Monkeypox – UKHSA releases update

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has released the latest figures for probable monkeypox cases. According to the UKHSA of 15 August, there are 3,195 confirmed and highly probable cases of monkeypox in the UK. Whilst the decline is fastest in London, new cases continue to be identified in all regions at present. Out of […]

Monkeypox: UKHSA reports another rise in cases

The UK Health Security Agency has published the latest data report on monkeypox in the UK and the trend continues steadily upwards. As of Sunday 26 June, there are 1,076 confirmed cases in the UK compared to 910 on figures released the previous Tuesday. This report is published every Tuesday and Friday. Dr Sophia Makki, […]

Monkeypox: UK health security chiefs target men for vaccine

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published new guidance on offering the Imvanex vaccine to men considered to be at higher risk of exposure to monkeypox. The agency suggests some gay and bisexual men may be at higher risk of exposure to monkeypox and should be offered vaccines to help control the recent outbreak […]