Biden administration shifts monkeypox vaccine approach amid shortage

Senate candidate who has made repeated homophobic and anti-Semitic comments, as well as peddled in conspiracies, such as saying that "COVID shots kill."Republican Jarrin Jackson edged Ally Seifried in the June primary and will face her again in a runoff election on August 23, with the winner taking on Democrat Jennifer Esau in November. Jackson has described his campaign as "a return to the basics, to repent for our obedience to tyrannical government and to obey God.""I am honored to be endorsed by the #AmericaFirst (and Trump-endorsed) warrior who drained the McCain swamp in Arizona and is now the GOP nominee for governor in Arizona - Kari Lake," Jackson tweeted Wednesday.

Trans student athletes will be allowed to play on in Utah after one brave judge’s decision.Judge Keith Kelly and the Third District Court of Utah granted a preliminary injunction against H.B. 11, blocking the new anti-trans law from being enforced–at least for now.After a two-day hearing, the court concluded that “the Defendants do not offer persuasive reasons to categorically ban all transgender girls from competing on girls’ teams.”Related: Teens sue in Utah to be allowed to play sports in schoolThis move is more than necessary, as we’ve already seen its negative effects spiraling out.Just this week, two pairs of sore loser parents tried to report the girl who beat their daughters for being transgender.

WASHINGTON — The White House, under pressure to contain a growing monkeypox outbreak, announced on Thursday that it was sending 1.8 million vaccine doses to jurisdictions that agree to use a new vaccination protocol, as public health officials prepare for Gay Pride events and the return to college campuses, which they fear could hasten spread of the virus. The Biden administration has not acquired additional doses of the monkeypox vaccine. Instead, it is trying to stretch the existing stockpile by promoting a different method of administration that uses one-fifth as much per shot.

Yesterday, August 18, the Irish government announced that a new group of experts has been set up to advise on the response to the current outbreak of monkeypox. The Strategic Advisory Group is composed of experts on public health, infectious diseases and immunology, who will work on a strategy to contain the spread of the […]

The US will provide 50,000 monkeypox vaccine doses to be administered at Pride and other events with high attendance by gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men.

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As part of the Biden administration’s ongoing effort to curb the spread of monkeypox (MPV), the Department of Health and Human Services has launched an outreach program to provide vaccines at large LGBTQ+ gatherings across the country.During a pilot program, HHS will make additional vaccine allocations available to states and local health departments that host events primarily attended by men who have sex with men.For the program, jurisdictions can use 50,000 doses reserved from the Strategic National Stockpile and their existing vaccine allocations and supplies, according to a White House announcement of the program. The amount available depends on the jurisdiction’s size, nature, and ability to reach attendees at risk of contracting MPV.“We’re asking the requests to include a component of how they will promote education and awareness, as well as how they will address health equity in delivery of both messaging as well as vaccine,” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Dr.

New York City released new data on Thursday showing racial disparities in monkeypox vaccine access, with far fewer Black people receiving doses of the scarce vaccine. . White New Yorkers represent about 45 percent of people at heightened risk of monkeypox infection, and received 46 percent of vaccine doses.

The CDC said that it has worked to get information about monkeypox in Black and Latino communities by connecting with community-based organizations. | Joe Raedle/Getty Images By Megan Messerly and Krista Mahr 08/18/2022 03:03 PM EDT Link CopiedAs monkeypox spreads across the country, new data suggests a worrying trend: Black and Latino men who have sex with men are far more likely to catch the virus than their white counterparts.While the numbers are limited, they are stark.

Top health officials in the Biden administration defended their approach Thursday to the monkeypox outbreak as cases continue to grow and contradictory information has emerged on appropriate vaccine administration.

A post shared by Blake Masters (@bgmasters) Meet Blake Masters.He’s the 36-year-old venture capitalist and Republican nominee challenging Democrat Mark Kelly for his U.S. Senate seat in Arizona.He’s also a homophobic pile of garbage who wants to overturn Obergefell v.

Following the HSE’s announcement on Wednesday, August 17, on their disappointing plan regarding the Monkeypox (MPX) vaccine roll-out in Ireland, I cannot say I am surprised. The failure to act quickly is apparent but reveals a much bigger picture, and it is a picture many of us have been talking about for decades – a […]

(CNN) — Top Biden administration officials announced new steps Thursday to accelerate the U.S. response to the spread of monkeypox amid high demand for vaccines and treatments.That includes boosting supply with an additional 1.8 million doses of the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine, accelerating the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' vaccine distribution timeline.

White House National Monkeypox Response Deputy Coordinator Demetre Daskalakis joined the Los Angeles Blade for an exclusive Zoom interview Wednesday to discuss the latest challenges facing public health officials fighting the monkeypox virus (MPV) – from countering misinformation and educating the public to transitioning to intradermal vaccination dosing regimens. 

