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New Monkeypox Cases Originating in Texas, State Health Department Says
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
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US Health Officials Expand Recommendation for Monkeypox Vaccine
U.S. health officials are expanding the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
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U.S. to Deploy Nearly 300,000 Monkeypox Vaccine Doses to Fight Outbreak
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.
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WHO: Monkeypox Does Not Constitute a ‘Global Emergency at This Stage'
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.
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WHO Considers Declaring Monkeypox 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
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US Boosts Monkeypox Testing, 142 Cases Confirmed
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.
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Dallas County Reports 2 New Cases of Monkeypox
Two more cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in Dallas County, the county’s health department announced Wednesday.
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CDC Issues New Guidance on Monkeypox Symptoms as US Cases Balloon
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.
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WHO to Rename Monkeypox After Concerns of Racism, Stigma
The World Health Organization announced an urgent move to rename the virus after a group of scientists argued that it is “inaccurate” and “stigmatizing.”
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CDC, HHS, and White House to Hold Briefing on Monkeypox Investigation
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.
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Summer Travel Taking You Abroad? Here's What To Know About Monkeypox
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.
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What to Know About Monkeypox If You're Planning International Travel
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.
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Mexican Health Officials: Dallas Man With Monkeypox Symptoms Flew Home Instead of Isolating
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.
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Mexican Health Officials: Dallas Man With Monkeypox Symptoms Flew Home Instead of Isolating
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.
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Health Expert Explains About Monkeypox and the Dallas County Case
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.
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First Monkeypox Infection in 2022 Confirmed in Dallas County
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.
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Health Officials Confirm Monkeypox Case in Dallas County
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.
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First Monkeypox Infection in 2022 Confirmed in Dallas County
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.
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U.S. Has More Than 36,000 Jynneos Monkeypox Vaccine Doses Immediately Available in National Stockpile
Bavarian Nordic also holds 1 million U.S.-owned doses and can fill another 16.4 million shots upon request by the federal government.
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How Is Monkeypox Spread?
Monkeypox is not classified as a sexually transmitted disease