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October 7, 2024 at 1:26 AM
Congo finally begins mpox vaccinations in a drive to slow outbreaks
Congolese authorities have started vaccinations against mpox, nearly two months after the disease outbreak that spread from Congo to several other African countries and beyond was declared a global emergency
October 7, 2024 at 1:26 AM
2 months ago
Sweden confirms 1st case of mpox in Europe
Swedish health officials have reported one case of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, in the Stockholm area, marking the first time the strain has been reported outside of Africa.
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Mpox was declared a global public health emergency by the WHO. Now what?
On Wednesday, the WHO declared mpox to be a public health emergency of international concern. Experts explain what that means.
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Rise in mpox cases is 'super concerning,' doctor says
A serious strain of the virus is spreading in more than a dozen African countries, mostly affecting children. The WHO is working hard to stem the virus from taking hold in other countries.
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Mpox declared public health emergency: WHO
Global health officials declared the uptick in Mpox cases in Africa a public health emergency and hope to stem the tide of the dangerous and potentially fatal new strain of the virus.
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WHO declares mpox a public health emergency
More than 14,000 mpox cases have been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo this year.
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US still seeing mpox cases among men who have sex with men: Study
Of 196 potential cases examined in the study, only 1.5% tested positive for mpox, and those individuals identified as gay or bisexual men who had sex with men.
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Mpox public health campaign was successful but cases still occur: Study
A new study from UCLA published Thursday found the mpox public health campaign in 2022 was successful but that cases are still occurring at low levels in the U.S.
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New M-pox warning from CDC
The CDC says there is a nationwide spike in M-pox cases. New data shows the number of reported infections is almost double what they were at this time last year.
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Mpox cases nearly double what they were at the same time last year
Mpox cases are on the rise in the U.S., increasing to almost double what they were at the same time last year, according to new CDC data.
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First was COVID. Now China is facing an mpox crisis as cases spike
China is seeing cases mpox spike months after the WHO declared the public health emergency to be over. Here's what that means.
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2 doses of mpox vaccine were 86% effective against infection, CDC study finds
A new CDC report published Thursday found the mpox vaccine was 86% effective at preventing infection when patients received both doses.
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JYNNEOS mpox vaccine 86% effective when both doses administered: Study
The CDC study comes as the agency, along with the Chicago Department of Public Health, report a new outbreak.
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CDC issues warning of mpox
ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton shares the alerts from CDC about the potential risk of new cases of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox.
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CDC warns about potential risk of mpox ahead of summer gatherings
The CDC alerted doctors Monday about the potential risk of new mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, cases, warning that summer gatherings could lead to a "resurgence."
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How a potential mpox outbreak was prevented
Experts said the successful control of Mpox was due largely to the rapid deployment of vaccines and treatments.
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FDA issues warning letters to companies selling unproven mpox treatments
The Food and Drug Administration has sent several warning letters to companies allegedly selling unproven treatments and "cures" for mpox online.
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Only 769 cases of mpox were among women. Black and Hispanic people bore the brunt
A report from the CDC found that among the few hundred mpox cases diagnosed among women, Black and Hispanic Americans were disproportionately affected.
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Experts reveal how US came back from mpox outbreak
Experts tell ABC News that through vaccination and effective public health messaging, which at-risk people listened to, the U.S. was able to stem the mpox outbreak.
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Importance of mpox vaccination: Cases 10 times as high among unvaccinated
A new CDC report published Thursday has showed how important mpox vaccination was with cases being 10 times as high among unvaccinated people.
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How did the US beat back mpox?
Mpox cases have dropped dramatically since August.
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Immunocompromised at high risk for severe effects, death from monkeypox: CDC report
Immunocompromised patients are at high risk of suffering severe cases of monkeypox, and even death, according to a new report from the CDC published Wednesday.
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2 people dead in Chicago after monkeypox diagnosis
The deaths of two patients were unrelated, according to city officials.
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Monkeypox cases in US fall, hit lowest level since June: CDC
Data from the CDC shows that the 7-day average of monkeypox cases in the United States has fallen to 60, the lowest levels recorded since late June.
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US monkeypox cases decline, hit lowest level since June: CDC
Data from the CDC shows the seven-day average has fallen to June lows.
