On Flashpoint, the county health director said cases remain isolated.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mecklenburg County is experiencing a recent spike in Mpox cases, according to the county health director.
“In the last couple of months, we’ve had about 16, 17 cases and there have been more than 120 exposures attached to those cases, including a large number of children,” County Health Director Dr. Raynard Washington said on WCNC’s Flashpoint.
Washington encourages those with at-risk behaviors to get vaccinated.
“Those who are sexually active, have multiple sexual partners, or high-risk sex or anonymous sex. It’s really important that those folks come in and get vaccinated,” he said.
Recently, local children have been exposed to people carrying the virus, but Washington said they were isolated cases.
“I don’t think parents should be alarmed or worried at this point. You know, any family that would have would have been impacted, potentially or potentially exposed, we have notified,” he said.
Mpox symptoms include a rash or lesion. Anyone experiencing symptoms should consult with a health professional.
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