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Some officials now say monkeypox elimination unlikely in US
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CDC: 1 dose of vaccine protects against monkeypox, 2nd dose encouraged
Experts urge a second dose for full protection, but people who received a single dose of the monkeypox vaccine appeared to be significantly less likely to get sick.
Monkeypox
Iowa State offering monkeypox vaccines to eligible students, staff
The university will offer the Jynneos vaccine, according to an email sent out to students and staff yesterday.
Monkeypox
New call center aims to answer Iowans' questions about monkeypox
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services created a call center to help with questions surrounding monkeypox.
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Global monkeypox cases drop 21% in the last week, WHO says
It is a possible sign the outbreak may be starting to decline in Europe, according to an report issued Thursday by the World Health Organization.
Monkeypox
Monkeypox patients advised to avoid household pets
The CDC has for months advised people with monkeypox to avoid household pets, but the guidance is gaining new attention after a dog reportedly caught the virus.
Monkeypox
US shipping more monkeypox vaccine to states and cities
A strategy shift that allows more shots to be drawn from each vial allowed the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to ship out more doses than planned.
Nation World
Back-to-school with COVID-19 variants and monkeypox outbreaks
Back-to-school is aligning with two high-profile virus outbreaks. Here's what you need to know as students return to classrooms.
Nation World
US will stretch monkeypox vaccine supply with smaller doses
The unusual step is an acknowledgment that the U.S. currently lacks the supplies needed to vaccinate everyone seeking protection from the rapidly spreading virus.
In The News
In the News Now: Monkeypox is a public health emergency
A deep-dive look at monkeypox; what it is, where it came from, how it spreads and how to treat it. Hear from Dr. Fauci and other experts, as well as from a patient.
Nation World
US declares public health emergency over monkeypox outbreak
The announcement frees up federal funding and resources to fight the virus that has already infected more than 6,600 Americans.
Nation World
Biden names FEMA, CDC officials to head monkeypox response
Biden will announce Tuesday that he has tapped Robert Fenton, who helped lead FEMA’s mass vaccination effort for COVID-19, as the White House coordinator.
Nation World
CDC: 1 dose of vaccine protects against monkeypox, 2nd dose encouraged
Experts urge a second dose for full protection, but people who received a single dose of the monkeypox vaccine appeared to be significantly less likely to get sick.
Monkeypox
Iowa State offering monkeypox vaccines to eligible students, staff
The university will offer the Jynneos vaccine, according to an email sent out to students and staff yesterday.
Monkeypox
New call center aims to answer Iowans' questions about monkeypox
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services created a call center to help with questions surrounding monkeypox.
Nation World
Global monkeypox cases drop 21% in the last week, WHO says
It is a possible sign the outbreak may be starting to decline in Europe, according to an report issued Thursday by the World Health Organization.
Monkeypox
Monkeypox patients advised to avoid household pets
The CDC has for months advised people with monkeypox to avoid household pets, but the guidance is gaining new attention after a dog reportedly caught the virus.
Monkeypox
US shipping more monkeypox vaccine to states and cities
A strategy shift that allows more shots to be drawn from each vial allowed the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to ship out more doses than planned.
Nation World
Back-to-school with COVID-19 variants and monkeypox outbreaks
Back-to-school is aligning with two high-profile virus outbreaks. Here's what you need to know as students return to classrooms.
Nation World
US will stretch monkeypox vaccine supply with smaller doses
The unusual step is an acknowledgment that the U.S. currently lacks the supplies needed to vaccinate everyone seeking protection from the rapidly spreading virus.
In The News
In the News Now: Monkeypox is a public health emergency
A deep-dive look at monkeypox; what it is, where it came from, how it spreads and how to treat it. Hear from Dr. Fauci and other experts, as well as from a patient.
Nation World
US declares public health emergency over monkeypox outbreak
The announcement frees up federal funding and resources to fight the virus that has already infected more than 6,600 Americans.
Nation World
Biden names FEMA, CDC officials to head monkeypox response
Biden will announce Tuesday that he has tapped Robert Fenton, who helped lead FEMA’s mass vaccination effort for COVID-19, as the White House coordinator.
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