With a new case in Sweden, what is the new mpox outbreak and should you be concerned?
Things to know about the resurgence of mpox.
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Monkeypox
CDC Greenlights Regular Mpox Vaccination for Those Most at Risk
Organization advisers vote to recommend routine use of mpox vaccines in order to protect people in high-risk groups.
October 30 2023 5:08 PM
Mpox is Almost Gone in the U.S., Leaving Lessons and Mysteries in its Wake
The U.S. public health emergency declaration for mpox (monkeypox) ends today.
January 31 2023 10:24 AM
Mpox Outbreak's Emergency Status to Officially End in 2023
Due to low case numbers, the Biden administration will let the mpox emergency declaration expire in January.
December 13 2022 11:54 AM
This Gay Congressman Recorded Himself Getting a Monkeypox Vax
Rep. Mondaire Jones of New York said this was his second shot.
September 22 2022 2:07 PM
Monkeypox Cases are Slowing in the U.S. But it's Unclear if Trend Will Last
New research shows a decrease in the number of new daily MPV cases. But is it enough to stop the outbreak completely?
August 31 2022 5:23 PM
One-Time Hookups Account for Half of MPV (Monkeypox) Cases
The CDC says reducing the number of random hookups can greatly reduce one's risk of contracting MPV.
August 29 2022 10:38 AM
As Pride party season begins, the CDC urges mpox vaccinations
With a new strain developing overseas, the agency says those at high risk, including gay and bi men, should get vaccinated.
May 16 2024 6:52 PM
The government failed on mpox. Ritchie Torres's new bill addresses that
A new report highlights significant flaws in the federal handling of the mpox outbreak, emphasizing the need for a more unified response system to tackle future public health emergencies.
April 18 2024 1:21 PM
Mpox Cases Rise Again, and Grindr is Here to Help
The Pan American Health Organization and Grindr team up to tackle stigma and misinformation about the virus after a recent rise in cases.
June 13 2023 10:45 AM
Rev. Steve Pieters is a Symbol of Hope for a New Generation
The famous activist reflects on the AIDS epidemic, the mpox outbreak, and his journey to faith.
January 16 2023 3:31 PM
Monkeypox Officially Renamed to Avoid Racial Stigma
The change comes on the heels of complaints about racist tropes and Western stigmatization.
November 29 2022 8:14 AM
Monkeypox Claims First Two Victims in New York City
These are the first MPV-related deaths in the nation's largest city.
October 24 2022 4:00 PM
Health Officials Plan to Drop the 'Monkeypox' Name. Here's What Could Replace It
The name induces stigma and confusion, doctors and researchers say.
September 16 2022 3:03 PM
Why are mpox cases in the U.S. on the rise again?
Experts point to a lag in vaccination rates in addition to other looming new threats.
April 08 2024 1:30 PM
What Is the Mpox Situation Below the Border?
While the U.S. celebrated the end of its monkeypox emergency, cases continued to rise in Latin America due to stigma and lack of resources. Here’s one man’s story of having mpox in Mexico.
May 25 2023 12:44 PM
Ask Dr. D: Why Isn't My Monkeypox Spot Going Away?
Biden's HIV & MPX czar, Demetre Daskalakis, explains what's normal post-vaccine and why certain folks should reconsider where to get the shot.
November 04 2022 2:10 PM
Scientists Worry Another 'Monkey Virus' Might Affect Humans in Near Future
Researchers are hoping to prevent an Ebola-like virus found in monkeys from transferring to humans.
October 03 2022 2:39 PM
So is Monkeypox an STD or Isn't It?
The debate on whether to label MPV a "sexually transmitted disease" that affects mostly "gay and bi men" rages on.
September 01 2022 1:43 PM
First U.S. Monkeypox-Related Death Reported in Texas
Officials say fatal cases are extremely rare and the Texas patient was "severely immunocompromised."
August 30 2022 12:10 PM