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Advocates urge mpox vaccines with cases on the rise
Public health officials came armed with a serious message for Pride Month: Get vaccinated against mpox.
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Public health officials came armed with a serious message for Pride Month: Get vaccinated against mpox.
Authorities recently reported finding drug-resistant strains of the monkeypox virus.
The CDC is expected to release new vaccine effectiveness data this week.
The World Health Organization announced Monday that "mpox" is now the preferred name for monkeypox.
Early data, based on people who were eligible for the shots, found the unvaccinated are 14 times more likely to catch monkeypox.
The FDA said the monkeypox virus needs "only a single amino acid change" to evade the treatment.
A building-level approach to wastewater surveillance is underway at all 11 hospitals within the NYC Health + Hospitals integrated health care system in New York City.
The pace of new monkeypox cases reported in some major cities -- and in the US overall -- has started to slow recently, but experts say it's too early to know if the trend will last.
There have been no reported deaths from monkeypox in California.
The CDC counts only 17 monkeypox cases in children under 16 years old so far.
The White House is making nearly 2 million doses of monkeypox available for ordering.
Monkeypox numbers in Sacramento County are showing that White and Hispanic people are impacted at high rates.
Yolo and Yuba Counties have announced their first cases of the monkeypox virus. Sacramento County still has the most cases in the region with 103.
Previously, the guidance did not include dogs on the list of animals that can get infected. Scientists published an article in the Lancet medical journal, saying they'd found evidence of human-to-dog transmission.
Researchers studying two men who caught the virus in Paris said "symptom onset in both patients and, subsequently, in their dog suggest human-to-dog transmission."
Researchers studying two men who caught the virus in Paris said "symptom onset in both patients and, subsequently, in their dog suggest human-to-dog transmission."
Arriola told the Senate Select Committee on monkeypox about a mountain of challenges, starting with his doctor not having testing supplies.
A local city councilman diagnosed with monkeypox is facing a mound of challenges. He went to the doctor hoping for some medicine -- but instead got a dose of difficulty from a lack of testing -- to barely any vaccines.
Sacramento County officials have proclaimed a public health emergency over the monkeypox outbreak.
The goal of the committee is to identify what can be done in the short and medium terms to improve the state's response to the outbreak, lawmakers say.
There are now more than 7,500 confirmed cases across the country.
The Sacramento LGBT Community Center will host a free monkeypox vaccine clinic on Monday.
The clinic comes as demand for the vaccine is rising across the country.
Dr. Ashish Jha told "CBS Mornings" that declaring a public health emergency for the monkeypox outbreak will speed up vaccinations and help health officials obtain data to stop the spread of the disease.
The announcement frees up federal funding and resources to help fight back the virus.
Authorities say they are looking for a group of hikers missing within the fire zone of a Northern California wildfire that erupted over the weekend.
Evacuations and shelter-in-place orders are in effect in a south Sacramento neighborhood due to reports of an armed person Monday morning.
Airlines are suspending or canceling flights into Houston as Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas.
Ahead of a potentially pivotal week on Capitol Hill, the Biden-Harris campaign is stepping up its contacts with lawmakers amid growing calls for the president to step down from the Democratic ticket.
The Pay Fire in El Dorado County that broke out Saturday afternoon got dangerously close to multiple neighborhoods, but firefighters were able to stop it from destroying any homes.
Authorities say they are looking for a group of hikers missing within the fire zone of a Northern California wildfire that erupted over the weekend.
Firefighters are battling a 54-acre fire that was reportedly started by an escaped campfire found by hikers in the Tahoe National Forest on Sunday evening, officials said.
Evacuations and shelter-in-place orders are in effect in a south Sacramento neighborhood due to reports of an armed person Monday morning.
Adjustments have been made Sunday to some of the evacuations caused by a fire that sparked on Saturday afternoon near Placerville.
Airlines are suspending or canceling flights into Houston as Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas.
We got a look at the only Sacramento hospital that specializes in burn injuries and takes patients from all across Northern California.
Illegal fireworks likely caused the roof of Natomas Middle School to catch fire Thursday night, the Sacramento Fire Department said.
Here is a look at the creative ways Sacramento County's animal shelter is trying to reduce stress for animals caused by fireworks.
The ballpark hosted the 11th annual Fourth on the Field celebration as the River Cats played an Independence Day away game.
We got our first look at a new Sacramento Metro Fire aircraft that will soon be used to fight fires from the skies.
Saturday was the first of the two free fishing days of 2024 in California.
Many Californians are frustrated with the governor for leaving the state during a brutal heat wave and devastating fires. He's off campaigning for President Biden's re-election, being very vocal about his support.
Newsom's pitch is part of an effort from President Biden's re-election campaign and the White House to reassure party activists and the broader electorate that Biden is up to the job.
This major heat has no signs of slowing down either with more triple digits in the forecast through next week. This heat wave has the potential to be historic for Northern California if this streak continues.
A Butte County couple fought side-by-side with firefighters to save their home from the Thompson Fire. The fire has burned thousands of acres in the Oroville area, has already destroyed several homes and cars, and has left multiple firefighters injured.
