The NHS has advised on five steps to take to protect yourself from mpox as another case of the infectious disease has been detected in the UK. A case of the clade Ib strain of mpox was reported in the UK on January 31, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

Twelve new mpox vaccination sites have opened across England. Mpox is caused by a virus in the same family as smallpox, although it is usually much less harmful. Previously, vaccines were available only at sites in London, Brighton and Manchester.

The first case of clade 1b mpox, which is different from the strain that has been circulating at low levels in the UK since 2022, was detected in England in October.

Twelve new mpox vaccination sites have opened across England. Officials say it means every area in the country will be able to offer jabs to those at a higher risk of getting the infection.

The new sites are scattered around the country to ensure everyone can access the vaccine if the need it. The NHS offers the mpox vaccine to those thought to be at higher risk of c

Across England, 12 new mpox vaccination sites have opened, according to health officials. This means every area in the country will be able to offer jabs to those at a higher risk of getting the infection.

12 new centres join 19 that had already been established with those at risk being offered advice on how to avoid the infection