The first known case of a severe strain of the mpox virus detected in NYC
Dr. Sharon Nachman, Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, explains the risks and differences from prior mpox outbreaks.
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Dr. Sharon Nachman, Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, explains the risks and differences from prior mpox outbreaks.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
The first case of mpox Clade I has been detected in New York City.
There's been an alarming rise in mpox cases in New York City, according to the city's health department.
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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Pharmacists in New York can now administer the vaccine for mpox. The New York state Department of Health gave the approval Tuesday for adults 18 and older.
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The New York State Department of Health issued a warning after the WHO declared an Mpox outbreak in Africa a global emergency.
The New York State Department of Health issued a warning about Mpox after the WHO declared a global emergency over an outbreak in Africa.
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.
Mpox cases have spiked in New York City since October. The Department of Health says the city has averaged 36 new cases per month since then.
The state Department of Health says the two cases are the first reported in New Jersey since February.
With two new cases of mpox, health officials in New Jersey are reminding residents to stay informed.
Authorities recently reported finding drug-resistant strains of the monkeypox virus.
The CDC is expected to release new vaccine effectiveness data this week.
After weeks of few to no cases in the U.S., Chicago health officials warned of a "resurgence" in mpox.
More than 100,000 New Yorkers have been vaccinated for the virus since the summer.
The outbreak of the disease formerly known as monkeypox is officially over in New York City.
Health officials said residents at risk for severe disease should get vaccinated.
New Jersey health officials confirmed Monday that monkeypox was a contributing factor in the death of a New Jersey resident who also had other underlying conditions.
City health officials say 146,000 first and second doses have been administered, and cases are going down.
The city opened up more than 24,000 MPV vaccination appointments Friday.
