"The Clade I case involves an individual who recently traveled outside of the United States. The NYC Health Department urges individuals who have sex with men and identify as male, trans, nonbinary, genderqueer or gender nonconforming to get vaccinated."
"Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin says there isn't any known local transmission of mpox Clade I in the five boroughs and the risk remains low for residents overall."
New York City health officials identified a severe strain of mpox, specifically Clade I, in an individual who recently traveled outside the United States. The NYC Health Department issued an advisory recommending vaccination for men who have sex with men and individuals identifying as trans, nonbinary, genderqueer, or gender nonconforming. Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin stated that no known local transmission of mpox Clade I has occurred within the five boroughs, and the overall risk to residents remains low. The detection prompted preventive health measures despite the limited immediate threat.
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