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2 months ago

Africa CDC expects Mpox vaccines to arrive within 2 weeks

Africa’s public health body says it hopes Mpox vaccines will finally arrive on the continent “in another two weeks, tops” after months of seeking doses
2 months ago
2 months ago

A public health success story: How the mpox crisis was controlled within 6 months

Experts said the successful control of Mpox was due largely to the rapid deployment of vaccines and treatments.
2 months ago
How a potential mpox outbreak was prevented
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
FDA issues warning letters to companies selling unproven mpox treatments
3 months ago

Mpox cases among women mostly affected Black, Hispanic Americans: CDC

A report from the CDC found that among the few hundred mpox cases diagnosed among women, Black and Hispanic Americans were disproportionately affected.
3 months ago
Only 769 cases of mpox were among women. Black and Hispanic people bore the brunt
4 months ago

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.
4 months ago
Experts reveal how US came back from mpox outbreak
4 months ago

CDC report shows how infectious mpox is and how important vaccination was in stemming outbreak

A new CDC report published Thursday has showed how important mpox vaccination was with cases being 10 times as high among unvaccinated people.
4 months ago
Importance of mpox vaccination: Cases 10 times as high among unvaccinated
4 months ago

How did the US beat back mpox?

Mpox cases have dropped dramatically since August.
4 months ago
How did the US beat back mpox?
4 months ago

US plans end to mpox public health emergency in January

Mpox cases have plummeted in recent weeks.
4 months ago
4 months ago

African continent finally to receive 1st mpox vaccines

Africa’s top public health body says the continent is set to receive its first batch of mpox vaccines as a donation from South Korea
4 months ago
African continent finally to receive 1st mpox vaccines
4 months ago

WHO renames monkeypox as mpox, citing racism concerns

The World Health Organization is renaming monkeypox as mpox, citing concerns the original name of the decades-old animal disease could be construed as discriminatory and racist
4 months ago
WHO renames monkeypox as mpox, citing racism concerns
5 months ago

Patients with weakened immune systems suffer severe effects, death from monkeypox: CDC

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.
5 months ago
Immunocompromised at high risk for severe effects, death from monkeypox: CDC report
5 months ago

2 people dead in Chicago after monkeypox diagnosis

The deaths of two patients were unrelated, according to city officials.
5 months ago
2 people dead in Chicago after monkeypox diagnosis
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
Monkeypox cases in US fall, hit lowest level since June: CDC
5 months ago

US monkeypox cases decline, hit lowest level since June: CDC

Data from the CDC shows the seven-day average has fallen to June lows.
5 months ago
US monkeypox cases decline, hit lowest level since June: CDC
6 months ago

Monkeypox 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.
6 months ago
Monkeypox outbreak has disproportionately impacted Hispanic and Latino men in US
6 months ago

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.
6 months ago
Monkeypox disproportionately impacting Hispanic men
6 months ago

Unvaccinated are 14 times more likely to get monkeypox, data from eligible shot recipients shows

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
6 months ago
New data: Unvaccinated are 14 times more likely to contract monkeypox
6 months ago

What's behind dramatic drop in monkeypox cases in the US

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.
6 months ago
Monkeypox outbreak in US showing signs of slowing, CDC data shows
6 months ago

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
6 months ago
Monkeypox cases continue to decline in the US: CDC
6 months ago

Experts say elimination of monkeypox possible but containment still a challenge

Public health efforts toward behavior modification and vaccination are showing reassuring results.
6 months ago
Experts say elimination of monkeypox possible but containment still a challenge
7 months ago

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.
7 months ago
FDA: Monkeypox treatment drug could be ineffective if virus mutates
7 months ago

Senators press Biden administration on 'unacceptable' monkeypox response; officials defend their work

At a Senate hearing on Wednesday, senators on both sides of the aisle criticized the Biden administration's monkeypox response
7 months ago
Senators press Biden administration on 'unacceptable' monkeypox response
7 months ago

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.
7 months ago
CDC says death in Los Angeles is 1st known monkeypox-related death
7 months ago

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.
7 months ago
Fauci, CDC director weigh in on monkeypox before Senate
7 months ago

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.
7 months ago
1st death due to monkeypox in LA County resident, officials say
7 months ago

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.
7 months ago
Los Angeles County investigates death of person with monkeypox
7 months ago

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.
7 months ago
Atlanta Black Pride distributes thousands of monkeypox vaccine doses at pop-up clinics
7 months ago

Black and Hispanic Americans are less likely to receive monkeypox vaccines: 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.
7 months ago
Black, Hispanic Americans less likely to receive monkeypox vaccine: CDC
7 months ago

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.
7 months ago
NYC sees significant decline in monkeypox daily cases
7 months ago

White House asks Congress for $47 billion for COVID, Ukraine, monkeypox, natural disasters

