The District has recorded more monkeypox cases per capita than any state, and launched a vaccination effort targeting the at-risk community.
Even before the first U.S. case of monkeypox was confirmed in Massachusetts in mid-May, D.C. public health officials were preparing for an influx of infections.
than any state, and launched an aggressive vaccination effort to blanket the at-risk community in protection. The federal government gave the city and other hotspots priority access to vaccines. But a nationwide shortage has left much of the gay and bisexual community — most cases are among men who have sex with men — awaiting doses as infection spreads.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
D.C. reports monkeypox cases among homeless, expands vaccine programD.C. officials encouraged residents at risk for monkeypox to pre-register for vaccine appointments, but access and privacy concerns have been issues.
Les mer »
D.C. To Open Walk-Up Monkeypox Vaccine Clinics Every FridayStarting this Friday, limited walk-up appointments for monkeypox vaccines will be available for eligible D.C. residents.
Les mer »
Nearly 7,000 monkeypox vaccines arrive in Houston, but mayor says 'we need a lot more'Houston received a shipment of 6,740 monkeypox vaccines this week, Mayor Sylvester Turner said Wednesday, less than one week after the city abruptly paused and then quickly reinstated distribution amid strong demand.
Les mer »
Monkeypox vaccine now available in Mobile CountyThe Mobile County Health Department has received its initial allocation of vaccine for the Monkeypox virus.
Les mer »
White House Declares Monkeypox a Public Health EmergencyBREAKING: The White House has declared monkeypox a public health emergency. There have been over 6,600 reported cases of monkeypox in the United States, up from the under 5,000 cases reported last week.
Les mer »
Santa Clara County gets more monkeypox vaccines, says it's not enough to slow spread of virusSanta Clara County recently received 2,154 vaccine doses, but health officials say they need more. monkeypox
Les mer »