New strain of mpox reported in California, believed to be 1st confirmed case in US
The first case of a new strain of mpox in the United States has been reported in San Mateo County, officials said Saturday.
Monkeypox outbreak may have peaked in US, but still widespread: officials
The virus has mainly spread among gay and bisexual men, though health officials continue to stress that anyone can be infected.
Riverside County reports 1st pediatric case of monkeypox
Officials said the child is from the western side of the county and is under 10 years old.
LA County monkeypox: First case in nation linked to workplace exposure
The Los Angeles Public Health Department has reported the nation's first monkeypox case in a healthcare worker who was exposed to the virus at work.
US health officials warn monkeypox could mutate to resist antiviral drug Tpoxx
U.S. health officials are warning doctors against overusing the lone drug available to treat monkeypox. Federal health officials say that even a small mutation in the virus could leave the drug ineffective.
LA County confirms first monkeypox death
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed the county's first death from the monkeypox virus.
Walk-up monkeypox vaccines limited throughout LA County
The county only has a limited supply of monkeypox vaccine doses.
Monkeypox infections appear to slow in LA County
The number of monkeypox cases in Los Angeles County continues to increase, but the rate of new infections appears to be slowing.
LA County expands monkeypox vaccine eligibility again
Despite a limited amount of monkeypox vaccine doses, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health again expanded eligibility for the vaccine.
Monkeypox vaccine eligibility expands to those under 18
Despite the unexpected shortfall, health officials said the county will still begin offering second doses of the two-shot regimen to those eligible for it.
50,000 monkeypox vaccines set aside for gay pride events, health officials say
At least a dozen U.S. pride events are scheduled over the next two months.
Owners spread monkeypox to their dog, doctors report
Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus.
WHO to rename monkeypox to avoid discrimination and stigmatization
WHO plans on having an open forum to rename monkeypox.
WHO to rename monkeypox over stigmatization concerns
Monkeypox was first named in 1958 when research monkeys in Denmark were observed to have a “pox-like” disease.
Woman accuses Spirit of booting her from flight after staff mistook eczema for monkeypox
A woman tearfully shared a video on TikTok claiming Spirit Airlines kicked her off a flight after a staff mistook her eczema for a possible monkeypox case.
Monkeypox and pets: What you need to know
Can you give monkeypox to your pet and vice versa? It's possible, doctors say. Here's what you need to know.