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Health bosses have urged those eligible to get vaccinated against mpox amid a global outbreak of the infection.

The warning comes as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has revealed it is aware of cases of 'clade Ib' mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, in Spain, Italy, Portugal and the Netherlands, as well as the US.

The UKHSA warned the locally-acquired cases "have no connection to countries with known clade Ib mpox transmission."

Dr Katy Sinka, Head of Sexually Transmitted Infections at UKHSA: "The ways in which we are seeing mpox continue to spread globally is a reminder to come forward for the vaccine, if you are eligible.

"Although mpox infection is mild for many, it can be severe. Getting vaccinated is a proven effective way to protect yourself against severe dise

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