Response to New Strain of MPOX in the United States
State and federal health agencies in the United States are preparing to respond to a new strain of mpox with fewer resources compared to the last outbreak in 2022. The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency of international concern over the new strain, known as clade 1b, which is more severe than the previous outbreak. Health officials are leaning on past lessons but face challenges due to the privatization of the mpox vaccine and limited resources.