UK waiting for 100,000 vaccines to treat monkeypox with ‘doses running out’
2 years, 7 months ago

UK waiting for 100,000 vaccines to treat monkeypox with ‘doses running out’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK is waiting to receive around 100,000 doses of smallpox vaccine amid reports the country is set to run out. Dr Mary Ramsay of the UKHSA said: “UKHSA moved early to procure over 150,000 doses of the smallpox vaccine from the global manufacturer. “The thousands of vaccines administered by the NHS to date among those at highest risk of exposure should have a significant impact on the transmission of the virus.” It’s high time we got a proper grip on the monkeypox response and for that we need to see this taken seriously at the highest level of Government Ian Green Thousands of cases of the illness have been recorded in the UK, with the majority transmitted between gay and bisexual men, and men who have sex with other men. “It’s high time we got a proper grip on the monkeypox response and for that we need to see this taken seriously at the highest level of Government.”

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Union Health Minister Nadda reviews India’s preparedness for monkeypox
7 months, 1 week ago

Union Health Minister Nadda reviews India’s preparedness for monkeypox

The Hindu  

With the World Health Organization declaring monkeypox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, a detailed review of developments related to monkeypox, and preparedness for it, was taken up by the Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda in a meeting with senior officials on Saturday. “In the meeting chaired by the Union Health Minister, it was decided that as a matter …

UN approves an updated cholera vaccine that could help fight a surge in cases
11 months, 1 week ago

UN approves an updated cholera vaccine that could help fight a surge in cases

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The World Health Organization has …

Monkeypox: CDC warns about potential risk of an mpox resurgence this summer
1 year, 10 months ago

Monkeypox: CDC warns about potential risk of an mpox resurgence this summer

CNN  

CNN — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is raising the alarm about the potential risk for new cases of mpox, previously known as monkeypox, to emerge this summer. “Spring and summer season in 2023 could lead to a resurgence of mpox as people gather for festivals and other events,” the CDC said in an official update to …

Netherlands offers free monkeypox vaccinations to people at increased risk
1 year, 10 months ago

Netherlands offers free monkeypox vaccinations to people at increased risk

NL Times  

People who are more likely to contract monkeypox can get vaccinated for free from now on. "Gay and bisexual men and trans people who have not been vaccinated before and who know for themselves that they are more likely to contract a monkeypox infection can make an appointment with their GGD from today," Soa Aids Netherlands said on Monday, referring …

CDC Has ‘Cautious Optimism’ That Monkeypox Vaccine Is Working In At-Risk Communities
2 years, 5 months ago

CDC Has ‘Cautious Optimism’ That Monkeypox Vaccine Is Working In At-Risk Communities

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Americans who received just one dose of the monkeypox vaccine were much less likely to be infected by the virus, according to preliminary data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday. The data — compiled from 32 states from July to September — is the first analysis released by public health officials into …

First on CNN: Unvaccinated individuals 14 times more likely to get monkeypox than vaccinated, new US data shows
2 years, 5 months ago

First on CNN: Unvaccinated individuals 14 times more likely to get monkeypox than vaccinated, new US data shows

CNN  

CNN — Eligible individuals who did not receive the monkeypox vaccine were around 14 times likelier to become infected with the virus than those who were vaccinated, according to federal government data posted by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That figure reflects the first wave of authoritative data collected by the Biden administration on the efficacy of …

As monkeypox drops in the West, still no vaccines for Africa
2 years, 6 months ago

As monkeypox drops in the West, still no vaccines for Africa

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — With monkeypox cases subsiding in Europe and parts of North America, many scientists say now is the time to prioritize stopping the virus in Africa. “Nothing has changed for us here, the focus is all on monkeypox in the West,” said Placide Mbala, a virologist who directs the global health research department at Congo’s Institute of Biomedical …

Monkeypox Scare: Australians warned to be on high alert against virus' symptoms
2 years, 6 months ago

