Tag: monkey pox
Why monkeypox has to have a different name and why the WHO ignores its own rules
Ever heard of MPXV? It is short for monkeypox. They belong to the Orthopoxvirus genus, in the Chordopoxvirinae subfamily of smallpox viruses, and are currently on the rise. In fact,…
WHO advises on monkeypox: how serious is the situation? – Health
As the number of monkeypox infections continues to rise, experts struggle to characterize the seriousness of the situation. The World Health Organization (WHO) convened a committee of experts for Thursday…
WHO Emergency Committee advises on monkeypox – Health
As the number of monkeypox infections continues to rise, experts struggle to characterize the seriousness of the situation. The World Health Organization (WHO) convened a committee of experts for Thursday…
Monkeypox: misinformation covers up the risk of infection | hot online
Monkeypox has appeared in more and more countries in recent months. The virus has been accompanied by a spate of misinformation circulating on social media, which is making containment more…
Monkeypox could open up a new reservoir in the animal kingdom – health
Eleven days after being bitten by one of her prairie dogs, a three-year-old girl in Wisconsin became the first person to contract monkeypox outside of Africa in May 2003. Two…
Monkeypox could open up a new reservoir in the animal kingdom – health
Eleven days after being bitten by one of her prairie dogs, a three-year-old girl in Wisconsin became the first person to contract monkeypox outside of Africa in May 2003. Two…
Health: WHO convenes emergency committee over monkeypox
The expert council decides whether – like the corona virus – it is a “health emergency of international importance”. The EU has stocked up on vaccines. source site
Infectious diseases: For whom is the monkeypox vaccination useful?
Monkeypox continues to spread. Who should now be vaccinated, what is known about symptoms, transmission routes and treatment options. source site
Stiko recommends monkeypox vaccination for risk groups – Health
According to the Standing Vaccination Commission (Stiko), adults who have had close contact with someone infected with monkeypox or have an increased risk of infection should in future receive a…
Fact Check: Five Fakes About Monkeypox | Current World | DW
Just a media fake? Claim: Monkeypox doesn’t exist at all, it’s a hoax, some on social networks believe. Photos used in the reporting, which are actually old or show other…