Texas: 2022 Monkeypox - 1 death

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Monkeypox – August 16, 2022


DSHS and local health departments are investigating cases of monkeypox that are part of an international outbreak. The disease, which can cause a serious skin rash, appears to be spreading largely via direct contact with the skin or saliva of an infected person. Most cases so far have been among men who have sex with men, so that population should be especially aware of the situation and take precautions to avoid direct contact with anyone with a rash.

As of Aug. 10, DSHS has begun shipping an additional 16,340 vials of the JYNNEOS monkeypox vaccine to local health departments and DSHS public health regions. The distribution is based on the number of people currently at the greatest risk of being exposed to the monkeypox virus.

DSHS has also provided updated guidance to local health departments, including on the population eligible for vaccination. The guidance covers the federal announcement allowing providers to stretch the number of doses they have by giving a smaller amount of vaccine through a different injection method. This method may allow each vial to be used for up to five doses.

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Data updated on Tuesdays and Fridays.

PHR 1	2
PHR 2/3	465
PHR 4/5N	4
PHR 6/5S	398
PHR 7	97
PHR 8	23
PHR 9/10	2
PHR 11	0
Total	991

<18 Years	5
18-29 Years	276
30-39 Years	431
40-49 Years	181
50-59 Years	83
60+ Years	15
Total	991

Male	973
Female	17
Unknown	1
Total	991

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Last updatedAugust 16, 2022

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/news/updates.shtm#monkeypox

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Monkeypox – August 23, 2022


DSHS and local health departments are investigating cases of monkeypox that are part of an international outbreak. The disease, which can cause a serious skin rash, appears to be spreading largely via direct contact with the skin or saliva of an infected person. Most cases so far have been among men who have sex with men, so that population should be especially aware of the situation and take precautions to avoid direct contact with anyone with a rash.

Monkeypox is a preventable disease, and people have an important role to play in stopping its spread. Most cases in Texas have spread through close, intimate contact with someone who has monkeypox. Risks include having sex, kissing or hugging someone with monkeypox or sharing cups, utensils, bedding or towels with them.

Additionally, people should avoid close, skin-to-skin contact in large crowds where people are wearing minimal clothing, such as nightclubs, festivals, raves, saunas, and bathhouses. Also people should avoid close, skin-to-skin contact with someone with a new, unexplained rash.

If you were exposed to monkeypox or have symptoms such as fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes and a new, unexplained rash, contact your healthcare provider as soon as possible. You may need to be tested. If you are sick with monkeypox, stay home and avoid close contact with others until the rash has fully resolved, the scabs have fallen off, and a fresh layer of intact skin has formed.
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PHR 1	2
PHR 2/3	582
PHR 4/5N	6
PHR 6/5S	529
PHR 7	128
PHR 8	27
PHR 9/10	3
PHR 11	3
Unknown	1
Total	1,281

<18 Years	5
18-29 Years	363
30-39 Years	550
40-49 Years	225
50-59 Years	117
60+ Years	21
Total	1,281

Male	1252
Female	27
Unknown	2
Total	1,281

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Last updatedAugust 23, 2022


https://www.dshs.texas.gov/news/updates.shtm#monkeypox

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Monkeypox Statements

TXST Emergency Notification: Monkeypox Message, August 23, 2022

Dear Faculty, Staff and Students,

The university has learned that an individual in our Texas State University community has tested positive for monkeypox. The individual lives off campus and will remain in isolation until the rash heals and is no longer contagious as recommended by CDC guidelines.

The Hays County Local Public Health Department will conduct a case investigation and assist in identifying and contacting close contacts of the positive case.

While the risk of exposure to Texas State campuses remains low, this notice is being sent to comply with requirements of the Clery Act. The university will carefully analyze any subsequent or additional monkeypox reports on a case-by-case basis and will issue additional notices only if other significant factors warrant such notification.

https://www.healthcenter.txst.edu/services/monkeypox.html

[Mary Wilson]

Posted: Aug 23, 2022 / 02:41 PM CDT
Updated: Aug 23, 2022 / 02:47 PM CDT

by: Abigail Jones

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — Texas State University confirmed a monkeypox case within their community on Tuesday.

TXST said in an email that the individual who tested positive lives off campus and will remain in isolation until the rash heals and is no longer contagious, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Hays County Local Public Health Department will investigate and assist in identifying and contacting close-contacts of the case.

