The partnership will facilitate the direct shipments of JYNNEOS, the monkeypox virus (MPV) vaccine, as well as TPOXX, an antiviral treatment
"It’s preferable to avoid skin-to-skin contact altogether if someone has monkeypox but at the very least using a condom may reduce that risk"
“I think it’s important to emphasize that deaths due to monkeypox, while possible, remain very rare” a CDC official said
“Similar to the COVID-19 outbreak, the U.S. monkeypox outbreak is disproportionately affecting Black and Latino Americans”
"This new agreement solidifies a domestic manufacturing capability that will bring us more vaccine sooner to end this outbreak"
Though LGBTQ youth have easier access to support and resources, Hammack said, they also have more ways to find hate and discrimination
Data collected shows targeted messaging to high-risk populations on safer sexual practices and social gathering has been effective
Monkeypox being spread through sex, not brief skin-to-skin contact- Key points in the messaging includes "monkeypox can affect anyone"
Anyone in close contact with someone who has monkeypox is at risk. Currently, there are 1,209 confirmed cases in LA County
Dr. Nina Vasan, clinical assistant professor at Stanford University School of Medicine offers advice on mental health resources
