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November 24, 2023, 1:26 PM
UN confirms sexual spread of mpox in Congo for the 1st time as country sees a record outbreak
The World Health Organization said it has confirmed sexual transmission of mpox in Congo for the first time as the country experiences its biggest-ever outbreak
November 24, 2023, 1:26 PM
4 months ago
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.
4 months ago
6 months ago
2 doses of mpox vaccine were 86% effective against infection: CDC
A new CDC report published Thursday found the mpox vaccine was 86% effective at preventing infection when patients received both doses.
6 months ago
6 months ago
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.
6 months ago
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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.
6 months ago
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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."
6 months ago
10 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.
10 months ago
10 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.
10 months ago
1 year 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.
1 year ago
1 year 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.
1 year ago
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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.
1 year ago
1 year ago
How did the US beat back mpox?
Mpox cases have dropped dramatically since August.
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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.
1 year ago
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2 people dead in Chicago after monkeypox diagnosis
The deaths of two patients were unrelated, according to city officials.
1 year ago
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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.
1 year ago
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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 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.
1 year ago
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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.
1 year ago
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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
1 year ago
1 year 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.
1 year ago
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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
1 year ago
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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.
1 year ago
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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.
1 year ago
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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
1 year ago
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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.
1 year ago
1 year 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.
1 year ago
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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.
1 year ago
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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.
1 year ago
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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.
1 year ago
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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.
1 year ago
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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.
1 year ago
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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.
1 year ago
1 year 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.
1 year ago
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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.
1 year ago
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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.
1 year ago
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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.
1 year ago
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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.
1 year 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.
1 year ago
1 year 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
1 year 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.
1 year ago
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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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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.
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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.
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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."
1 year ago
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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.
1 year ago
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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.
1 year ago
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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.
1 year ago
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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.
1 year ago
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Some health officials struggling with new monkeypox vaccine injection method
The new intradermal technique requires just a fraction of a vaccine per shot.
1 year ago
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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.
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