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Monkeypox facts in numbers that you would want to know

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The first recorded case of monkeypox was in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1970. U.S. monkeypox cases rose to 21 as of June 3. The WHO has affirmed 257 monkeypox cases in non-endemic nations as of May 26. As of June 3, the CDC has affirmed cases in 31 more nations. There are … Read more

EU eyes smallpox vaccine for monkeypox: regulator

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Monkeypox is related to smallpox, killed millions around the world every year The WHO says more than 550 monkeypox cases, confirmed in 30 countries The United States has stated that it has approximately 1,000 doses of Imvanex, The European Union’s drug watchdog is in talks with the manufacturer of a vaccine against deadly smallpox to … Read more

UK confirms local transmission of monkeypox

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A health expert said on Sunday that Britain is witnessing daily outbreaks of the uncommon monkeypox virus that are unattached to any trip to West Africa, where the disease is widespread. After registering 20 incidents on Friday, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) stated additional numbers will be revealed on Monday. When asked whether community … Read more

Vaccines: two centuries of scepticism

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PARIS: Wariness and outright hostility to vaccines did not start with Covid-19 but date back to the 18th century when the first shots were given. From real fears sparked by side effects to fake studies and conspiracy theories, we take a look at anti-vax sentiment over the ages: 1796: First jab, first fears  Smallpox killed … Read more