monkeypox

Public health testing has found 12 total cases of monkeypox in Texas, recent investigation has identified multiple cases in Texans who did not travel outside the state

U.S. health officials are expanding the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.

The U.S. will deploy nearly 300,000 monkeypox vaccine doses in the coming weeks in an effort to stamp out the growing outbreak of the virus.

The World Health Organization said the escalating monkeypox outbreak in more than 50 countries should be closely monitored but does not warrant being declared a global health emergency.

WHO is convening an emergency committee Thursday to consider if the spiraling outbreak of monkeypox warrants being declared a global emergency, a decision that comes only after the disease spilled into the West

The Biden administration has started shipping monkeypox tests to commercial laboratories, in a bid to speed diagnoses for suspected infections for the virus that has already infected at least 142 people in the U.S.

Two more cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in Dallas County, the county’s health department announced Wednesday.

The CDC has confirmed 100 monkeypox cases in 20 states and the District of Columbia in the last month, making it the country’s largest monkeypox outbreak ever.

The World Health Organization announced an urgent move to rename the virus after a group of scientists argued that it is “inaccurate” and “stigmatizing.”

Experts from CDC, HHS, and the White House will discuss the latest regarding the cases of monkeypox in the United States and the testing options available for the public.

Health experts warn of a risk of monkeypox as the number of cases climbs in countries around the world. But if you have international summer travel plans, experts say you should be OK if you recognize the signs.

World health experts warn of a risk of monkeypox as the number of cases climb in countries around the world. But if you have international summer travel plans, experts say you should be OK if you recognize the signs.

The CDC is working with Mexican health officials after doctors there announced this week that a Dallas man infected with monkeypox first developed symptoms while vacationing in Puerto Vallarta.

The CDC is working with Mexican health officials after doctors there announced this week that a Dallas man infected with monkeypox first developed symptoms while vacationing in Puerto Vallarta.

Health officials are closely monitoring the Dallas County patient who tested positive for monkeypox. NBC 5 talked with Dr. Nikhil Bayani, an infectious disease specialist at Texas Health about what makes this case different than previous outbreaks and how concerned people should be.

Dallas County Health and Human Services is investigating a case of monkeypox in the county, the department confirmed Tuesday. The patient is currently isolated at home and recovering and does not pose a risk to others.

Doctors have been warning about a growing monkeypox outbreak and now Dallas County Health and Human Services confirmed a case in Dallas County. Health reporter Bianca Castro reports.

Dallas County Health and Human Services is investigating a case of monkeypox in the county, the department confirmed Tuesday. The patient is currently isolated at home and recovering and does not pose a risk to others.

Bavarian Nordic also holds 1 million U.S.-owned doses and can fill another 16.4 million shots upon request by the federal government.

Monkeypox is not classified as a sexually transmitted disease