In early spring 2022, with reports growing about mpox cases internationally, the DHEC Division of Acute Disease Epidemiology (DADE) staff began to follow updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In May of 2020, the CDC issued a health alert regarding a positive mpox case in Massachusetts and DADE shared it through DHEC’s Health Alert Network (HAN).

Updated March 31, 2023

The graphics below provide a snapshot of mpox cases reported in South Carolina by week of illness onset, age/reported gender and race/ethnicity. Also included is more detailed data about those who have received mpox vaccinations by age group, gender and race/ethnicity. This information can help paint a picture of the impact mpox is having among those identified as at-risk.