Toronto – Toronto Public Health has said: “We are seeing a rise in mpox cases in Toronto. Eligible residents are encouraged to start or complete the two-dose vaccination series for the best protection. Book an appointment at a Toronto Public Health clinic or contact your 2SLGBTQ+ sexual health care provider.”“Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) is an infectious disease that is caused by the monkeypox virus (also known as MPXV). Mpox causes symptoms similar to smallpox but is less severe. It is usually spread by close/intimate or sexual contact with someone who has the virus or contact with surfaces/materials that may have the virus. While most people recover quickly, some can become very sick.
“Getting two doses of the mpox vaccine gives the best protection from the virus We are seeing a rise in mpox cases in Toronto. Eligible residents are encouraged to start or complete the two-dose vaccination series for the best protection. Book an appointment 
at a Toronto Public Health clinic or contact your 2SLGBTQ+ sexual health care provider.
“Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) is an infectious disease that is caused by the monkeypox virus (also known as MPXV). Mpox causes symptoms similar to smallpox but is less severe. It is usually spread by close/intimate or sexual contact with someone who has the virus or contact with surfaces/materials that may have the virus. While most people recover quickly, some can become very sick. Getting two doses of the mpox vaccine gives the best protection from the virus.”