Monkeypox Scare: Australians warned to be on high alert against virus' symptoms

India TV News  

Monkeypox Scare: Australians warned to be on high alert against virus' symptoms Monkeypox Scare: Most of Australia's cases have been "imported" from travellers returning home from overseas holidays, but data from Victoria shows a worrying new trend of the virus moving and spreading in the local community. Amid an alarming number of new monkeypox cases in Australia, health authorities have …

Monkeypox vaccine strategy shift yields more supply for some, hurdles for others
2 years, 6 months ago

Monkeypox vaccine strategy shift yields more supply for some, hurdles for others

CNN  

CNN — Most places in the United States with heavy monkeypox caseloads have shifted their vaccination strategies to the Biden administration’s low-dose, intradermal approach – and they are reporting varying results so far. When asked “Has your jurisdiction implemented the intradermal vaccination strategy?,” 74% of survey respondents reported yes, 3% no, and 24% reported “partially.” So far, the US Department …

US data reveals racial gaps in monkeypox vaccinations
2 years, 6 months ago

US data reveals racial gaps in monkeypox vaccinations

Associated Press  

The Biden administration said Friday there’s enough monkeypox vaccine available now but health officials say the shots aren’t getting to some of the people who need the protection the most. The gap is an echo of disparities seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, when certain racial groups were a disproportionately large share of cases but a smaller fraction of the people …

WHO: Monkeypox cases drop 21%, reversing month-long increase
2 years, 7 months ago

WHO: Monkeypox cases drop 21%, reversing month-long increase

Deccan Chronicle  

GENEVA: The number of monkeypox cases reported globally dropped by 21% in the last week, reversing a month-long trend of rising infections and a possible signal the outbreak in Europe may be starting to decline, according to a World Health Organisation report issued Thursday. British health authorities said last week after seeing a decline in the number of new cases …

Cases of monkeypox have DOUBLED in Victoria - prompting an urgent new health warning
2 years, 7 months ago

Cases of monkeypox have DOUBLED in Victoria - prompting an urgent new health warning

Daily Mail  

A fresh monkeypox warning has been issued in Victoria as cases nearly double within two weeks across the state. A fresh monkeypox warning has been issued in Victoria as cases nearly double within 16 days in the state. Pictured is a case from Congo, Africa Symptoms of monkeypox include rashes, lesions or sores, particularly around the genitals Monkeypox was first …

EU regulator OKs plan to increase monkeypox vaccine supplies
2 years, 7 months ago

EU regulator OKs plan to increase monkeypox vaccine supplies

Associated Press  

LONDON — A smaller dose of the monkeypox vaccine appears to still be effective and can be used to stretch the current supply by five times, the European Medicines Agency said Friday, echoing a recommendation made earlier this month by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The EU drug regulator said in a statement that injecting people with just one …

The new U.S. monkeypox vaccine strategy offers more doses — and uncertainty
2 years, 7 months ago

The new U.S. monkeypox vaccine strategy offers more doses — and uncertainty

NPR  

The new U.S. monkeypox vaccine strategy offers more doses — and uncertainty Enlarge this image toggle caption Richard Vogel/AP Richard Vogel/AP After a bumpy start, the Biden administration is trying to smooth out the vaccination campaign aimed at controlling the country's growing monkeypox outbreak. Sponsor Message "We are definitely in what we're still calling 'The Hunger Games' phase of this …

US offers extra monkeypox vaccine doses for gay pride events
2 years, 7 months ago

US offers extra monkeypox vaccine doses for gay pride events

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The U.S. is setting aside an extra 50,000 doses of monkeypox vaccine for places with upcoming gay pride events, health officials said Thursday. He said so far officials have done an adequate job with the vaccine campaign although “more is better.” Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cautioned: “While we are …

Second dose of monkeypox vaccine now available in L.A., though supplies still limited
2 years, 7 months ago

