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New data shows those individuals who received at least one shot of the monkeypox vaccine were 14 times less likely to contract the virus than those who were not vaccinated. Continue reading “Data: Vaccinated Individuals 14 Times Less Likely To Contract Monkeypox”
(image via Depositphotos)Florida has the dubious distinction of being number one in COVID deaths for three summers in a row. Continue reading “Florida #1 In COVID Deaths For 3rd Summer In A Row”
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the first updated COVID vaccines since the initial December 2020 rollout. Millions of Americans will soon be able to receive new booster shots that target not only the original virus but the BA.5 Omicron subvariant as well.
The updated COVID vaccines – known as ‘bivalent boosters’ since they address multiple variants – could be made available as soon as next week. Continue reading “FDA Approves Updated COVID Vaccines To Target Omicron Variant”
(image via Shutterstock)A 36-year-old Italian man tested positive for monkeypox, COVID-19 and HIV simultaneously after a five-day trip to Spain. Continue reading “Man Tests Positive For HIV, COVID & Monkeypox At Same Time”
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra (image via Twitter)The Department of Health and Human Services announced that it has accelerated Phase 4 of its National Vaccine Strategy and will be making an additional 1.8 million doses of the JYNNEOS monkeypox vaccine available for ordering starting Monday, August 22. Continue reading “HHS To Make 1.8 Million Monkeypox Vaccine Doses Available Monday”
(stock image via Depositphotos)Britain is the first country to approve a newly-updated COVID booster that targets both the original coronavirus and the newer Omicron variant which became the dominant strain last winter. Continue reading “UK Approves First COVID Booster That Targets Two Variants”
The FDA is considering approving a plan to split doses of monkeypox vaccine in order to stretch existing supplies to more people. Continue reading “FDA Considering Splitting Doses Of Monkeypox Vaccine”
L-R Clint Keller, Michael Henry, Adrian Anchondo (screen caps)Funny/smart guy Michael Henry and friends pull back the curtain on a subject that seems to always draw strong opinions in the gay world – men who are circumcised versus uncircumcised. Continue reading “Michael Henry Explores Gay Mens’ Mood On Foreskin”
(image via Depositphotos)Gov. Gavin Newsom of California has declared a state of emergency to help facilitate a more urgent response to the monkeypox outbreak as the state has nearly 800 reported cases of the virus. Continue reading “CA & IL Governors Declare Monkeypox State Of Emergency”
(image via Depositphotos)As the monkeypox virus continues to spread at an alarming rate across the U.S., the Biden administration is expected to declare monkeypox a public health emergency within days. Continue reading “U.S. Preparing To Declare Monkeypox A Public Health Emergency”