First locally acquired U.S. cases of more severe mpox strain reported
California health officials have reported two cases of a potentially more severe form of mpox that appear to be locally acquired.
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California health officials have reported two cases of a potentially more severe form of mpox that appear to be locally acquired.
Congo's health minister says the government is "on general alert" over an unidentified disease that's killed dozens of people, about half of whom were children.
The World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the mpox outbreaks in Africa are a global emergency, with cases confirmed among children and adults in more than a dozen countries.
Authorities recently reported finding drug-resistant strains of the monkeypox virus.
Formerly known as monkeypox, more than 30,000 people in the US have contracted the disease since last summer's outbreak
Formerly known as monkeypox, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said more than 30,000 people in the US have contracted the disease since last summer's outbreak
The World Health Organization urged countries to adopt the new name for the disease, citing the "ongoing negative impact" of the original.
Federal health leaders say the monkeypox virus is only one mutation away from evading a key anti-viral drug, the drug is used to treat at-risk patients.
Lawmakers are slamming the U.S. response to the outbreak.
The FDA said the monkeypox virus needs "only a single amino acid change" to evade the treatment.
Officials in Los Angeles County said autopsy results could be available in "as soon as a few days."
About 75% of jurisdictions in the US have shifted to using the intradermal method of administering monkeypox vaccine.
CBS4's Ted Scouten reports those who have received the Monkeypox vaccination and are reporting unpleasant side effects.
Some people who've received the Monkeypox vaccination are reporting unpleasant side effects.
In Broward, there are now 7 locations, along with 2 in Miami-Dade.
Mills Pond Park in Fort Lauderdale is the latest site to open for monkeypox vaccinations.
When it comes to safety protocols, one parent says he's not feeling very confident in the school district.
On Friday, folks lined up for monkeypox vaccination shots at Miami-Dade's two newly opened locations.
On Friday, folks lined up for monkeypox vaccination shots at Miami-Dade's two newly opened locations.
CBS4 cameras were on hand as a monkeypox vaccination site opened in Tropical Park.
Monkeypox cases continue to increase in South Florida but more and more virus misinformation is also on the rise.
Monkeypox cases continue to increase in South Florida but more and more virus misinformation is also on the rise.
As Florida surpasses 1,000 monkeypox cases, State Health Officials are putting second doses of the vaccine on hold so more first rounds of shots can be given.
Health officials said the second doses of the monkeypox vaccines will be delayed, so more first doses can be given.
Miami-Dade County mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced Tuesday that the county has received a limited supply of monkeypox vaccines.