Second dose of monkeypox vaccine now available in L.A., though supplies still limited

LA Times  

With a new shipment of monkeypox vaccines expected Wednesday, Los Angeles County public health officials will begin administering second doses for the first time and again open registration for first shots to those considered high risk. L.A. County Department of Public Health officials said in a statement that the latest shipment will allow them to increase vaccine distribution, but the …

Is there enough monkeypox vaccine to go around? Maybe yes, more likely no
2 years, 7 months ago

Is there enough monkeypox vaccine to go around? Maybe yes, more likely no

NPR  

Is there enough monkeypox vaccine to go around? 2) Supply is also limited In an email, a spokesperson for Bavarian Nordic told NPR that the company has the capacity to produce 30 to 40 million doses of JYNNEOS annually. "At least from what's known about Bavarian Nordic's deliveries, they are significantly lower than we would expect" if the company really …

US offers more monkeypox vaccine to states and cities
2 years, 7 months ago

US offers more monkeypox vaccine to states and cities

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — U.S. officials said they are able to ship out more monkeypox vaccine doses than previously planned — because of a strategy shift that allows more shots to be drawn from each vial. But officials said they would release 442,000 doses for order by state, local and territorial health departments. The accelerated release was only possible because U.S. …

State officials report frustrations with federal government over monkeypox vaccine rollout
2 years, 7 months ago

State officials report frustrations with federal government over monkeypox vaccine rollout

Daily Mail  

Poor logistics, planning and clunky systems have plagued America's monkeypox vaccine rollout, state level officials say - exacerbating the dire situation already created by the nation's shortage of the shots. According to most recent figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, federal officials have made 1.1 million jabs available to states and have delivered 600,000 to local heath …

Monkeypox: 8 Indian firms express interest in developing vaccine
2 years, 7 months ago

Monkeypox: 8 Indian firms express interest in developing vaccine

India TV News  

Highlights ICMR received 31 bids from manufacturers showing interest in developing vaccine Vaccine is for monkeypox virus after medical body floated EOI for development of vax,diagnostic kits ICMR had invited the EOI for development of vaccine, diagnostic kits for monkeypox on July 27 Monkeypox : The Indian Council of Medical Research has received 31 bids from manufacturers showing interest in …

Smaller doses of monkeypox vaccine got the OK. Here’s how that works at one clinic
2 years, 7 months ago

Smaller doses of monkeypox vaccine got the OK. Here’s how that works at one clinic

LA Times  

Mark Webber and Doug Brown rose before dawn to make the trip from Agoura Hills, arriving around 6 a.m. at the Leimert Park clinic in the hopes of getting vaccinated against monkeypox. People wait in line to get vaccinated against monkeypox at a St. John’s Community Health site on Wednesday in Los Angeles. “And we don’t want to give people …

Monkeypox vaccine manufacturer Bavarian Nordic says it OPPOSES plans to split jabs
2 years, 7 months ago

Monkeypox vaccine manufacturer Bavarian Nordic says it OPPOSES plans to split jabs

Daily Mail  

The United States eclipsed 10,000 confirmed cases of monkeypox after 900 cases were added to the ledger on Wednesday. Bavarian Nordic, manufacturer of the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine, has come out in opposition of America's plan to split the shots into fifths in an effort make short supplies go further. The United States become the first nation to eclipse 10,000 confirmed …

Africa, where monkeypox has long been endemic, hopes finally to get its first vaccines
2 years, 7 months ago

Africa, where monkeypox has long been endemic, hopes finally to get its first vaccines

LA Times  

Amid complaints in the U.S. over the lack of monkeypox vaccine, Africa, where the disease is endemic in some areas, still doesn’t have a single dose. Africa’s public health agency says the continent of 1.3 billion people still does not have a single dose of the monkeypox vaccine, but “very advanced discussions” are underway with at least two partners. At …

