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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
UN confirms sexual spread of mpox in Congo for the 1st time
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
First was COVID. Now China is facing an mpox crisis as cases spike
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
2 doses of mpox vaccine were 86% effective against infection, CDC study finds
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
JYNNEOS mpox vaccine 86% effective when both doses administered: Study
6 months ago

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
CDC issues warning of mpox
6 months ago

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
CDC warns about potential risk of mpox ahead of summer gatherings
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
How a potential mpox outbreak was prevented
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
FDA issues warning letters to companies selling unproven mpox treatments
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
Only 769 cases of mpox were among women. Black and Hispanic people bore the brunt
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
Experts reveal how US came back from mpox outbreak
1 year 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.
1 year ago
Importance of mpox vaccination: Cases 10 times as high among unvaccinated
1 year ago

How did the US beat back mpox?

Mpox cases have dropped dramatically since August.
1 year ago
How did the US beat back mpox?
1 year 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.
1 year ago
Immunocompromised at high risk for severe effects, death from monkeypox: CDC report
1 year ago

2 people dead in Chicago after monkeypox diagnosis

The deaths of two patients were unrelated, according to city officials.
1 year ago
2 people dead in Chicago after monkeypox diagnosis
1 year 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.
1 year ago
Monkeypox cases in US fall, hit lowest level since June: CDC
1 year 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.
1 year ago
US monkeypox cases decline, hit lowest level since June: CDC
1 year 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.
1 year ago
Monkeypox outbreak has disproportionately impacted Hispanic and Latino men in US
1 year 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.
1 year ago
Monkeypox disproportionately impacting Hispanic men
1 year 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
1 year ago
New data: Unvaccinated are 14 times more likely to contract monkeypox
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
Monkeypox outbreak in US showing signs of slowing, CDC data shows
1 year 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
1 year ago
Monkeypox cases continue to decline in the US: CDC
1 year ago

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
Experts say elimination of monkeypox possible but containment still a challenge
1 year 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.
1 year ago
FDA: Monkeypox treatment drug could be ineffective if virus mutates
1 year 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
1 year ago
Senators press Biden administration on 'unacceptable' monkeypox response
1 year 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.
1 year ago
CDC says death in Los Angeles is 1st known monkeypox-related death
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
Fauci, CDC director weigh in on monkeypox before Senate
1 year 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.
1 year ago
1st death due to monkeypox in LA County resident, officials say
1 year 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.
1 year ago
Los Angeles County investigates death of person with monkeypox
1 year 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.
1 year ago
Atlanta Black Pride distributes thousands of monkeypox vaccine doses at pop-up clinics
1 year 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.
1 year ago
Black, Hispanic Americans less likely to receive monkeypox vaccine: CDC
1 year 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.
1 year ago
NYC sees significant decline in monkeypox daily cases
1 year 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.
1 year ago
White House seeks $47 billion to address COVID, monkeypox and Ukraine
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
Monkeypox cases on the decline in the nation's largest city: Data
1 year 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.
1 year ago
How K-12 schools are planning for monkeypox outbreaks as students head back
1 year ago

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
How K-12 schools are planning for monkeypox outbreaks
1 year 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.
1 year ago
Monkeypox cases among children climb in US
1 year 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.
1 year ago
Patient who had monkeypox has died
1 year ago

Texas reports 1st monkeypox death in US

Officials have reported the first death of a person with monkeypox in Houston, Texas.
1 year ago
Texas reports 1st monkeypox death in US
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
Officials look to next steps of monkeypox outbreak
1 year 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.
1 year ago
US to pour $11M into efforts to make monkeypox vaccines in Michigan
1 year 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.
1 year ago
Infant hospitalized with monkeypox in Washington state
1 year 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.
1 year ago
Physician details care of infant hospitalized with monkeypox in Washington State
1 year 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.
1 year ago
Baby hospitalized after testing positive for monkeypox
1 year 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."
1 year ago
Physician details care of infant hospitalized with monkeypox
1 year 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.
1 year ago
White House monkeypox response team holds briefing
1 year 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.
1 year ago
3 children in Georgia test positive for monkeypox
1 year 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.
1 year ago
3 Georgia children test positive for monkeypox
1 year 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.
1 year ago
3 children under 17 in Georgia test positive for monkeypox: Officials
1 year ago

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
Some health officials struggling with new monkeypox vaccine injection method
1 year 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.
1 year ago
Monkeypox and children: What to know about testing, symptoms, treatments and more