TXST said the risk of exposure to campuses is low, but a notice was sent out to comply with requirements of the Clery Act. The university said in an email that it will carefully analyze any subsequent or additional monkeypox reports on a case-by-case basis and will issue additional notices only if other significant factors warrant such notification.

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/san-marcos/texas-state-university-confirms-monkeypox-case/

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Monkeypox – August 26, 2022


DSHS and local health departments are investigating cases of monkeypox that are part of an international outbreak. The disease, which can cause a serious skin rash, appears to be spreading largely via direct contact with the skin or saliva of an infected person. Most cases so far have been among men who have sex with men, so that population should be especially aware of the situation and take precautions to avoid direct contact with anyone with a rash.

Monkeypox is a preventable disease, and people have an important role to play in stopping its spread. Most cases in Texas have spread through close, intimate contact with someone who has monkeypox. Risks include having sex, kissing or hugging someone with monkeypox or sharing cups, utensils, bedding or towels with them.

Additionally, people should avoid close, skin-to-skin contact in large crowds where people are wearing minimal clothing, such as nightclubs, festivals, raves, saunas, and bathhouses. Also people should avoid close, skin-to-skin contact with someone with a new, unexplained rash.

If you were exposed to monkeypox or have symptoms such as fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes and a new, unexplained rash, contact your healthcare provider as soon as possible. You may need to be tested. If you are sick with monkeypox, stay home and avoid close contact with others until the rash has fully resolved, the scabs have fallen off, and a fresh layer of intact skin has formed.

DSHS news releases

DSHS monkeypox information

Data updated on Tuesdays and Fridays.

PHR 1	4
PHR 2/3	642
PHR 4/5N	8
PHR 6/5S	596
PHR 7	139
PHR 8	28
PHR 9/10	4
PHR 11	4
Unknown	1
Total	1,426

<18 Years	7
18-29 Years	415
30-39 Years	608
40-49 Years	249
50-59 Years	125
60+ Years	22
Total	1,426

Male	1,392
Female	33
Unknown	1
Total	1,426

Monkeypox Vaccine Information


The federal government has allocated JYNNEOS vaccine to Texas for the prevention of monkeypox. JYNNEOS is a two-dose vaccine, so half the doses must be reserved to give people a second dose 28 days after the first.

DSHS has distributed vaccine to local health departments and DSHS public health regions based on the number of people currently at the greatest risk of being exposed to the monkeypox virus. DSHS has also provided updated guidance to local health departments, including on the population eligible for vaccination.

July 23	14,780
July 29	16,720
August 15	25,100

Please note that the federal government authorized a new way to administer the vaccine for most adults in early August that uses less vaccine per dose. Prior to that time, one vial contained one dose to be injected beneath the skin. In mid-August the allocation changed because each vial can now be used to inject five doses within the skin. The counts above reflect the number of doses at the time of the allocation to the state. Due to various factors, it may not be possible to get five doses out of every vial.

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Last updatedAugust 26, 2022

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/news/updates.shtm#monkeypox

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Source: https://www.khou.com/article/news/lo...5-bf85794a8083

Monkeypox case confirmed at Fort Bend ISD high school
The student attends Ridge Point High School School. Contact tracing to identify potential exposures is underway.
Author: Chloe Alexander
Published: 7:50 PM CDT August 29, 2022
Updated: 6:31 AM CDT August 30, 2022

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Fort Bend Independent School District reported a high school student has a confirmed case of monkeypox.

The announcement was made Monday on the district's website.

The student attends Ridge Point High School, officials said. Families and employees of the high school have been notified.

The district said health officials are conducting contact tracing to identify any potential exposures based on proximity and will notify individuals directly if they are at risk...

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Source: https://www.khou.com/article/news/he...7-baec6470bcce

Monkeypox case reported at school in north Houston, IDEA Public Schools confirms
The case was reported at IDEA Hardy and IDEA officials say they'll notify anyone who may have been exposed.
Author: Michelle Homer
Published: 5:51 PM CDT August 29, 2022
Updated: 6:11 PM CDT August 29, 2022

HOUSTON — Officials with IDEA Public Schools reported a monkeypox case on a north Houston campus.

The case was reported at IDEA Hardy on Little York. We are working to find out if the CDC has confirmed it.

They didn't say if the case involved a student or a staff member and no other details were released. They provided the following statement...

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Source: https://www.statnews.com/2022/08/30/...st-in-the-u-s/

Texas reports death tied to monkeypox, a first in the U.S.
By Andrew Joseph Aug. 30, 2022

Texas health officials on Tuesday reported the death of a person with monkeypox — what appears to be the first fatal case in the United States during the unprecedented global outbreak of the virus.

