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MPOX CASES ON THE RISE IN KING COUNTY

In September of this year, 45 new cases of mpox were reported in King County residents. This is the highest number of cases in a month since the initial mpox outbreak in King County in 2022. Increases in the number of mpox cases have also been reported in Chicago, San Francisco and New York.

June 9, 2023 Infectious Disease / Monkeypox / Public Health / Vaccines

Mpox update from Public Health — Seattle & King County:

WHY A SECOND VACCINATION IS IMPORTANT NOW

August 24, 2022 Monkeypox / Prevention / Public Health / Vaccines

Monkeypox in King County: An Update

As of today, 310 King County residents have been diagnosed with MPV, an increase from 48 cases in mid-July.

August 24, 2022 Animal Health / Monkeypox / University of Washington

UW study to screen pets of Seattle-area people diagnosed with monkeypox

A new study is inviting pet owners in the greater Seattle area who test positive for monkeypox to have their animals screened for the virus.

August 10, 2022 Infectious Disease / Monkeypox / Sexually Transmitted Disease / Vaccines

How does monkeypox spread?

The current monkeypox epidemic is a bit unusual in a few ways: First, the sheer scope of the current epidemic; Second, the way symptoms are appearing may facilitate spread among people who don’t yet know they are infected.

August 2, 2022 Monkeypox / Prevention / Vaccines

Monkeypox: an expert explains what gay and bisexual men need to know

While anyone can get monkeypox, the current outbreak is overwhelmingly affecting sexually active gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men.

July 28, 2022 Drugs / Monkeypox / Public Health / Vaccines

Monkeypox Straining Already Overstretched Public Health System

Echoing the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for monkeypox vaccine doses far outstrips supply, appointments have been difficult to get, and money and personnel have had to shift from other priorities.

July 26, 2022 Infectious Disease / Monkeypox / Public Health

How Polio Crept Back Into the U.S.

U.S. public health agencies generally don’t test wastewater for signs of polio. That may have given the virus time to circulate silently before it paralyzed a New York man.

July 20, 2022 Laboratory Medicine / Monkeypox / Public Health

Video: Why the public health system is struggling to contain monkeypox

Funding cuts and outdated technology are hampering the U.S. response on the ground as monkeypox cases continue to rise.

July 12, 2022 Infectious Disease / Monkeypox / Vaccines

Monkeypox FAQ:

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