Texas reports what may be the first U.S. death from monkeypox

Texas has confirmed that an adult diagnosed with monkeypox has died. The individual had a severely compromised immune system. Health officials are still investigating what role monkeypox played in the person’s death. Monkeypox generally is not life threatening, though people with compromised immune systems are at higher risk of severe disease. Read More: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/30/texas-reports-what-may-be-the-first-us-death-from-monkeypox.html

Monday Inspiration | August 22, 2022

A lie doesn’t become truth, wrong doesn’t become right, and evil doesn’t become good, just because it’s accepted by a majority.

Polio Detected In NYC: Who is at Risk?

For the second time in a month, the poliovirus has been detected in the state of New York, this time in New York City wastewater. Officials say the polio disease could be circulating among unvaccinated individuals, with hundreds of cases unaccounted for.

Monkeypox cases are increasing; not enough vaccines to meet demand

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday that demand for monkeypox vaccine in the U.S. is now greater than the national supply.  the government should start to focus more on getting vaccines to areas with increasing case counts “while still providing vaccines to all jurisdictions and individuals at increased risk for disease.” Read More: https://www.politico.com/news/2022/07/15/monkeypox-cdc-vaccine-00046153.  …

Read moreMonkeypox cases are increasing; not enough vaccines to meet demand

Should We Be Worried About Monkeypox?

The COVID-19 pandemic might not be over, but the world is already paying attention to another virus: Monkeypox. Should We Be Worried About Monkeypox? Read More: https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20220711/monkeypox-what-to-know Worry is unnecessary, but concern by physicians and public health officials is important

Vaccinations Cut U.S. COVID Deaths by 58%: Study

The U.S. COVID-19 vaccination program slashed the coronavirus’ expected death rate by as much as 58%, saving hundreds of thousands of lives during the first two waves of the pandemic, a new study says.   Read More: https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2022-07-06/vaccinations-cut-u-s-covid-deaths-by-58-study