Your monkeypox questions, answered
2 years, 7 months ago

Your monkeypox questions, answered

LA Times  

As if COVID-19, inflation and the economy weren’t enough, the rise in monkeypox cases has given Californians yet another thing to worry about. Update: This story has been updated to include expanded eligibility information from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Monkeypox has gained a foothold among men and transgender people in the LGBTQ community in Los Angeles. …

Monkeypox: UK ‘on brink of running out of vaccines’ as infection spreads
2 years, 7 months ago

Monkeypox: UK ‘on brink of running out of vaccines’ as infection spreads

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Last week, the UK Health Security Agency said that there were “early signs” that the …

New US monkeypox vaccine strategy could be huge boost for supply, but much is unknown
2 years, 7 months ago

New US monkeypox vaccine strategy could be huge boost for supply, but much is unknown

CNN  

CNN — In an effort to stretch the limited supply of the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine, federal health officials this week authorized giving smaller doses using a different method of injection. “We are also investing in expanding the manufacturing capacity at both BN and external facilities, with likely more announcements soon to come.” The Chicago Department of Public Health said Wednesday …

US will stretch monkeypox vaccine supply with smaller doses
2 years, 7 months ago

US will stretch monkeypox vaccine supply with smaller doses

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. health officials on Tuesday authorized a plan to stretch the nation’s limited supply of monkeypox vaccine by giving people just one-fifth the usual dose, citing research suggesting that the reduced amount is about as effective. White House officials said the new policy would immediately multiply the 440,000 currently available as full doses into more than 2 million …

US regulators set to clear new monkeypox vaccine technique that rations jabs
2 years, 7 months ago

US regulators set to clear new monkeypox vaccine technique that rations jabs

Daily Mail  

The Food and Drug Administration is planning on green lighting plans to make America's supply of monkeypox vaccines last longer by slashing the dosage 80 percent and changing the way it is delivered to patients. The FDA is set to approve plans to cut the dosage of the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine by 80%, and deliver it intradermally in a bid …

White House announces steps to boost monkeypox vaccine supply
2 years, 7 months ago

White House announces steps to boost monkeypox vaccine supply

Al Jazeera  

The FDA has issued emergency authorisation for a dosage technique that would allow more shots of vaccine per vial. “In recent weeks the monkeypox virus has continued to spread at a rate that has made it clear our current vaccine supply will not meet the current demand,” said FDA Commissioner Robert Califf in a statement. “The FDA quickly explored other …

As monkeypox cases spiral, U.S. will stretch supply of vaccine by giving smaller doses
2 years, 7 months ago

As monkeypox cases spiral, U.S. will stretch supply of vaccine by giving smaller doses

LA Times  

As monkeypox cases continue to climb among high-risk people, federal officials on Tuesday announced that they will stretch limited vaccine supplies by giving just one-fifth the current dosage. “The monkeypox virus has continued to spread at a rate that has made it clear our current vaccine supply will not meet the current demand,” Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Robert …

With supplies low, FDA authorizes plan to stretch limited monkeypox vaccine doses
2 years, 7 months ago

With supplies low, FDA authorizes plan to stretch limited monkeypox vaccine doses

NPR  

With supplies low, FDA authorizes plan to stretch limited monkeypox vaccine doses Enlarge this image toggle caption Patrick Semansky/AP Patrick Semansky/AP With the monkeypox vaccine still in short supply, the Biden administration is changing how the vaccine is administered in order to stretch its limited number of doses. Sponsor Message "In recent weeks the monkeypox virus has continued to spread …

Former FDA Commissioner: U.S. Can Still 'Catch Up' On Monkeypox
2 years, 7 months ago

Former FDA Commissioner: U.S. Can Still 'Catch Up' On Monkeypox

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Scott Gottlieb, the former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, said the U.S. can still “catch up” on its effort to contain the growing outbreak of monkeypox, but warned officials needed to dramatically ramp up testing if the country hopes to keep the virus from becoming an endemic threat. “If we’re going to contain this.we need …