Anti-LGBTQ far right extremists are targeting Boston Children’s Hospital, threatening its employees and medical staff after falsehoods and disinformation spread online recently about the healthcare facility’s treatment of transgender youth.

Rehoboth and Wilmington, Del. will host monkeypox vaccination clinics next week after the Delaware Division of Public Health authorized the administration of one-fifth of the original vaccine dosage — per federal recommendations — on Monday.

Liz Truss has been told to “get a grip” on the monkeypox outbreak by the Labour Party in a letter exclusively obtained by GAY TIMES.

After the HSE announced the first phase of their monkeypox vaccination programme yesterday, August 17, advocacy group ACT UP Dublin shared their disappointment with the plan and the delays in bringing it forward. On the same day that details about the vaccination plan were communicated, the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) also reported 116 cases […]

(CNN) -- The first possible case of human-to-dog transmission of monkeypox -- recently reported in two men and their pet in Paris -- had been a theoretical risk up till now, said Dr. Rosamund Lewis, technical lead on the monkeypox response for the World Health Organization.The men, who live together and are in a non-exclusive relationship, were diagnosed with monkeypox at a hospital in Paris in early June.

The father of a transgender son is objecting strongly to a set of school policies on LGBTQ+ identity issued recently by the Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls, S.D.“Students may not advocate, celebrate, or express same-sex attraction in such a way as to cause confusion or distraction in the context of Catholic school classes, activities, or events,” says a document titled “Human Sexuality in Educational Settings.” “When discussing homosexuality or homosexual inclinations, the use of the term ‘same-sex attraction’ is preferred, as it is a more appropriate description in accordance with the truths of Catholic faith and morals. For the purposes of this policy, advocating for civil unions between individuals of the same sex and/or civil rights to be granted to the individuals participating in the union shall be considered equivalent to advocating for individuals experiencing same-sex attraction.”It continues, “Students may not advocate, celebrate, or express transgenderism in such a way as to cause confusion or distraction in the context of Catholic school classes, activities, or events.

In the least surprising news of the 2022 election cycle, Liz Cheney lost her primary yesterday.Republican (and some Democrat) voters in Wyoming overwhelmingly cast their ballots for Cheney’s Trump-backed, 2020 election denying opponent Harriet Hageman who, despite appearing to draw her makeup inspiration from Tina Burner’s makeover of Rosé on RuPaul’s Drag Race, actually hates LGBTQ people.This is what GOP voters in Wyoming chose over Liz Cheney, in case anyone was wondering how the Republican Party was going: pic.twitter.com/7cv9gkvaFP— Andrew Wortman ?????? (@AmoneyResists) August 17, 2022When it comes to LGBTQ issues, Hageman is horrific. Even more horrific than Cheney, if you can believe it.In addition to saying she’s “fed up with boys competing in girls sports” and can’t stand “woke radicals” who want to silence free speech, she’s also refused to take a stance on codifying same-sex marriage into federal law, saying it’s not an issue that voters care about.We’d argue there are lots of voters, especially LGBTQ voters, who care very deeply about it.

The father of a transgender son is objecting strongly to a set of school policies on LGBTQ+ identity issued recently by the Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls, S.D.“Students may not advocate, celebrate, or express same-sex attraction in such a way as to cause confusion or distraction in the context of Catholic school classes, activities, or events,” says a document titled “Human Sexuality in Educational Settings.” “When discussing homosexuality or homosexual inclinations, the use of the term ‘same-sex attraction’ is preferred, as it is a more appropriate description in accordance with the truths of Catholic faith and morals. For the purposes of this policy, advocating for civil unions between individuals of the same sex and/or civil rights to be granted to the individuals participating in the union shall be considered equivalent to advocating for individuals experiencing same-sex attraction.”It continues, “Students may not advocate, celebrate, or express transgenderism in such a way as to cause confusion or distraction in the context of Catholic school classes, activities, or events.

This is the time of year when gay men say farewell to summer with trips to the beach and resort towns for festivities, parties, and other revelry consisting of shirtless dancing and various forms of intimate contact — now a potential health risk as super-spreader events amid a monkeypox outbreak that continues to spread among men who have sex with men.

The HSE has announced that it will commence phase one of the monkeypox vaccination programme “in the coming days”. The organisation has also communicated further details of the rollout plan, including information on priority groups. Experts have identified approximately 6000 people in the country who may be at heightened risk of monkeypox infection. The currently […]

The former Mr. Gay World has been served with a gag order over statements he’s made about the competition.Pageant organizers have slapped former Mr. Gay World winner Louw Breytenbach with a public gag order after he made statements regarding his short tenure as titleholder.The situation began in 2021 when Breytenbach, a former Mr.

