Monkeypox FAQs: Its Origin, Transmission, Treatment and Other Questions Answered

Medicine & Technology Sep 01, 2022

Monkeypox spreads fast across different countries. Because of this, many questions need answers from experts. Read to find out if such questions are addressed.

Tecovirimat by SIGA Technologies, Inc Use to Treat Smallpox Will Be Tested for Monkeypox But Food and Drug Administration Has Yet to Give It a Greenlight

Aug 05, 2022

Clinical trials could help monkeypox patients get access to SIGA Technologies, Inc's Tecovirimat used to treat smallpox, but FDA hasn't approved it yet. Read more to know the details.

UK Confirms Over 1,200 Monkeypox Cases; UKHSA Vaccination Strategy Offers Smallpox Vaccine to Fight Virus

Jul 02, 2022

The UK's health agency reminds the public to check for blisters and rashes before attending London Pride and other events as monkeypox cases continue to rise. Read the article for the full details and why UKHSA's vaccination strategy includes the smallpox vaccine.

Missouri Health Officials Confirm Second Case of Monkepox in the State

Jun 29, 2022

Health officials confirmed the second case of monkeypox in Missouri. Read more to know the full details.

Smallpox Vaccines Might Work Against Monkeypox Outbreaks; 100 Million Doses Stashed by the US Available to Use

May 24, 2022

The US is ready to control outbreaks of the surging monkeypox disease, and smallpox vaccines might help to ease cases. Read more about the solutions against the monkeypox disease available in the country today.

Monkeypox in US: NYC Health Officials Investigate Possible First Case in City [BREAKING]

May 20, 2022

US health authorities are now looking into possible infection of the rare monkeypox in New York City. Read more about the monkeypox and the global outbreaks related to the disease.

US BARDA Orders 13 Million Freeze-Dried Smallpox Vaccines Capable of Providing Protection Against Monkeypox From Bavarian Nordic

May 18, 2022

The US orders the first dose of freeze-dried smallpox vaccines from Bavarian Nordic company. Read on to find out how this move is relevant to the current monkeypox outbreak.

3 Most Deadly Diseases That Claim Many Lives

Dec 24, 2021

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, humans have been combating viruses in which, for some of them, vaccines, as well as antiviral medications have enabled us to control the spread of infections widely.

15 Questionable Vials Containing Deadly Virus Including Smallpox Recovered in Merck Facility

Nov 18, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently confirmed the accidental discovery of several frozen vials with the label, "smallpox" by a lab employee.

Monkeypox Spreading in 27 US States; Over 200 People Possibly Exposed to the Virus and the CDC Says It Could Be Fatal

Jul 22, 2021

Over 200 people across 27 states in the United States might have possibly been exposed to monkeypox, recent reports showed.

Monkeypox Virus: Viral Zoonotic Disease Found in UK, What is This, How is it Transmitted?

Jun 13, 2021

In the past week, the United Kingdom has reported cases of Monkeypox, a viral zoonotic disease whose signs and symptoms are similar to smallpox, albeit being a rarer disease.

Explosion at Russian Facility that Houses Smallpox

Sep 17, 2019

A recent explosion could have released smallpox and other deadly viruses, but didn’t.