Posted on · "It's time to be vigilant, to get ahead of the virus, to surround it, by ensuring that the population most at risk is vaccinated," said Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.
Posted on · The number of monkeypox cases in Texas has surpassed 1,000 — an increase of more than 50% since last week. The state’s count also includes Texas’ first presumptive pediatric case in Harris County.
Posted on · The child is asymptomatic as of now and does not attend a school or daycare.
Posted on · Houston Health Department expects Houston will see similar trends to areas like New York City.
Posted on · With much still to understand about the monekypox virus, an infectious disease expert addresses concerns about vaccines and how the virus is spread.
Posted on · More than 16,000 additional doses are being sent by the CDC, but the Houston Health Department says it could be several days before the first of three shipments arrives.
Posted on · Monkeypox vaccine has not been widely available nationwide, and widespread vaccination is not recommended at this time.