Mpox Risk Assessments
2022 Multi-National Mpox Outbreak

CDC risk assessments are intended to inform clinical, scientific, public health, and general public audiences in their planning and decision-making. Additional information is available on CDC’s mpox site.
Renewed Mpox Outbreaks Likely
A recent uptick in mpox cases in Chicago underscores the risk of renewed mpox outbreaks, which we judge is substantial across the United States.
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Most jurisdictions in the United States may be at risk of resurgent mpox outbreaks without continued efforts to vaccinate people at risk.
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