Mpox Epidemiology and Vaccine Effectiveness, England, 2023

Emerg Infect Dis. 2024 Oct;30(10):2145-2148. doi: 10.3201/eid3010.240292. Epub 2024 Sep 11.

Abstract

Reported mpox cases in England continued at a low but steady frequency during 2023. Of 137 cases reported in 2023, approximately half were acquired overseas and half were in vaccinated persons. Estimated effectiveness of 2-dose vaccine was 80%, and no vaccinated mpox patient was hospitalized.

Keywords: England; GBMSM; epidemiology; men who have sex with men; monkeypox virus; mpox; surveillance; vaccine effectiveness; viruses.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • England / epidemiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mpox (monkeypox)* / prevention & control
  • Vaccination
  • Vaccine Efficacy*
  • Young Adult