US Mpox Update: Outbreak Hits Fort Dodge Correctional Facility
Iowa Department of Public Health and Center for Disease Control Collaborating
Mass Vaccination Starts Today for Inmates and Staff
Fort Dodge, Iowa - The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) are collaborating to address an outbreak of mpox at the Fort Dodge Correctional Facility.
As of [Date], there have been [Number] confirmed cases of mpox among inmates and staff at the facility. The majority of cases are mild, with no hospitalizations reported.
In response to the outbreak, the IDPH and CDC have implemented the following measures:
- Mass vaccination of all inmates and staff at the facility is underway, starting today.
- Enhanced surveillance and contact tracing to identify and isolate any additional cases.
- Provision of antiviral medications to those who are infected.
- Education and outreach to prevent further transmission.
The IDPH and CDC are working closely with the Fort Dodge Correctional Facility to implement these measures and contain the outbreak.
Mpox is a rare but serious viral infection that can cause a range of symptoms, including fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes. It is spread through close contact with an infected person or animal.
The mpox vaccine is safe and effective in preventing infection. The IDPH recommends that all eligible individuals get vaccinated.
For more information about mpox, visit the [Website Address] website.
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