Global emergency declared over a new mpox outbreak. What to know in Florida
There have been more than 1,000 reported cases of mpox in the country this year, CDC data shows. Florida has reported more than 100 cases this year, with more than half involving South Florida residents, according to preliminary data from the state’s reportable disease surveillance system.
FDA clears first at-home syphilis test amid surge in cases
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized the first at-home syphilis test amid surging cases of the bacterial infection and calls from federal health officials for innovative strategies to detect the disease.
As mpox continues to cross borders, is the US prepared for an outbreak?
Scott Bertani, from the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health, which has an mpox resource center, said addressing the virus requires a “status neutral approach” with health care. That means promoting healthy activities to prevent HIV, STIs and mpox and encouraging regular access to care. “It is truly a critical time in our community’s summer to take the opportunity to have conversations with each other about our health,” he told USA TODAY. “So that we avoid complacency, so that we don’t turn a blind eye to things that are affecting our community.”
Mpox and Concerns Around the Disease in the United States
Scott Bertani, who is the director of Advocacy of the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health, discusses what the new mpox health declarations mean to the US, which groups are high risk, and information about the vaccine to prevent the disease.
WBEZ-FM: Congo Mpox Outbreak and Vaccination
This segment from WBEZ-FM, Chicago, highlights the CDC’s alert about the mpox outbreak in the Congo and notes that a two-dose vaccine is available.
Slight Mpox uptick reported for July
By Ariel Paul | Windy City Times | August 11, 2024 July saw a local uptick in cases of Mpox from the previous month, with seven active cases in Chicago, according to experts. The current Mpox outbreak began in 2022. According to the City of Chicago’s mpox dashboard, the height of active
WGN: Mpox Vaccination Available
This segment from WGN, Chicago promotes free mpox vaccinations available at Northalsted Market Days and included this quote from Scott Bertani, HealthHIV Director of Advocacy: “The disease spreads through intimate contact, specifically around individuals with uncontrolled HIV are at special risk. But clearly, the net goes beyond these communities in respect to those that they encounter with on a regular basis.”
As Pride week begins, San Diego County health officials recommend mpox vaccines
As Pride week kicks off, San Diego public health officials are raising awareness about mpox. The viral disease can spread through close or intimate contact. It’s a health issue that has a higher rate of infections among gay men, bisexual men, and other men who have sex with men.
Protecting the Health of the LGBTQ+ Community: 3 Things You Can Do
The LGBTQ+ community celebrated their shared and lived experience this June during Pride Month. While the LGBTQ+ experience varies from individual to individual and from generation to generation, one constant remains — the importance of protecting health.
