The Chicago area continues to see a rise in mpox cases. [Health News Illinois]

The city’s Department of Public Health said there were 104 cases of mpox reported between June and September. The past two years saw a combined 93 cases reported over the same time period. 

“The data underscores the fact that this is a critical time for the mpox vaccination effort, to keep new cases numbers down and limit the new mpox cases in Chicago,” the agency said.

Three hospitalizations have been reported among this summer’s cases. The median age of those who have gotten mpox is 34.

CDPH said it will host five vaccination clinics in October for residents, with vaccines encouraged for sexually active gay, bisexual and other populations that have been most affected by the outbreak.

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