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Mpox is a disease caused by a virus. A global mpox outbreak began in 2022.
See our immunizations page or call 360-728-2007 for information about immunization clinics.
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What to know about mpox
Mpox virus is part of the same family of viruses as variola virus, the virus that causes smallpox. Mpox symptoms are similar to smallpox symptoms, but milder.
Most people who get mpox recover in two to four weeks. Mpox can cause serious illness, especially in people who are immunocompromised, children, and people who are pregnant.
How mpox spreads
Symptoms of mpox
Preventing mpox
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