found in Sweden. This strain has a 15%-30% higher mortality rate that the clade 2 found in the US. It's not a matter of if we see this in the US or MN it's now when.

More to come later...

M Health Fairview & Minneapolis Mpox Taskforce will be at Range Iron Pride today from 10am-4pm. 2nd Dose event in Virginia, MN will be September 7th.

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I prepared a frequently asked question blog which should be helpful when talking to others who need more information before getting vaccinated. Be sure to tell them your reasons forgetting vaccinated.

7/23/2024 – Frequently Asked Questions – Minneapolis Mpox Taskforce 7/23/2024 – Frequently Asked Questions By mplspox | July 23, 2024 0 Comment The misinformation and the lack of correct info still prevails. Let’s tackle some frequently asked questions. What is Mpox? Mpox is a viral infection caused by the monkeypox virus, similar to smallpox but generally less ...