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Cayman increases surveillance as UK reports first mpox case

Cayman health officials have increased their vigilance following reports of the first case of mpox in the United Kingdom.

Fake mpox story making rounds

A fake news story purporting to be a Cayman Compass article about mpox, formerly called monkeypox, being detected in the community is circulating on social media.
WHO's Dr. Valentin Mukinda helps donate health supplies in June 2022 during an mpox investigation and response in Maniema province, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. - Photo: World Health Organization

No mpox in Cayman, but health officials prepare for risk

The Ministry of Health & Wellness has issued an advisory for mpox, formerly called monkeypox, in light of a World Health Organization alert.

Fresh batch of flu vaccine expected by end of January

While cases of flu like symptoms are on the rise in Cayman local supplies of the flu vaccine are on the decline, however the Health Services Authority has said a fresh shipment of doses will be heading our way soon.

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