The unidentified person was a resident of Harris County, which is home to Houston, and was “severely immunocompromised,” according to the state health department. The agency released few other details — including the person’s sex and age — but said it was an adult.

The agency also said that the case remained under investigation to determine how monkeypox may have factored into the person’s death...

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Harris County Public Health

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 29, 2022

Harris County Resident with Severe Illnesses in Addition to Being
Presumptive Positive for Monkeypox Passes Away

Autopsy results will be available in the next few weeks

Harris County, TX – An adult with various severe illnesses who was also presumptive positive for
monkeypox died on August 28, 2022, at a Harris County hospital.

At this time, the patient’s cause of death is unknown. Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is
collaborating with partners to determine what role, if any, monkeypox may have played in this person’s
death. An autopsy is in process, and the final report will be available in the next few weeks.

“We are sharing this information to err on the side of transparency and to avoid potential misinformation
about this case,” said Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo. “The best way for us to fight this virus is
through vaccines. Our goal is still to get as many people who qualify vaccinated as quickly as possible
– I have always felt that vaccines are the key to reducing spread.”

The department has been collaborating with Harris Health System, the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) on this case.

“We continue our work to control the monkeypox outbreak in our community and build a healthier and
stronger,” said Harris County HCPH Director Barbie Robinson.

No further information about the person will be shared at this time to respect the family’s privacy.

If you or a loved one is suspected of being exposed to monkeypox, please contact your healthcare
provider. If you have questions regarding monkeypox testing, vaccinations and other guidance, please
call the monkeypox hotline at (832) 927-0707 or visit the HCPH monkeypox guidance web page at
www.hcphtx.org/monkeypox.
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https://publichealth.harriscountytx....p4_4-aRA%3d%3d

https://publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/Newsroom/Press-Releases


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Texas Confirms First Death of a Person with Monkeypox

News Release
Aug. 30, 2022


The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed the first death of a person diagnosed with monkeypox in Texas. The patient was an adult resident of Harris County who was severely immunocompromised. The case is under investigation to determine what role monkeypox played in the death.

“Monkeypox is a serious disease, particularly for those with weakened immune systems,” said Dr. John Hellerstedt, DSHS Commissioner. “We continue to urge people to seek treatment if they have been exposed to monkeypox or have symptoms consistent with the disease.”

People should contact their health care provider if they have fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes and a new, unexplained rash. People who are diagnosed with monkeypox should stay home and avoid close contact with others until the rash has fully resolved, the scabs have fallen off and a fresh layer of intact skin has formed.

For most people, infection with monkeypox is painful but not life threatening.

Monkeypox is a preventable disease that spreads through close contact with an infected person. There are things everyone should do to help prevent the spread of monkeypox:

• Avoid close, skin-to-skin contact with someone with a new, unexplained rash.
• Avoid close, skin-to-skin contact in large crowds where people are wearing minimal clothing, such as nightclubs, festivals, raves, saunas, and bathhouses.
• Do not share cups, utensils, bedding or towels with someone who is sick.
• Stay home when you are sick.

People who have been exposed to a known case of monkeypox are eligible to be vaccinated against the disease. Some people at high risk of infection may also be eligible for vaccination. Health care providers with patients at high risk of severe illness should work with their local health department to facilitate administration of the JYNNEOS vaccine and treatment with the antiviral medication TPOXX.

DSHS is posting the latest information, guidance for the public, health care providers and others, and updating case counts at dshs.texas.gov/news/updates.shtm#monkeypox.

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Monkeypox – September 9, 2022


DSHS and local health departments are investigating cases of monkeypox that are part of an international outbreak. The disease, which can cause a serious skin rash, appears to be spreading largely via direct contact with the skin or saliva of an infected person. Most cases so far have been among men who have sex with men, so that population should be especially aware of the situation and take precautions to avoid direct contact with anyone with a rash.

Monkeypox is a preventable disease, and people have an important role to play in stopping its spread. Most cases in Texas have spread through close, intimate contact with someone who has monkeypox. Risks include having sex, kissing or hugging someone with monkeypox or sharing cups, utensils, bedding or towels with them.

Additionally, people should avoid close, skin-to-skin contact in large crowds where people are wearing minimal clothing, such as nightclubs, festivals, raves, saunas, and bathhouses. Also people should avoid close, skin-to-skin contact with someone with a new, unexplained rash.

