Mpox Epidemiology and Vaccine Effectiveness, England, 2023

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

• mpox
• monkeypox virus
• surveillance
• epidemiology
• men who have sex with men
• GBMSM