U.S. will stretch monkeypox vaccine supply with smaller doses
Health officials are citing research suggesting that the reduced amount is about as effective.
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Todd called for more informed health care providers and faster responses from government officials.
Monkeypox very serious, but no reason for widespread alarm, top doctor says
Dr. Ashish Jha told "CBS Mornings" that declaring a public health emergency for the monkeypox outbreak will speed up vaccinations and help health officials obtain data to stop the spread of the disease.
U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
Biden taps FEMA, CDC officials to head response to monkeypox outbreak
The Biden administration has faced criticism over the pace of vaccine availability for monkeypox.
California declares monkeypox state of emergency as cases climb
Nearly 800 cases of monkeypox have been reported in California, according to state public health officials.
New York City declares monkeypox a public health emergency
New York City accounts for about a quarter of all confirmed monkeypox cases nationwide.
In race for monkeypox vaccines, experts noticing a repeat of COVID
Critics fear a repeat of the catastrophic inequity problems seen during the coronavirus pandemic.
San Francisco issues monkeypox emergency; N.Y. calls it "imminent threat"
Despite the problems with vaccine supply, federal officials said Thursday that the country's monkeypox outbreak can still be stopped, amid worries that the U.S. has missed the window to contain the virus.
U.S. spots first monkeypox case in a pregnant woman as cases climb
While pregnant women are among those at the highest risk of severe disease, both mom and baby are "doing well" so far.
Man who recovered from monkeypox describes "excruciating pain" from lesions
Matt Ford said he was prescribed narcotic painkillers to sleep at night as his tortuous lesions multiplied.
WHO declares monkeypox a global emergency
The World Health Organization says the expanding monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries is an "extraordinary" situation that now qualifies as a global emergency.
U.S. confirms first two cases of monkeypox in children
One case is in an infant who is a California resident and another is in a toddler who is not a U.S. resident, the CDC said.
Monkeypox exposes weakened public health system and frayed sexual clinic safety net
Sexual health clinics are scrambling to properly track, test and treat hundreds of monkeypox patients. So far, it isn't going well.
Monkeypox vaccine supply struggles to keep up with U.S. outbreak
Health officials ordered nearly 7 million doses but most of those are not expected to arrive for months.
CDC expects monkeypox cases will continue to climb through August
The U.S. has tallied at least 1,470 cases in the monkeypox outbreak so far.
Monkeypox vaccine and testing delays echo failures in early COVID response
Some public health experts see in the response to monkeypox a repeat of mistakes that the government made in combating COVID-19.
Monkeypox cases jump 77% in a week, WHO reports
The agency said nine additional countries had reported cases.
Should I be worried about monkeypox? A doctor answers questions on outbreak
More than 4,700 cases of monkeypox have been reported worldwide, with more than 300 in the U.S. Here's what you need to know now.
U.S. officials announce more steps to combat monkeypox outbreak
U.S. health officials are expanding the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
As NYC rolls out monkeypox vaccinations, CDC works to expand access
There was such high demand from New Yorkers wanting the shots that the city had to close its vaccination clinic to walk-ins.
WHO considers declaring monkeypox a global health emergency
More than 3,300 cases of monkeypox have been confirmed to date in 42 countries where the virus hasn't been typically seen.
U.K. to offer monkeypox vaccines to some gay and bisexual men
British health officials will start offering vaccines to men who are at higher risk of catching monkeypox in an effort to curb the outbreak.
WHO to rename monkeypox as it studies possible sexual transmission
The global health agency has already said the virus can be transmitted through close physical contact. Officials and patients caution against stigmatizing any group.
U.S. monkeypox cases are from at least 2 separate outbreaks, CDC says
Federal health officials released new details Friday on the monkeypox outbreak, which has risen to at least 23 cases in the U.S. and hundreds around the world.
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