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Monkeypox

Sexual health services, some of which have been responsible for administering the Monkeypox vaccine, have been underfunded, say one charity. (Credit: Getty Images)

Monkeypox: charities call for improved sexual health funding

Monkeypox is commonly found in central or western Africa (Pic: Kim Mogg/National World)
Monkeypox is commonly found in central or western Africa (Pic: Kim Mogg/National World)

Why is it called monkeypox? Name of virus outbreak explained

Numerous cases of monkeypox in humans have been identified in the UK since 7 May
Numerous cases of monkeypox in humans have been identified in the UK since 7 May

Could monkeypox mutate? Why virus could change like Covid explained

A rash usually begins one to five days after the first symptoms appear
A rash usually begins one to five days after the first symptoms appear

Will monkeypox cause a lockdown in UK?

Can monkeypox be caught from surfaces?
Can monkeypox be caught from surfaces?

How does monkeypox spread? If virus can be caught from surfaces

Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus
Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus

Is monkeypox related to smallpox or chickenpox? Symptoms explained

Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus
Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus

Is Monkeypox deadly? Global death rate and if virus is contagious

A rash usually begins one to five days after the first monkeypox symptoms appear
A rash usually begins one to five days after the first monkeypox symptoms appear

Is monkeypox worse in children? How severe is virus in kids explained

Monkeypox is caused by a similar virus to smallpox and the MVA vaccine should give a good level of protection against monkeypox
Monkeypox is caused by a similar virus to smallpox and the MVA vaccine should give a good level of protection against monkeypox

Monkeypox jab supply issues explained as UKHSA gives update on doses

A healthcare worker prepares to administer a Monkeypox vaccine in Florida, USA (Pic: Getty Images)
A healthcare worker prepares to administer a Monkeypox vaccine in Florida, USA (Pic: Getty Images)

What are the side effects of the Monkeypox vaccine?

The NHS announced in July that it was stepping up its vaccination programme against monkeypox in London (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)
The NHS announced in July that it was stepping up its vaccination programme against monkeypox in London (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

LGBT+ groups call for action to stop monkeypox ‘becoming endemic’

Whilst the numbers remain relatively small at the moment, the spread of monleypox is causing health specialist some concern. Getty
Whilst the numbers remain relatively small at the moment, the spread of monleypox is causing health specialist some concern. Getty

Monkeypox symptoms as Spain reports second death from disease

Thousands of monkeypox cases have been identified around the world.
Thousands of monkeypox cases have been identified around the world.

15 countries with the most monkeypox cases

The virus has been detected in over 50 nations
The virus has been detected in over 50 nations

Is there a test for monkeypox? New 90-minute PCR test explained

Despite the rise in monkeypox cases, the UKHSA said that the risk to the UK population “remains low” (PA)
Despite the rise in monkeypox cases, the UKHSA said that the risk to the UK population “remains low” (PA)

Monkeypox symptoms and how it spreads as UK cases rises to 470

The monkeypox rash changes from raised red bumps, to spots filled with fluid, with the spots eventually forming scabs which later fall off
The monkeypox rash changes from raised red bumps, to spots filled with fluid, with the spots eventually forming scabs which later fall off

How many monkeypox cases are there in the UK?

What are the two different strains of monkeypox?
What are the two different strains of monkeypox?

Monkeypox: experts explain differences between the 2 strains

The latest outbreak of monkeypox was first identified in the UK on 7 May
The latest outbreak of monkeypox was first identified in the UK on 7 May

Is monkeypox like Covid? How the two viruses compare explained

The Covid pandemic impacted countries around the globe with the virus spreading on an unprecedented scale
The Covid pandemic impacted countries around the globe with the virus spreading on an unprecedented scale

Has Covid paved the way for other diseases such as monkeypox?

Monkeypox is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus
Monkeypox is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus

Monkeypox Q&A: key questions on the virus answered by health experts

Health chiefs have said people with monkeypox symptoms should avoid having sex (Photo: Adobe)
Health chiefs have said people with monkeypox symptoms should avoid having sex (Photo: Adobe)

People with monkeypox symptoms told to stop having sex in new guidance

16 more monkeypox cases have been confirmed in the UK, with 106 in total. (Credit: Getty Images)
16 more monkeypox cases have been confirmed in the UK, with 106 in total. (Credit: Getty Images)

Number of monkeypox cases in the UK rises to 106

Anyone at high risk of having caught monkeypox must self-isolate for three weeks (Photo: PA)
Anyone at high risk of having caught monkeypox must self-isolate for three weeks (Photo: PA)

Monkeypox close contacts told to isolate for 21 days in new guidance

(Photos: Getty Images)
(Photos: Getty Images)

At what age was the smallpox vaccine given - does it last for life?

More Monkeypox UK cases set to be confirmed on Monday (image: Getty Images)
More Monkeypox UK cases set to be confirmed on Monday (image: Getty Images)

UK Health Security Agency: Monkeypox cases ‘set to rise’ on Monday