Summary What is already known about this topic? Monkeypox virus (MPXV) typically causes a febrile illness with lymphadenopathy and a diffuse vesiculopustular rash; neurologic complications are rare. The current monkeypox outbreak differs clinically and epidemiologically from previous outbreaks, and little is known about potential associated neurologic complications. What is added by […]
Purpose of Home Disinfection People with monkeypox who do not require hospitalization may be isolated at home. Monkeypox spreads between people through direct contact with an infectious rash, body fluids, or by respiratory secretions during prolonged, face-to-face contact. Transmission of Monkeypox virus is possible from the onset of the first symptoms until […]
Scientists have reported preliminary evidence that monkeypox might lead to severe neurological complications including encephalitis and seizure. Other nonspecific neurological conditions, including confusion, headache, and myalgia have also been linked to the disease, according to the research led by University College London (UCL). Despite evidence of nervous system involvement associated […]
The antiviral drug Paxlovid appears to reduce the risk of dying from COVID-19 by 79% and decrease hospitalizations by 73% in at-risk patients who are ages 65 and older, according to a new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine. The pill, which is a combination of the drugs nirmatrelvir and ritonavir, […]
Summary Globally, millions of children have become orphans during the COVID-19 pandemic. Orphanhood increases the likelihood of poverty, abuse, delayed development, mental health challenges, reduced access to education, and institutionalization. The number of children in urgent need continues to grow, a collaboration of 13 international organizations reveals. Global Orphanhood Associated […]
Summary What is already known about this topic? In the current global monkeypox outbreak, HIV infection and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are highly prevalent among persons with monkeypox. What is added by this report? Among 1,969 persons with monkeypox in eight U.S. jurisdictions, 38% had HIV infection, and 41% had […]
What You Need to Know CDC recommends everyone stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccination, including all primary series doses and boosters for their age group: People ages 6 months through 4 years should get all COVID-19 primary series doses. People ages 5 years and older should get all primary series doses, and the […]
The virus that causes COVID-19 changes over time. Keep your protection up to date by getting an updated COVID-19 vaccine booster. The updated COVID-19 vaccine boosters include components of the original virus strain and the Omicron variant. This is called a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine. The updated COVID-19 vaccine boosters are […]
f you have COVID-19, you can spread the virus to others. There are precautions you can take to prevent spreading it to others: isolation, masking, and avoiding contact with people who are at high risk of getting very sick. Isolation is used to separate people with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 […]
Expiration dates have been extended from 9 months after manufacture to 12 months for 4 lots of the COVID-19 antiviral therapy Paxlovid, which consists of copackaged nirmatrelvir tablets and ritonavir tablets. The lot numbers and original expiration dates are listed on the FDA website. The nirmatrelvir-ritonavir lots were manufactured before the FDA […]
