Mpox cases have been increasing in the Gold Coast area. There have been 14 confirmed cases in the preceding month which have been largely unrelated and likely acquired locally, hence it is expected that cases will continue to rise.

All cases to date in Queensland have been among gay, bisexual men and other men who have sex with men. Clinicians should identify patients eligible for the free preventative vaccination and patients who have not had their second vaccination at least 28 days following their first vaccine.

For further information:

HealthPathways: Mpox (formerly Monkeypox)

Viral infections: Mpox (Statewide Information)