Mpox is a global emergency again. How deadly is it? What are 'clades'? What you need to know
Mpox first made global headlines in 2022 when the virus suddenly exploded around the world…
What is Alaskapox? Recent death brings attention to virus seen in small animals
NEW YORK — For nine years, Alaska health officials have been aware of an unusual virus causing…
Elderly Alaska man is first reported person to die of recently discovered Alaskapox virus
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — An elderly man has died from Alaskapox, the first known fatality from the…
US warns monkeypox could mutate to resist antiviral drug
WASHINGTON — U.S. health officials are warning against overuse of the lone drug available to…
Egypt latest in Mideast to detect 1st case of monkeypox
Egypt’s health authorities have detected the country’s first case of monkeypox in a 42-year-old…
EU regulator OKs plan to increase monkeypox vaccine supplies
LONDON — A smaller dose of the monkeypox vaccine appears to still be effective and can be used…
Two children in U.S. diagnosed with monkeypox, officials say
NEW YORK — Two children have been diagnosed with monkeypox in the U.S., health officials said…
EU drug regulator recommends clearing vaccine for monkeypox
LONDON — The European Medicines Agency said Friday that the smallpox vaccine made by Bavarian…
EU regulator considers clearing smallpox shot for monkeypox
LONDON — The European Medicines Agency says it will begin reviewing data to decide if a…