First Monkeypox death in US confirmed by LA County health officials A Los Angeles County resident with a compromised immune system has died from monkeypox, local health officials announced Monday. It’s believed to be the first U.S. fatality from the disease. A Los Angeles County resident with a compromised immune system has died from monkeypox, local health officials announced Monday. It’s believed to be the first U.S. fatality from the disease. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced the cause of death, and a spokesperson said it was…
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UK detects new strain of Monkeypox virus, infected person admitted to hospital
new strain of monkeypox linked to an individual diagnosed with the virus after recent travel to West Africa has been identified in the UK.
Read MoreWHO said :Global monkeypox cases breach 50,000 mark
The WHO triggered its highest level of alarm on July 24, classifying it as a public health emergency of international concern, alongside Covid-19.
Read MoreUnited States data reveals racial gaps in monkeypox vaccinations
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.
Read MoreMonkeypox is rare in children, but K-12 schools are preparing for possible cases
An elementary student in Georgia has tested positive for monkeypox, raising questions about how concerned schools should be about the small risk of the virus spreading among children as they head back to class.
Read MoreHEALTH -Monkeypox vs tomato flu: Know difference in symptoms from expert
Like coronavirus and monkeypox, tomato flu too is a viral infection and is said to be a variant of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD). Know the difference in symptoms of the two diseases from an expert.
Read MoreTomato flu linked to Covid or monkeypox? What Centre’s advisory says on disease
Tomato flu symptoms include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, fever, dehydration, swelling of joints, body aches, and common influenza-like symptoms.
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