NSW's monkeypox vaccine rollout begins by targeting those most at-risk
2 years, 7 months ago

NSW's monkeypox vaccine rollout begins by targeting those most at-risk

ABC  

Those at the highest risk of contracting monkeypox will receive the first vaccine doses as NSW's rollout begins, in what's been labelled a "breakthrough moment". Key points: The state's program will start with 5,500 doses for specific groups It will expand when another 30,000 doses arrive in late September Health authorities believe cases are likely to rise NSW Health will …

America has eighth biggest monkeypox outbreak in world, data shows
2 years, 7 months ago

America has eighth biggest monkeypox outbreak in world, data shows

Daily Mail  

The United States on Thursday became the first country to declare a public health emergency over the monkeypox virus, the only thing is: America's outbreak is four times smaller than the largest outbreak in Spain, with statistics showing that it has the eighth-highest case count per capita, official figures show. Figures are from OurWorldinData, a data platform run by experts …

UK: ‘Early signs’ that monkeypox outbreak may be peaking
2 years, 7 months ago

UK: ‘Early signs’ that monkeypox outbreak may be peaking

Associated Press  

LONDON — British health authorities said Friday the monkeypox outbreak across the country may be peaking and that the epidemic’s growth rate has slowed. The U.K.'s Health Security Agency said in a statement there were “early signs that the outbreak is plateauing,” with 2,859 cases detected since May. The Health Security Agency said its most recent analysis of the outbreak …

Monkeypox vaccination effort in L.A. County prioritizes first of two doses
2 years, 7 months ago

Monkeypox vaccination effort in L.A. County prioritizes first of two doses

LA Times  

Los Angeles County’s monkeypox vaccination effort will focus for now on getting first shots into arms. On its website with guidance for healthcare professionals, the department said it “asks that all providers prioritize administering first doses of JYNNEOS vaccine to eligible immunocompetent persons to protect as many at-risk people as possible. It will help get more people partial protection against …

Netherlands vaccinates nearly 2,000 against monkeypox
2 years, 7 months ago

Netherlands vaccinates nearly 2,000 against monkeypox

NL Times  

Up to and including Wednesday, 1,976 people in the Netherlands received a preventive vaccination against the monkeypox virus. The preventive vaccination started last week in Amsterdam and Haaglanden. On the first two days, 146 of the 382 invited people showed up, a turnout of about 38 percent. Transgender people and men who have sex with men are eligible for the …

Monkeypox Cases in India: 9 cases - 4 from Delhi, 5 Kerala- so far; Vaccine in focus
2 years, 7 months ago

Monkeypox Cases in India: 9 cases - 4 from Delhi, 5 Kerala- so far; Vaccine in focus

Hindustan Times  

Delhi has reported the fourth case of monkeypox, taking India's tally of the viral disease to nine so far. The fresh case came to light after a 31-year-old Nigerian woman tested positive for the disease, becoming the first woman in the country to be diagnosed with the viral infection. 5.As states have begun preparations to intensify surveillance and isolation of …

Monkeypox: As India sees rise in cases, what Adar Poonawalla said about vaccine
2 years, 7 months ago

Monkeypox: As India sees rise in cases, what Adar Poonawalla said about vaccine

Hindustan Times  

Amid rising monkeypox cases in India, Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla said on Tuesday all preparations are underway for manufacturing a vaccine against the disease. One of the five patients in Kerala succumbed to the disease on July 30, and was confirmed as India's first monkeypox death by the state government as well as the Centre. On Monday, …

Spain confirms second monkeypox death in two days
2 years, 7 months ago

Spain confirms second monkeypox death in two days

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Authorities in Spain have confirmed a second death from monkeypox, a …

In race for monkeypox vaccines, experts see repeat of COVID-19
2 years, 7 months ago

