MARCH 17, 2023

Mpox Going Undiagnosed Among Homeless People

By Ethan Covey

The homeless, particularly those staying in encampments, may have undetected mpox infections, according to a CDC report.

The report highlighted the need for dedicated outreach to people experiencing unstable housing during public health emergencies, as well as the need for tailored outreach strategies that ensure interventions, such as prevention messaging and vaccination, reach individuals experiencing homelessness, the investigators stated (MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep