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Monkeypox

New form of mpox reported in US for 1st time

New form of mpox reported in US for 1st time

A U.S. resident who had traveled to eastern Africa is the first confirmed U.S. case of a new form of mpox.

November 16, 2024 3:38pm EST
Monkeypox outbreak may have peaked in US, but still widespread: officials

Monkeypox outbreak may have peaked in US, but still widespread: officials

The virus has mainly spread among gay and bisexual men, though health officials continue to stress that anyone can be infected.

October 2, 2022 12:46pm EDT
Health department officials report probably case of monkeypox at Camden County camp

Health department officials report probably case of monkeypox at Camden County camp

Officials with the Camden County Health Department have announced a probable case of monkeypox at a camp in Gloucester Township.

August 26, 2022 1:15pm EDT
University of Delaware employee tests positive for monkeypox ahead of fall semester start

University of Delaware employee tests positive for monkeypox ahead of fall semester start

The University of Delaware says an employee is isolating after testing positive for monkeypox ahead of the start of the fall semester.

August 25, 2022 5:37pm EDT
50,000 monkeypox vaccines set aside for gay pride events, health officials say

50,000 monkeypox vaccines set aside for gay pride events, health officials say

At least a dozen U.S. pride events are scheduled over the next two months.

August 18, 2022 12:53pm EDT
Owners spread monkeypox to their dog, doctors report

Owners spread monkeypox to their dog, doctors report

Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus.

August 16, 2022 5:29pm EDT
WHO to rename monkeypox to avoid discrimination and stigmatization

WHO to rename monkeypox to avoid discrimination and stigmatization

WHO plans on having an open forum to rename monkeypox.

August 13, 2022 6:46pm EDT
WHO to rename monkeypox over stigmatization concerns

WHO to rename monkeypox over stigmatization concerns

Monkeypox was first named in 1958 when research monkeys in Denmark were observed to have a “pox-like” disease.

August 13, 2022 10:12am EDT
'Definitely concerning': Philadelphia health officials call for more monkeypox vaccine doses

'Definitely concerning': Philadelphia health officials call for more monkeypox vaccine doses

The monkeypox outbreak reached a concerning new threshold in the United States as the federal health regulators declared the virus a public health emergency.

August 5, 2022 8:29am EDT
Local communities, leadership raise concerns about spread of Monkeypox

Local communities, leadership raise concerns about spread of Monkeypox

There's a growing concern among Philadelphia's gay community about the health risks of Monkeypox and the stigma linked to it. 

July 28, 2022 5:28pm EDT
World Health Organization declares monkeypox a global emergency

World Health Organization declares monkeypox a global emergency

Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.

July 23, 2022 10:33am EDT
Infant diagnosed with monkeypox in DC, officials say

Infant diagnosed with monkeypox in DC, officials say

An infant in D.C. tested positive for monkeypox, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

July 22, 2022 10:19pm EDT
Pennsylvania cities receive doses of monkeypox vaccines
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Pennsylvania cities receive doses of monkeypox vaccines

17 cases of Monkeypox have been reported in Philadelphia. Dr. Mike stops by to discuss the vaccines, pig heart transplants, and surprisingly unhealthy beverages.

July 14, 2022 9:11am EDT
Monkeypox cases reported in United States, around the world
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Monkeypox cases reported in United States, around the world

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say they are monitoring cases of monkeypox around the globe. Dr. Mike breaks down what you need to know.

May 19, 2022 7:28am EDT

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Video captures deadly shooting in Philadelphia neighborhood as suspects sought

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