The U.K. Health Security Agency (UKHSA) today announced it had modified its mpox outbreak vaccination program, which was scheduled to end in July 2023.
The UKHSA confirmed on June 16, 2023, that mpox vaccinations will remain available in London after 11 new cases were diagnosed within the past few weeks.
Most of these mpox cases were in unvaccinated individuals, but three were in those who had only received one dose of the JYNNEOS® (MVA-BN) vaccine.
Mpox Vaccines Remain Available During London's Outbreak
Biden Names Former North Carolina Health Secretary to Be New CDC Director
Mandy Cohen, M.D., comes with credentials that should help her lead the beleaguered agency, criticized for its response to the pandemic
FDA Advisers Say Next Round of COVID-19 Booster Shots Should Target an XBB Variant
Protection against the original strain of the virus will be dropped from the updated vaccines as it could contribute to lower vaccine efficacy against newer strains.
Hospitalizations Involving Fungal Infections Up During COVID-19
During 2020 to 2021, patients hospitalized with COVID-19-associated fungal infections had higher length of stay, ICU admission, in-hospital mortality
Not Much Flu to Discuss
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently published Influenza Update N° 447, which reported influenza detections decreased further in the northern hemisphere. In contrast, some countries in the southern hemisphere reported an increase in recent weeks.
In the temperate zones of the northern hemisphere, influenza activity continued to decrease and was reported at low levels or below the seasonal threshold in most reporting countries.
As of June 12, 2023, the WHO confirmed in Oceania, influenza activity increased slightly, following trends similar to previous seasons.
Not Much Flu to Discuss
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently published Influenza Update N° 447, which reported influenza detections decreased further in the northern hemisphere. In contrast, some countries in the southern hemisphere reported an increase in recent weeks.
In the temperate zones of the northern hemisphere, influenza activity continued to decrease and was reported at low levels or below the seasonal threshold in most reporting countries.
As of June 12, 2023, the WHO confirmed in Oceania, influenza activity increased slightly, following trends similar to previous seasons.
Which Country Needs a Chikungunya Vaccine
During the first months of 2023, significant chikungunya fever outbreaks were recorded in South America, Central America, and Asia.
On June 10, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) published an Epidemiological Update regarding chikungunya outbreaks in the Region of the Americas.
Early this year, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control published a worldwide overview of chikungunya outbreaks.
Both of these reports highlight an outbreak in Paraguay.
Should Florida Follow Costa Rica's Malaria Elimination Strategy
Malaria is one of the world's most significant public health problems, and it could become a concern in the State of Florida.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed a sporadic, locally-acquired malaria case in Sarasota and Manatee Counties on June 2, 2023. This person is currently recovering from this malaria infection.
Florida's Department of Health (DOH) stated it is working closely with local partners to prevent further malaria transmission. It has conducted aerial and truck spraying where the recent malaria case lives.
FDA Advisers Meet to Decide Next COVID-19 Booster Shot
In a briefing paper, scientists say redesigned boosters should target at least one variant of the XBB strains
Pregnant Women Should Avoid Malaria in Florida
When the Florida Department of Health (DOH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed a sporadic local case of Plasmodium vivax malaria in Sarasota and Manatee Counties in May 2023, most Floridians were surprised as most malaria cases diagnosed in the United States are imported.
The DOH and CDC stated on June 2, 2023, locally acquired mosquito-transmitted malaria cases could occur, as Anopheles mosquitoes are found throughout the U.S.