No cases of MPOX in New Jersey in 2025 – DOH – There has been one case of clade I mpox reported in California and had recent travel from Eastern Africa. No additional cases in the U.S. have been reported at this time.

According to WHO it was discovered in Denmark (1958) in monkeys kept for research. The first reported human case of mpox was a nine-month-old boy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1970).

There have been no cases of clade I mpox in New Jersey.

What is mpox? It is a viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus, a relative of the smallpox virus. It affects all ages particularly those with weak immune system.

There are two main types of mpox virus: Clade 1 and Clade 2. Clade 1 is more commonly found in Central Africa, while Clade 2 is more prevalent in West Africa. 

A clade is a biological term.

If you are wondering how many cases of mpox in US, you can check it in CDC. The cases are still under investigation and thorough study,

CDC said that there are 4 cases already in US.

There have been four reported cases of clade I mpox in the United States in people who had recently traveled to affected areas in Central and Eastern Africa. The four cases are separate events and are not linked; no additional spread of mpox has been reported.

• • California, November 2024

  • Georgia, January 2025

  • New Hampshire, February 2025

  • New York, February 2025

No records yet for NEW JERSEY as of this writing!

MPOX in New Jersey

If you have rash, fever, sore throat, headache, muscle aches, back pain, low energy, swollen lymph nodes and you do not know where it came from, you can go to any urgent care nearby for diagnosis!

Vaccines for MPOX in New Jersey

The vaccine for MPOX is JYNNEOS and available in New Jersey. It’s the preferred vaccine and is a two-dose series. New Jersey offers the vaccine at no cost to eligible individuals.

If you are exposed to Mpox, a traveler to countries with clade 1 Mpox outbreaks, people at risk of occupational exposure – get the vaccines as soon as possible!

Vaccination is an important tool to stop the spread of mpox. Get two doses of the JYNNEOS vaccine at least 28 days apart if you have certain risk factors, have never received the mpox vaccine, and have never had mpox.

Get both doses of the mpox vaccine for maximum protection. If you’ve only received one dose, it’s not too late to get the second, even if time has passed.

Where to get the MPOX vaccines in New Jersey

Vaccines are covered by your insurance. Call your insurance and ask nearby vaccines available.

TIPS AND WARNINGS:

• Boost your immune system at all costs.
• MPOX affects all ages so the best way to prevent this from infecting is to avoid contacts with infected person. The problem is you can’t see it right away without diagnoses.
• Be clean and proactive!
• If you are looking for urgent care center that will help you understand how virus infects you can visit or call us.