Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Do some baby boomers have a defense against monkeypox?
Folks of a certain vintage have the tell-tale crater on their upper arms: The discolored, shallow scars from the smallpox vaccine.
Aug 18, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Does decades-old smallpox vaccination protect against monkeypox?
Health officials are scrambling to stretch scarce doses of vaccine to slow the mounting monkeypox outbreak, but do older people already vaccinated as kids for the related but deadlier smallpox virus already have protection?
Aug 17, 2022
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A smart monkeypox vaccine strategy will be key, experts say
"Eventually we can bring this under control."
Jul 22, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Poxvirus proteins enable early strike on immune defences
Pox viruses are able to get a head start on infecting a host by delivering a package of proteins that directly interferes with the body's innate immune system.
Jul 14, 2022
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Italian experts says semen can be vehicle for monkeypox infection
Researchers in Italy who were first to identify the presence of monkeypox in semen are broadening their testing, saying early results suggest sperm can be a vehicle for infection.
Jun 30, 2022
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EU regulator considers clearing smallpox shot for monkeypox
The European Medicines Agency says it will begin reviewing data to decide if a smallpox vaccine made by the pharmaceutical company Bavarian Nordic might also be authorized for monkeypox, amid a growing outbreak of the disease ...
Jun 28, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Monkeypox is not a global emergency for now, says WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has decided not to declare monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern. This may change in the future.
Jun 27, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Key facts you need to know about monkeypox
Media reports about an outbreak of monkeypox may sound scary, but there's no need for most people to take special steps to avoid getting the viral illness, an infectious disease expert says.
Jun 23, 2022
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EU buys 110,000 vaccine doses against monkeypox
The European Union said Tuesday it has purchased almost 110,000 vaccine doses to help tackle the monkeypox outbreak and would share them out among the bloc's members.
Jun 14, 2022
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German panel recommends vaccines after exposure to monkeypox
Germany's independent vaccine advisory panel is recommending that shots against monkeypox be prioritized for people recently exposed to the virus that causes the disease.
Jun 9, 2022
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