If you were exposed to monkeypox or have symptoms such as fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes and a new, unexplained rash, contact your healthcare provider as soon as possible. You may need to be tested. If you are sick with monkeypox, stay home and avoid close contact with others until the rash has fully resolved, the scabs have fallen off, and a fresh layer of intact skin has formed.

DSHS news releases

DSHS monkeypox information

Data updated on Tuesdays and Fridays.

PHR 1	6
PHR 2/3	847
PHR 4/5N	11
PHR 6/5S	785
PHR 7	191
PHR 8	43
PHR 9/10	4
PHR 11	12
Total	1,899

<18 Years	12
18-29 Years	543
30-39 Years	802
40-49 Years	349
50-59 Years	158
60+ Years	35
Total	1,899

Male	1,848
Female	51
Total	1,899

Monkeypox Vaccine Information


The federal government has allocated JYNNEOS vaccine to Texas for the prevention of monkeypox. JYNNEOS is a two-dose vaccine, so half the doses must be reserved to give people a second dose 28 days after the first.

DSHS has distributed vaccine to local health departments and DSHS public health regions based on the number of people currently at the greatest risk of being exposed to the monkeypox virus. DSHS has also provided updated guidance to local health departments, including on the population eligible for vaccination.

July 23	14,780
July 29	16,720
August 15	25,100

Please note that the federal government authorized a new way to administer the vaccine for most adults in early August that uses less vaccine per dose. Prior to that time, one vial contained one dose to be injected beneath the skin. In mid-August the allocation changed because each vial can now be used to inject five doses within the skin. The counts above reflect the number of doses at the time of the allocation to the state. Due to various factors, it may not be possible to get five doses out of every vial.

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Last updated September 9, 2022

https://dshs.texas.gov/news/updates.shtm

[Mary Wilson]

Published: September 16, 2022, 7:16 PM

Re'Chelle Turner

FORT BEND COUNTY – Ridge Point High School, a Fort Bend ISD school, confirmed its second case of monkeypox among students on Thursday.

... Dr. Luis Ostrosky is the Chief of Infectious Diseases at Memorial Hermann Hospital and UT Health. He says it’s important for parents to talk about sexually transmitted infections, including monkeypox.

“I do think that teenagers are sexually active and they may be able to acquire it that way. What we know from this virus is that it is very hard for it to transmit in community settings or in larger settings, you really need that skin-to-skin contact for transmission or very prolonged contact in closed spaces,” Dr. Ostrosky said.

The district said they will continue to clean and disinfect all campuses to prevent any infectious disease. Some students say they are taking extra steps to protect themselves.

“My son wears his mask every day at school,” Sanchez said.

“I make sure that when I’m done doing something, I use hand sanitizer or I wash my hands, especially when I’m done using the restroom,” Zachery Mandiola said.

The district said they are working with the Fort Bend County Health Department.

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/09/17/second-case-of-monkeypox-confirmed-at-ridge-point-high-school-in-fort-bend-county/

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Monkeypox – September 23, 2022


DSHS and local health departments are investigating cases of monkeypox that are part of an international outbreak. The disease, which can cause a serious skin rash, appears to be spreading largely via direct contact with the skin or saliva of an infected person. Most cases so far have been among men who have sex with men, so that population should be especially aware of the situation and take precautions to avoid direct contact with anyone with a rash.

Monkeypox is a preventable disease, and people have an important role to play in stopping its spread. Most cases in Texas have spread through close, intimate contact with someone who has monkeypox. Risks include having sex, kissing or hugging someone with monkeypox or sharing cups, utensils, bedding or towels with them.

Additionally, people should avoid close, skin-to-skin contact in large crowds where people are wearing minimal clothing, such as nightclubs, festivals, raves, saunas, and bathhouses. Also people should avoid close, skin-to-skin contact with someone with a new, unexplained rash.

If you were exposed to monkeypox or have symptoms such as fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes and a new, unexplained rash, contact your healthcare provider as soon as possible. You may need to be tested. If you are sick with monkeypox, stay home and avoid close contact with others until the rash has fully resolved, the scabs have fallen off, and a fresh layer of intact skin has formed.

DSHS news releases

DSHS monkeypox information

Data updated on Tuesdays and Fridays.