In race for monkeypox vaccines, experts see repeat of COVID-19

The Hindu  

Moves by rich countries to buy large quantities of monkeypox vaccine, while declining to share doses with Africa, could leave millions of people unprotected against a more dangerous version of the disease and risk continued spillovers of the virus into humans, public health officials are warning. Yet while monkeypox is much harder to spread than COVID-19, experts warn that if …

Monkeypox: Vaccine demand rises, and just one small Danish company makes it
2 years, 7 months ago

Monkeypox: Vaccine demand rises, and just one small Danish company makes it

Live Mint  

A Copenhagen company worked for nearly two decades to develop a vaccine and only six governments bought it. The vaccine, called Jynneos in the U.S., wasn’t designed to fight monkeypox, a disease that until recently was rarely seen outside of certain parts of west and central Africa. India has reported four cases of monkeypox so far Since the outbreak of …

Facing criticism, U.S. officials say monkeypox can still be stopped
2 years, 7 months ago

Facing criticism, U.S. officials say monkeypox can still be stopped

LA Times  

Healthcare workers with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene help people register for the monkeypox vaccine at a vaccination site Tuesday. The country’s monkeypox outbreak can still be stopped, U.S. health officials said this week, despite rising case numbers and so far limited vaccine supplies. Health departments in San Francisco, New York, Washington, D.C., and elsewhere …

Under fire, U.S. officials say monkeypox can still be stopped
2 years, 7 months ago

Under fire, U.S. officials say monkeypox can still be stopped

NPR  

Under fire, U.S. officials say monkeypox can still be stopped Enlarge this image toggle caption Mary Altaffer/AP Mary Altaffer/AP WASHINGTON — The country's monkeypox outbreak can still be stopped, U.S. health officials said Thursday, despite rising case numbers and so far limited vaccine supplies. Health departments in San Francisco;, New York, Washington, D.C., and elsewhere say they still don't have …

New vaccines on the way as monkeypox declared an 'incident of national significance'
2 years, 7 months ago

New vaccines on the way as monkeypox declared an 'incident of national significance'

ABC  

Newer vaccines to tackle monkeypox are on their way to Australia to deal with the emergency, but experts warn currently there is limited supply. Health Minister Mark Butler said Australia was actively pursuing supplies of the newer vaccines, which are in limited supply, before the World Health Organization declared monkeypox a global health emergency, and said the government was trying …

Under fire, US officials say monkeypox can still be stopped
2 years, 7 months ago

Under fire, US officials say monkeypox can still be stopped

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The country’s monkeypox outbreak can still be stopped, U.S. health officials said Thursday, despite rising case numbers and so far limited vaccine supplies. Health departments in San Francisco;, New York, Washington, D.C., and elsewhere say they still don’t have enough shots to meet demand and have stopped scheduling appointments for second vaccine doses to stretch supplies. But one …

Monkeypox: US to distribute 786,000 additional doses obtained from Danish plant
2 years, 7 months ago

Monkeypox: US to distribute 786,000 additional doses obtained from Danish plant

The Independent  

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Africa’s alone in monkeypox deaths but has no vaccine doses
2 years, 7 months ago

Africa’s alone in monkeypox deaths but has no vaccine doses

Associated Press  

NAIROBI, Kenya — Africa still does not have a single dose of the monkeypox vaccine even though it’s the only continent to have documented deaths from the disease that’s newly declared a global emergency, its public health agency announced Thursday. “Let us get vaccines onto the continent,” the acting head of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Ahmed …

US signs off on 800,000 more doses of monkeypox vaccine
2 years, 7 months ago

US signs off on 800,000 more doses of monkeypox vaccine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — After weeks of delays, nearly 800,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine will soon be available for distribution, U.S. health regulators said Wednesday. The head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Wednesday officials would announce more vaccine allocations on Thursday. Officials at the San Francisco Department of Health welcomed the news, saying they need many …

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