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.

First monkeypox cases reported, Minnesota officials emphasize vaccinations

The first monkeypox cases since 2022 have been reported to health officials in Minnesota, who are urging vaccinations to help stop the spread of the virus.

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.

Children are susceptible to Monkeypox, although risk remains low

As children get ready to head back to school, health experts at the American Academy of Pediatrics advise that the risk to children is low, but that doesn't mean it's none.

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.

Confirmed Monkeypox cases increase
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There are now 33 confirmed Monkeypox cases in Minnesota, and state officials warn that cases, and misconceptions, surrounding them could continue to increase.

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.

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.