Australian health authorities issue warning over rising mpox infections


The mpox vaccine is free in NSW for people considered to be at higher risk of contracting the disease. – AFP

SYDNEY: Health authorities in Australia's largest state on Friday (Aug 16) issued a warning over a surge in mpox cases.

New South Wales (NSW) Health asked the community to be aware of symptoms of mpox – formerly known as monkeypox – following an increase in infections, reported Xinhua.

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