The White House asking lawmakers for $22.4 billion for COVID vaccines and treatments.
7 months ago
White House seeks $47 billion to address COVID, monkeypox and Ukraine
7 months ago

Monkeypox cases are on the decline in New York City, data shows

City data shows monkeypox cases are declining, a sign that the outbreak is starting to ease.
7 months ago
Monkeypox cases on the decline in the nation's largest city: Data
7 months ago

How K-12 schools are planning for monkeypox outbreaks as a new year starts

School officials and administrators reveal how they're addressing monkeypox as the outbreak looms and students head back to classrooms for the fall semester.
7 months ago
How K-12 schools are planning for monkeypox outbreaks as students head back
7 months ago

How K-12 schools are planning for monkeypox outbreaks

So far, 31 children in the U.S. have been diagnosed with monkeypox.
7 months ago
How K-12 schools are planning for monkeypox outbreaks
7 months ago

US reports at least 31 cases of monkeypox among children

At least 31 children in the United States have tested positive for monkeypox, according to state officials across the country.
7 months ago
Monkeypox cases among children climb in US
7 months ago

Texas confirms death of monkeypox patient, but cause of death still under investigation

The patient was severely immunocompromised, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services, and died at a Harris County hospital.
7 months ago
Patient who had monkeypox has died
7 months ago

Texas reports 1st monkeypox death in US

Officials have reported the first death of a person with monkeypox in Houston, Texas.
7 months ago
Texas reports 1st monkeypox death in US
7 months ago

With enough monkeypox vaccine finally in hand, US seeks to make more shots at home

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
7 months ago
Officials look to next steps of monkeypox outbreak
7 months ago

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.
7 months ago
US to pour $11M into efforts to make monkeypox vaccines in Michigan
7 months ago

Infant hospitalized with monkeypox in Washington state

Health officials are on alert and monitoring cases as some states report a decline in new infections.
7 months ago
Infant hospitalized with monkeypox in Washington state
7 months ago

Physician caring for infant hospitalized with monkeypox in Washington State details care of young patient

Officials from Seattle Children's Hospital confirmed to ABC News that their teams are currently caring for the infected baby.
7 months ago
Physician details care of infant hospitalized with monkeypox in Washington State
7 months ago

Baby hospitalized after testing positive for monkeypox

Officials said the infant in Washington State was exposed to the virus by an infected family member and is now being treated with an authorized anti-viral called TPOXX in a Seattle hospital.
7 months ago
Baby hospitalized after testing positive for monkeypox
7 months ago

Physician details care of infant hospitalized with monkeypox

Dr. Danielle Zerr, medical director of infection prevention at Seattle Children's Hospital, said the patient showed "improvement in the days following starting the antiviral."
7 months ago
Physician details care of infant hospitalized with monkeypox
7 months ago

White House monkeypox response team holds briefing

ABC News senior national policy reporter Anne Flaherty and medical contributor Dr. Alok Patel break down the White House monkeypox response team's briefing on vaccination information.
7 months ago
White House monkeypox response team holds briefing
7 months ago

3 children in Georgia test positive for monkeypox

ABC News medical contributor and emergency physician Dr. Darien Sutton discusses the latest on the monkeypox outbreak as the CDC reports at least 13 children across nine states have tested positive.
7 months ago
3 children in Georgia test positive for monkeypox
7 months ago

3 Georgia children test positive for monkeypox

At least one of those confirmed cases in the state appears to be a child who attended an elementary school in Newton County, where classes began Aug. 1.
7 months ago
3 Georgia children test positive for monkeypox
7 months ago

3 children in Georgia test positive for monkeypox: Officials

Three children in Georgia have now tested positive for monkeypox, newly updated state data has revealed.
7 months ago
3 children under 17 in Georgia test positive for monkeypox: Officials
7 months ago

Some health officials struggling with new monkeypox vaccine injection method

The new intradermal technique requires just a fraction of a vaccine per shot.
7 months ago
Some health officials struggling with new monkeypox vaccine injection method
7 months ago

Monkeypox and children: What to know about testing, symptoms, treatments and more

Pediatric cases of monkeypox have been reported in states from Florida to California.
7 months ago
Monkeypox and children: What to know about testing, symptoms, treatments and more
7 months ago

After COVID and monkeypox, experts say outbreaks anywhere threaten citizens everywhere

Experts say people tend of focus on problems closer to home and tend to be unaware of diseases spreading beyond their borders.
7 months ago
After COVID and monkeypox, experts say outbreaks threaten people everywhere
7 months ago

Jonathan Van Ness on monkeypox: ‘We need a fundamental plan from our government’

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with “Queer Eye” star Jonathan Van Ness about the U.S. government’s handling of the monkeypox crisis and concerns over homophobia and transphobia.
7 months ago
Jonathan Van Ness on monkeypox: ‘We need a fundamental plan from our government’