monkeypox

In its announcement, IDOH said monkeypox was a factor, but other health conditions also contributed to their death. No other information will be released about the person due to patient privacy laws.

Hoosiers can pre-register for monkeypox vaccines through IDOH’s online form. The state health department will send you a text when vaccines are available.

The lab’s current capacity for tests is 500 per day, but can grow to match demand. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Indiana has identified 162 cases of monkeypox.

Indiana University Health has opened a bio-secure lab that will be the primary testing site for suspected monkeypox samples in Indiana.

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IU Chief Health Officer Dr. Aaron Carroll says COVID remains a greater risk than monkeypox, and encourages caution despite looser guidelines.

Due to limited supplies, the vaccine is currently reserved for those at highest risk of contracting the virus.

The Indiana Department of Health is hosting monkeypox vaccination clinics for anyone who is at risk of exposure, including people who have been exposed to monkeypox and people who may be more likely to get it.

Dr. Aaron Carroll, IU’s chief medical officer, says the university is better prepared to deal with COVID than years past, and he is optimistic the upcoming fall semester to be close to “normal” considering the global pandemic.

A handful of monkeypox cases among children have been reported in the U.S., out of nearly 9,000 cases reported so far.