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Limited funding hampers charities’ early monkeypox response
Read full article: Limited funding hampers charities’ early monkeypox responseTwo biopharmaceutical companies will give $5 million and $500,000, respectively, to nonprofit organizations in the United States and abroad that are responding to the growing monkeypox outbreak.
Florida reports 1st monkeypox pediatric case amid vaccine rations on limited supply
Read full article: Florida reports 1st monkeypox pediatric case amid vaccine rations on limited supplyFlorida reported its first case of monkeypox in a child younger than four years old, according to the Florida Department of Health.
Broward County to begin offering monkeypox vaccination appointments at Mills Pond Park
Read full article: Broward County to begin offering monkeypox vaccination appointments at Mills Pond ParkThe Monkeypox vaccine will soon be available at another location in Broward County thanks to the Florida Department of Health.
State, Miami-Dade create confusion with contradictory messages on monkeypox vaccines
Read full article: State, Miami-Dade create confusion with contradictory messages on monkeypox vaccinesState and local officials have promised a coordinated response to ramp up monkeypox vaccinations, but a series of contradictory directives suggest a lack of communication among government agencies.
Miami-Dade officials update public on monkeypox vaccination efforts
Read full article: Miami-Dade officials update public on monkeypox vaccination effortsMiami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is holding a news conference on monkeypox vaccination efforts at a vaccination site in Miami Beach Wednesday afternoon.
Florida prioritizes 1st monkeypox vaccine dose amid insufficient supply
Read full article: Florida prioritizes 1st monkeypox vaccine dose amid insufficient supplyFlorida health officials said Tuesday that they will be prioritizing the first dose of the two-dose monkeypox Jynneos vaccine until they receive more from the federal government. The doses are spaced 28 days apart.
Race to contain monkeypox: Broward makes more vaccine appointments available
Read full article: Race to contain monkeypox: Broward makes more vaccine appointments availableBrian Thomas said he tested positive for monkeypox after he traveled from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale to attend Pride events in June.
Monkeypox cases increase in Broward amid vaccine shortage
Read full article: Monkeypox cases increase in Broward amid vaccine shortageBroward County remains the epicenter of the monkeypox outbreak in Florida. According to the health department, there were 70 cases reported on Tuesday and by Thursday there were 90 confirmed.
Monkeypox vaccine coming to Miami-Dade, but shots remain scarce in South Florida
Read full article: Monkeypox vaccine coming to Miami-Dade, but shots remain scarce in South FloridaThe Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade announced Thursday afternoon that it’s taking appointments for the two-dose Jynneos vaccine.
Second presumptive monkeypox case identified in Broward; experts say no reason to panic
Read full article: Second presumptive monkeypox case identified in Broward; experts say no reason to panicState health officials said Monday afternoon they’ve identified a second presumptive case of monkeypox in Broward County, just a day after identifying South Florida’s first presumptive case of monkeypox.