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Health July 8, 2022

French health body indicates at-risk groups to be vaccinated against monkeypox

France's health authority recommended preventive vaccination for groups it says are at special risk, such as sexually active gay men and trans people who have multiple sexual partners.

Health July 7, 2022

WHO: More than 6,000 monkeypox cases reported, emergency meeting set

More than 6,000 cases of monkeypox have now been reported, the World Health Organization said. A committee will consider declaring the outbreak a global health emergency

US June 30, 2022

Health officials: Michigan has 1st probable monkeypox case

Michigan health officials have identified the state's first probable case of monkeypox in suburban Detroit. The CDC is now working to confirm the case.

LIFESTYLE June 18, 2022

New COVID trivia card game captures the madness of the coronavirus pandemic

Citizen Outbreak, a trivia card game, is the brainchild of two boyhood pals now in their 40s who reconnected during the coronavirus pandemic shutdowns.

INFECTIOUS DISEASE June 14, 2022

Water-borne infections can lurk in hot tubs, public pools, lakes and oceans this summer: Here's what to know

As many head to recreational water parks and public pools this summer, take proper precautions against water-borne bacteria which may cause severe illness

Health June 11, 2022

Monkeypox detected in first US military service member at Germany base

A U.S. service member has tested positive for monkeypox in Germany marking the first documented case in the military as the virus continues to spread worldwide.

Vaccine June 6, 2022

US has wasted more than 82 million COVID-19 vaccine doses: report

Millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses have been discarded during the pandemic as the Biden administration urges Americans to get booster shots

Virus June 1, 2022

Strawberries recalled due to hepatitis A outbreak across several states and in Canada

Fresh strawberries have been linked to the hepatitis A outbreak in North America, triggering a recall according to the FDA and the CDC.

POLITICS May 22, 2022

Biden on Monkeypox: Outbreak should concern 'everybody,' as health experts are baffled

President Joe Biden said in South Korea the new monkeypox virus should concern "everybody," as health officials still do not have answers for the outbreak.

Virus May 20, 2022

African scientists baffled by monkeypox cases in Europe, US

Scientists who have monitored numerous outbreaks of monkeypox in Africa say they are baffled by the disease’s recent spread in Europe and North America

New York City May 19, 2022

New York City investigating possible monkeypox case

New York City health officials said the patient is being cared for in a hospital and positive tests for the monkeypox will be sent to the CDC.