PHR 1	8
PHR 2/3	971
PHR 4/5N	12
PHR 6/5S	903
PHR 7	218
PHR 8	64
PHR 9/10	5
PHR 11	14
Total	2,195

<18 Years	15
18-29 Years	619
30-39 Years	929
40-49 Years	411
50-59 Years	183
60+ Years	38
Total	2,195

Male	2,135
Female	60
Total	2,195

Monkeypox Vaccine Information


The federal government has allocated JYNNEOS vaccine to Texas for the prevention of monkeypox. JYNNEOS is a two-dose vaccine, so half the doses must be reserved to give people a second dose 28 days after the first.

DSHS has distributed vaccine to local health departments and DSHS public health regions based on the number of people currently at the greatest risk of being exposed to the monkeypox virus. DSHS has also provided updated guidance to local health departments, including on the population eligible for vaccination.

July 23	14,780
July 29	16,720
August 15	25,100
September 15	30,000

Please note that the federal government authorized a new way to administer the vaccine for most adults in early August that uses less vaccine per dose. Prior to that time, one vial contained one dose to be injected beneath the skin. In mid-August the allocation changed because each vial can now be used to inject five doses within the skin. The counts above reflect the number of doses at the time of the allocation to the state. Due to various factors, it may not be possible to get five doses out of every vial.

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Last updated September 23, 2022

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/news/updates.shtm

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Case of monkeypox confirmed at Killeen High School

By KWTX Staff
Published: Oct. 19, 2022 at 5:09 PM CST

KILLEEN, Texas (KWTX) - The Bell County Health District on Wednesday, Oct. 19, notified parents with students enrolled at Killeen High School that a case of monkeypox was confirmed on campus.

“The individual has not been on our campus since October 5, 2022. The Bell County Health District notified us of this case on October 18, 2022,” the school district said.

“If there are any additional cases, we will share that information with you. The health district does not believe this case is widespread.”
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https://www.kwtx.com/2022/10/19/case-monkeypox-confirmed-killeen-high-school/

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Monkeypox – October 21, 2022


DSHS and local health departments are investigating cases of monkeypox that are part of an international outbreak. The disease, which can cause a serious skin rash, appears to be spreading largely via direct contact with the skin or saliva of an infected person. Most cases so far have been among men who have sex with men, so that population should be especially aware of the situation and take precautions to avoid direct contact with anyone with a rash.

Monkeypox is a preventable disease, and people have an important role to play in stopping its spread. Most cases in Texas have spread through close, intimate contact with someone who has monkeypox. Risks include having sex, kissing or hugging someone with monkeypox or sharing cups, utensils, bedding or towels with them.

Additionally, people should avoid close, skin-to-skin contact in large crowds where people are wearing minimal clothing, such as nightclubs, festivals, raves, saunas, and bathhouses. Also people should avoid close, skin-to-skin contact with someone with a new, unexplained rash.

If you were exposed to monkeypox or have symptoms such as fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes and a new, unexplained rash, contact your healthcare provider as soon as possible. You may need to be tested. If you are sick with monkeypox, stay home and avoid close contact with others until the rash has fully resolved, the scabs have fallen off, and a fresh layer of intact skin has formed.

DSHS news releases

DSHS monkeypox information

Data updated on Tuesdays and Fridays.

PHR 1	10
PHR 2/3	1,137
PHR 4/5N	13
PHR 6/5S	1,016
PHR 7	310
PHR 8	123
PHR 9/10	6
PHR 11	17
Total	2,632

<18 Years	17
18-29 Years	760
30-39 Years	1,107
40-49 Years	500
50-59 Years	205
60+ Years	43
Total	2,632

Male	2,553
Female	78
Unknown	1
Total	2,632

Monkeypox Vaccine Information


The federal government has allocated JYNNEOS vaccine to Texas for the prevention of monkeypox. JYNNEOS is a two-dose vaccine, so half the doses must be reserved to give people a second dose 28 days after the first.

DSHS has distributed vaccine to local health departments and DSHS public health regions based on the number of people currently at the greatest risk of being exposed to the monkeypox virus. DSHS has also provided updated guidance to local health departments, including on the population eligible for vaccination.

July 23	14,780
July 29	16,720
August 15	25,100
September 15	30,000

Please note that the federal government authorized a new way to administer the vaccine for most adults in early August that uses less vaccine per dose. Prior to that time, one vial contained one dose to be injected beneath the skin. In mid-August the allocation changed because each vial can now be used to inject five doses within the skin. The counts above reflect the number of doses at the time of the allocation to the state. Due to various factors, it may not be possible to get five doses out of every vial.

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/news/updates.shtm