CDC report describes epidemiologic features and emergency responses to US Monkeypox outbreak
What did we learn from the US monkeypox outbreak? A new report examines the response
An observational report from the CDC describes epidemiologic features and emergency responses during the US Monkeypox outbreak.
A new CDC report documents the who, where, and when of the US monkeypox outbreak and the emergency steps taken to contain it.
Possible mpox exposures described in patients without reported male-to-male sexual contact
How are people getting mpox without male-to-male sexual contact?
An observational report from six U.S. jurisdictions described possible mpox exposures among patients who did not report male-to-male sexual …
Health officials are tracking mpox cases in people who didn't report male-to-male sexual contact to understand how the virus is spreading.
Laboratory Response Network testing conducted on suspected monkeypox cases in the United States
How many suspected monkeypox cases in the US are actually positive?
A report describes Laboratory Response Network testing of specimens from suspected monkeypox cases in the United States.
A rash that looks like monkeypox gets tested, but the report shows how labs handle samples without revealing how many people actually have t…
Mpox outbreak reported in Los Angeles County, California during summer 2023
What happened with mpox in Los Angeles last summer?
An outbreak report describes a mpox outbreak in Los Angeles County, California during summer 2023.
A new report confirms an mpox outbreak with a painful rash and flu-like symptoms occurred in Los Angeles County during the summer of 2023.
JYNNEOS vaccination implemented at LGBTQIA+ community events in Atlanta
Monkeypox vaccination effort launched at LGBTQIA+ community events in Atlanta
A community-based implementation effort administered JYNNEOS monkeypox vaccinations at large LGBTQIA+ events in Atlanta, Georgia.
Georgia health officials offered monkeypox vaccines at LGBTQIA+ events in Atlanta to help people at higher risk get the shot.
Surveillance report supports safety of JYNNEOS vaccine for mpox prevention
Is the mpox vaccine safe? New safety report offers reassurance
A U.S. surveillance report indicates the JYNNEOS vaccine for mpox prevention appears safe.
A new safety report confirms the JYNNEOS mpox vaccine maintains its established safety profile as more people receive the shot.
CDC adapted smallpox preparedness and HIV programs for US mpox response
CDC used smallpox and HIV programs to respond to mpox outbreak in the US
A report describes how US public health systems adapted existing smallpox preparedness frameworks and HIV prevention infrastructure for the …
The CDC fought the mpox outbreak by adapting smallpox and HIV programs already in place, using existing tools to tackle a new health threat.
JYNNEOS vaccine effectiveness against mpox infection studied in New York City surveillance
Did the mpox vaccine work in New York City? A new report looks for answers
A New York City surveillance report examined JYNNEOS vaccine effectiveness against diagnosed mpox infection.
New York City officials rolled out the JYNNEOS vaccine to stop mpox spread, but a new surveillance report has not yet released specific resu…
CDC report describes monkeypox prevention strategies among gay and bisexual men in the US
How are men who have sex with men protecting themselves from monkeypox?
A CDC report describes strategies adopted by gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men to prevent monkeypox virus transmission in t…
Men who have sex with men are using various strategies to prevent monkeypox transmission, according to a new report from the United States.
Case series describes severe monkeypox in hospitalized US patients
U.S. hospitals report cases of severe monkeypox requiring hospitalization
A case series describes hospitalized patients with severe monkeypox in the United States.
U.S. hospitals report severe monkeypox cases requiring hospitalization, signaling a need for doctors to monitor these serious infections clo…
Mpox cluster emerges among previously vaccinated individuals in Chicago investigation
Mpox cluster emerges in Chicago among people who had received the vaccine
A field investigation in Chicago documented the emergence of an mpox cluster primarily affecting persons previously vaccinated against mpox.
Chicago officials report a mpox cluster among people who had already received the vaccine, showing immunity isn't perfect for everyone.
Phase 2 trial assesses JYNNEOS vaccine in adolescents for monkeypox prevention
Is the monkeypox vaccine safe and effective for teenagers?
A Phase 2 open-label, non-placebo controlled trial evaluated the standard subcutaneous JYNNEOS regimen in 315 vaccinia-naïve adolescents (12…
A new study is looking at whether the standard monkeypox vaccine works for adolescents.