“I think it’s important to emphasize that deaths due to monkeypox, while possible, remain very rare” a CDC official said
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. Davis noted that minors under age 18 are not eligible for the intradermal injection, so they must receive the full subcutaneous dosage
Contradictory information is coming from health experts on monkeypox on all levels, federal, state, local regarding the vaccine
The administration expects this will mean many more shots in arms for individuals considered high risk for MPV infection, namely men who have sex with men
The White House Monkeypox Response team's Deputy Coordinator discusses challenges facing public health officials fighting monkeypox
'Expanding the number of available doses through implementation of intradermal administration, this approach alone will not suffice'
HHS noted that it has also worked to increase the availability of monkeypox tests nationwide by partnering with five commercial laboratories
