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Monkeypox vaccines available at LDH's parish health units in Acadiana area
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Office of Public Health (OPH) Region 4 (Acadiana) has monkeypox vaccines available at its parish health units.
LDH News
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LDH, community partners announce monkeypox vaccine events in Baton Rouge
The Louisiana Department of Health, the East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor's Office and other community partners are hosting a series of monkeypox and COVID-19 vaccination events in Baton Rouge, starting Saturday, August 27.
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Early data show racial disparities in Louisiana monkeypox cases
Among the cases included in today's demographic analysis, approximately 95% have occurred in males.
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FDA authorizes alternative dosing regimen for monkeypox vaccine - increasing doses available for use in adults by up to 5-fold without compromising quality or safety
The U..S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) allowing healthcare providers to use an alternative dosing regimen of the JYNNEOS vaccine for individuals 18 years of age and older determined to be at high risk of monkeypox infection. This will increase the total number of doses available for use by up to five-fold.
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LDH identifies 3 more monkeypox cases in Louisiana residents, bringing case total to 6
All individuals are from LDH Region 1 (Orleans, Plaquemines, Jefferson, St. Bernard). No further information will be shared about these cases to protect the patients' privacy.
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LDH identifies two more monkeypox cases in Louisiana residents
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is reporting two new cases of monkeypox infection in Louisiana residents. Both individuals are from LDH Region 1 (Orleans, Plaquemines, Jefferson, St. Bernard). No further information will be shared about these cases to protect the patients' privacy.
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LDH identifies first monkeypox case in a Louisiana resident
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting the first detected case of monkeypox infection in a Louisiana resident. This individual is from LDH Region 1 (Orleans, Plaquemines, Jefferson, St. Bernard).