Texas: 2022 Monkeypox - 1 death

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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.

[TD="align: left"]PHR 1[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]6[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]PHR 2/3[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]847[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]PHR 4/5N[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]11[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]PHR 6/5S[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]785[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]PHR 7[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]191[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]PHR 8[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]43[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]PHR 9/10[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]4[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]PHR 11[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]12[/TD]

[TD="align: left"] Total [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]1,899[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]<18 Years[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]12[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]18-29 Years[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]543[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]30-39 Years[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]802[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]40-49 Years[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]349[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]50-59 Years[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]158[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]60+ Years[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]35[/TD]

[TD="align: left"] Total [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]1,899[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]Male[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]1,848[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]Female[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]51[/TD]

[TD="align: left"] Total [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]1,899[/TD]

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.

[TD="align: left"]July 23[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]14,780[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]July 29[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]16,720[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]August 15[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]25,100[/TD]

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]

Texas - Second case of monkeypox confirmed at Ridge Point High School in Fort Bend County

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/...-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.

[TD="align: left"]PHR 1 [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]8[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]PHR 2/3[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]971[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]PHR 4/5N [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]12[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]PHR 6/5S [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]903[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]PHR 7 [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]218[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]PHR 8 [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]64[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]PHR 9/10 [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]5[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]PHR 11 [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]14[/TD]

[TD="align: left"] Total [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]2,195[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]<18 Years [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]15[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]18-29 Years [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]619[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]30-39 Years [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]929[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]40-49 Years [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]411[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]50-59 Years [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]183[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]60+ Years [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]38[/TD]

[TD="align: left"] Total [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]2,195[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]Male [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]2,135[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]Female [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]60[/TD]

[TD="align: left"] Total [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]2,195[/TD]

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.

[TD="align: left"]July 23[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]14,780[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]July 29 [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]16,720[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]August 15[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]25,100[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]September 15[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]30,000[/TD]

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.

[TD="align: left"]PHR 1 [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]10[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]PHR 2/3[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]1,137[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]PHR 4/5N [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]13[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]PHR 6/5S [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]1,016[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]PHR 7 [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]310[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]PHR 8 [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]123[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]PHR 9/10 [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]6[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]PHR 11 [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]17[/TD]

[TD="align: left"] Total [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]2,632[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]<18 Years [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]17[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]18-29 Years [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]760[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]30-39 Years [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]1,107[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]40-49 Years [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]500[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]50-59 Years [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]205[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]60+ Years [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]43[/TD]

[TD="align: left"] Total [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]2,632[/TD]

Unknown
Total	2,632

[TD="align: left"]Male [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]2,553[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]Female [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]78[/TD]

[TD="align: center"]1 [/TD]

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.

[TD="align: left"]July 23[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]14,780[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]July 29 [/TD]
[TD="align: center"]16,720[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]August 15[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]25,100[/TD]

[TD="align: left"]September 15[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]30,000[/TD]

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