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Tag Archives: smallpox
Victory over smallpox may lead to more pox viruses
With cases of monkeypox are now raging in parts of Africa, University of California researchers say the world Read More »
Woman contracts smallpox from recently vaccinated man
In the state of Washington, a woman in her 20s has reportedly been infected with smallpox after having sexual relations with her boyfriend in the military who had recently been vaccinated for smallpox. Read More »
Bavarian Nordic begins Imvamune deliveries
Danish biopharmaceuticals group Bavarian Nordic began deliveries of its Imvamune smallpox vaccine to the U.S. Strategic National Stockpile on Monday, the 30 year anniversary of the eradication of smallpox. Read More »
Suspected smallpox in Uganda most likely chickenpox
The World Health Organization is investigating reports of a potential smallpox outbreak in Uganda but says the cases likely involve chickenpox instead. Read More »