The Baltimore Orioles beat the Oakland Athletics 6-3 on Sunday.
Bo Naylor connected for a pinch-hit, three-run homer o give the Guardians a 5-4 win over the Giants on Sunday.
The 47-year-old won 16 world championships over his nearly 20 years in the WWE, going toe-to-toe with the likes of Kurt Angle, Triple H and Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson.
The Sacramento Kings have acquired six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan from the Chicago Bulls in a sign-and-trade deal involving the San Antonio Spurs.
Malik Monk officially resigned with the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, signing his four-year, $78 million contract with the team and city that he says "just felt right."
Ahead of a potentially pivotal week on Capitol Hill, the Biden-Harris campaign is stepping up its contacts with lawmakers amid growing calls for the president to step down from the Democratic ticket.
Many Californians are frustrated with the governor for leaving the state during a brutal heat wave and devastating fires. He's off campaigning for President Biden's re-election, being very vocal about his support.
President Biden sat down with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos in Wisconsin Friday for the first interview since his disastrous presidential debate last week.
"Let me say this as clearly as I can: I'm staying in the race," President Biden said during a campaign rally in Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday.
Newsom's pitch is part of an effort from President Biden's re-election campaign and the White House to reassure party activists and the broader electorate that Biden is up to the job.
We got a look at the only Sacramento hospital that specializes in burn injuries and takes patients from all across Northern California.
More than 40 years since the start of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, studies now show HIV cases nationwide are decreasing, but there is one group seeing a growing number of new HIV cases.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Trader Joe's says a seasonal scented favorite should be discarded or returned due to an "unexpected burn pattern."
Brominated vegetable oil will no longer be allowed in food and beverages in the U.S., 50 years after chemical banned in U.K.
A new California law is designed to protect consumers against excessive or undisclosed costs on purchases. However, Gov. Newsom signed a last-minute exemption for the restaurant industry.
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
Popular restaurant chain Rubio's Coastal Grill announced it was shuttering dozens of locations across the state, and now employees say they are having trouble cashing their final paychecks.
As insurance companies drop more California homeowners over the state's fire risk, some are predicting the next crisis is a drop in home values.
Phyllis Simmons died months after the solar panels were installed.
Emails obtained by CBS News California Investigates reveal the Governor's Chief of Staff did not want to negotiate with the initiative coalition unless they agreed to postpone their ballot measure until 2026.
Amid concerns that some felony defendants could be misusing California's Mental Health Diversion Court to have their violent crimes dismissed, a CBS News California investigation found that there is no reliable data to indicate how successful the state program is.
In response to a CBS News California Investigation, California lawmakers are demanding answers from Caltrans and considering legislation to fix Caltrans' damage claim process.
A CBS News California investigation finds Caltrans only approved 1 out of every 25 damage claims from potholes and debris in the first half of 2023.
Caltrans is denying more freeway damage claims, approving fewer than 10% over the last five and a half years. How many have they approved in your county and which highways are the worst?
Laura Allen says after months of trying to get her father's military service records from the Veterans Administration, she still didn't have them.
At least one DoorDash customer says he will only use the delivery app when he is hungry - and not for electronics.
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The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
The California DMV expanded its digital services so you can take care of business without going into a branch office.
The Pay Fire in El Dorado County that broke out Saturday afternoon got dangerously close to multiple neighborhoods, but firefighters were able to stop it from destroying any homes.
Firefighters are battling a 54-acre fire that was reportedly started by an escaped campfire found by hikers in the Tahoe National Forest on Sunday evening, officials said.
As crews make progress on the Pay Fire in El Dorado County, local downtown businesses said they feel lucky the situation wasn't much worse.
Adjustments have been made Sunday to some of the evacuations caused by a fire that sparked on Saturday afternoon near Placerville.
The Fourth of July looks quite different for the Butte County city of Oroville this year.
A celebration at Sacramento Charter High on Thursday as college-bound seniors announced their campus of choice and 95% were accepted into four-year schools.
A bank employee in Lodi has some big bragging rights. He's never missed a day of work in his 47 years on the job and now he's getting ready to retire.
Meet Frannie the dog, Instagram's newest fitness influencer.
A Yuba City mom started a baseball team for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities after finding her 11-year-old son with Down Syndrome didn't have anywhere to play.
A Sacramento nonprofit is teaming up with a local credit union to give back so seniors can safely do basic tasks like bathing or exercising. Those lending a helping hand are also a group of seniors.
The Placer County Sheriff's Office says they're looking for 13 missing hikers on Monday.
Evacuations and shelter-in-place orders are in effect in a south Sacramento neighborhood due to reports of an armed person Monday morning.
Sacramento Republic FC head coach Danny Vitiello joined Sports Sunday to discuss the teams big match against the Seattle Sounders.
Two miners are in stable condition at Sutter Roseville Medical Center after they were badly hurt in a mine explosion. The pair were found outside the mine they were working in near Foresthill.
The Pay Fire in El Dorado County that broke out Saturday afternoon got dangerously close to multiple neighborhoods, but firefighters were able to stop it from destroying any homes.