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Monkeypox outbreak has disproportionately impacted Hispanic and Latino men in US
Experts told ABC News Hispanic and Latino men in the U.S. have been disproportionately affected by the monkeypox outbreak compared to white Americans.
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Monkeypox disproportionately impacting Hispanic men
Disparities in health care access as well as language barriers have led to higher rates of monkeypox in Hispanic men, according to experts.
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New data: Unvaccinated are 14 times more likely to contract monkeypox
Monkeypox vaccine data from the CDC found that people who haven't been vaccinated against monkeypox were 14 times more likely to get infected than vaccinated people
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Monkeypox outbreak in US showing signs of slowing, CDC data shows
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates the monkeypox outbreak is slowing, with a 50% decline in the seven-day average of cases.
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Monkeypox cases continue to decline in the US: CDC
Cases appear to have peaked in mid-August and have been gradually declining according to CDC data
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Experts say elimination of monkeypox possible but containment still a challenge
Public health efforts toward behavior modification and vaccination are showing reassuring results.
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FDA: Monkeypox treatment drug could be ineffective if virus mutates
ABC News medical contributor Dr. John Brownstein joins to discuss the monkeypox treatment drug Tpoxx and its potential to be rendered ineffective.
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Senators press Biden administration on 'unacceptable' monkeypox response
At a Senate hearing on Wednesday, senators on both sides of the aisle criticized the Biden administration's monkeypox response
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CDC says death in Los Angeles is 1st known monkeypox-related death
Emergency medical physician and ABC News medical contributor Dr. Darien Sutton joins ABC News Live to discuss the impact of the monkeypox death and what factors play into the spread of the disease.
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Fauci, CDC director weigh in on monkeypox before Senate
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Dr. Anthony Fauci and other public health experts testified about the federal response to monkeypox before the Senate Health Committee on Wednesday.
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1st death due to monkeypox in LA County resident, officials say
The CDC and the Los Angeles Department of Public Health have confirmed the first death due to monkeypox in a Los Angeles County resident.
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Los Angeles County investigates death of person with monkeypox
Los Angeles County is looking into the death of someone who had been diagnosed with monkeypox, county officials said during a press conference.
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Atlanta Black Pride distributes thousands of monkeypox vaccine doses at pop-up clinics
The vaccines were distributed as part of the U.S. government's plan to curb the ongoing monkeypox outbreak.
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Black, Hispanic Americans less likely to receive monkeypox vaccine: CDC
CDC data shows Black and Hispanic Americans make up the majority of monkeypox cases in the U.S. but are underrepresented when it comes to receiving vaccines.
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NYC sees significant decline in monkeypox daily cases
Over the past month, the seven-day rolling average of monkeypox cases in New York City has steadily declined.
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White House seeks $47 billion to address COVID, monkeypox and Ukraine
The White House asking lawmakers for $22.4 billion for COVID vaccines and treatments.
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Monkeypox cases on the decline in the nation's largest city: Data
City data shows monkeypox cases are declining, a sign that the outbreak is starting to ease.
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How K-12 schools are planning for monkeypox outbreaks as students head back
School officials and administrators reveal how they're addressing monkeypox as the outbreak looms and students head back to classrooms for the fall semester.
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How K-12 schools are planning for monkeypox outbreaks
So far, 31 children in the U.S. have been diagnosed with monkeypox.
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Monkeypox cases among children climb in US
At least 31 children in the United States have tested positive for monkeypox, according to state officials across the country.
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Patient who had monkeypox has died
The patient was severely immunocompromised, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services, and died at a Harris County hospital.
2 years ago
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Texas reports 1st monkeypox death in US
Officials have reported the first death of a person with monkeypox in Houston, Texas.
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Officials look to next steps of monkeypox outbreak
After acquiring enough monkeypox vaccines for the at-risk population of gay and bisexual men, there are talks within the Biden administration of expanding their targets
2 years ago
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US to pour $11M into efforts to make monkeypox vaccines in Michigan
ABC News contributor Dr. Alok Patel says the U.S. government’s efforts to get the monkeypox vaccine manufactured in Michigan may be an effective move for addressing future public health emergencies.
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Infant hospitalized with monkeypox in Washington state
Health officials are on alert and monitoring cases as some states report a decline in new infections.
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