Gemma Collins has shared a sweet snap of herself with fiancé Rami Hawash in celebration of his birthday and has begged for the couple to be “blessed with a child”.Fans were overjoyed to see the happy pair looking deeply in love as the TOWIE star gushed over her husband-to-be and potential future family.In the picture, Gemma and Rami posed in front of a huge sprawling lawn covered in purple flowers and trees.READ MORE: Gemma Collins' mystery illness led fiancé to seek medical care after her collapseThey stood on a patio as they gazed lovingly into each other's eyes, Gemma looking glamorous in a silver and purple sequinned mini dress.Her dress had tiny straps, a low neck and landed at the middle of her thigh.She stuck one leg out in front of the other and showed off her tiny white strappy heels and paired the look with a white chain bag.Collins styled her signature blonde locks in a voluminous half up-do and a full face of makeup that showed off her natural beauty.Rami stood beside her looking dapper in a crisp white shirt that exposed his chest, a pair of light blue shorts, long black socks and black shoes.He accessorised with a silver watch and a pair of sunglasses.Gemma wrote: “Happy birthday daddy, to my love Rami Hawash. May you continue to be successful, happy, kind and our daddy of the family.

This moment was hilarious as President Biden signed the HARD-WON Inflation Reduction Act.

Jonathan Van Ness is not taking the government’s response to the monkeypox outbreak lightly!

Twitter has added a “Know the Facts” feature to guide users to accurate information about monkeypox, or MPV.The panel takes users to information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The U.S. has seen increased violence in recent years, and a specific path has emerged. It begins with poisonous rhetoric that inspires individuals and groups to engage in violent behavior.

Jonathan Van Ness has slammed the U.S. government's response to monkeypox (MPV), saying that it is “fueled by homophobia and transphobia.”In the essay published on Monday in Time, Van Ness breaks down the moment the first case of MPV was confirmed in the U.S.

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has signed an executive order aimed at discouraging conversion therapy in the state.“Conversion therapy is a traumatic practice based on junk science that actively harms the people it supposedly seeks to treat,” Wolf, a Democrat, said in a press release Tuesday.

Louw Breytenbach was crowned Mr Gay World in October 2021

European scientists have raised the alarm that a monkeypox (MPV) infection can be present in an asymptomatic patient. Evidence from two separate non-peer-reviewed studies suggests that not everybody who tests positive for the virus shows symptoms, raising the prospect the MPV outbreak can’t be curbed by testing and quarantine alone.Scientists found evidence that some people may be asymptomatic of MPV infection and therefore go undiagnosed.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has shared plans to rename ‘monkeypox’ in a bid to align the names of the disease, virus and variants with current best practices. Under the current guidelines, names should be given in a manner that does not cause offence to any cultural, social, national, regional, professional, or ethnic groups, and […]

Warning: spoilers ahead for The Baby on Sky and NOW.Seyan Sarvan, who starred in It’s A Sin, has shared how ‘horrifying’ she finds the parallels between the recent Roe v Wade ruling in the US and her new Sky Atlantic TV series, The Baby.The horror comedy, which consists of eight episodes, follows the journey of a woman called Natasha (Michelle de Swarte) in present day, who – after sharing her disdain for her friends who are having babies – has one fall straight into her arms, right next to a woman who has plunged to her death from the top of a cliff.As the season progresses, Natasha discovers that the supernatural baby somehow causes death wherever they go, after being born in the 1970s to a woman called Helen (Sex Education’s Tanya Reynolds), who was forced to go through with her pregnancy by her husband after being ripped away from her lover, Nour (Seyan).Metro.co.uk recently spoke to Seyan, who played lawyer Lizbeth Farooqi in acclaimed Channel 4 series It’s A Sin, to speak about her role in The Baby and the real-life influences behind her character.The premiere of The Baby in the UK came days after the US Supreme Court ended the constitutional right for an abortion in June this year, overturning the landmark Roe v Wade decision, which was originally established in 1973.While the limited series is a fictional tale, it draws from real historical events, shining a spotlight on the female liberation movement of the 1970s and women’s rights to their bodies.The show felt especially raw to watch after the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade, with Seyan admitting that she hasn’t been able to watch it in full because she ‘found it so hard to even see those scenes’.When asked about her views on the parallels

Mr Gay World Foundation has sued former winner Louw Breytenbach, asking him and his publicist to “retract and apologise” for allegedly defamatory comments they made last year. South African human rights activist and TV presenter Breytenbach, was the winner of the Mr Gay World 2021 title, but resigned two months into his reign citing “value differences”. In a statement released to local media Breytenbach’s lawyer Quintin Steyn confirmed the legal action launched by the organisation.   A post shared by Louw Breytenbach (@louwbreytenbach02)Breytenbach told The Citizen that he had participated in the competition not for the title, but to use the platform to be a voice for the LGBTQI community. “There are real problems out there and we, as winners, need to get our hands dirty and work. My reason for resigning was never to tarnish the reputation of the organisation, but rather because of value differences,” Breytenbach said. Steyn revealed that he had submitted a supplementary affidavit on behalf of both Breytenbach and Prins.  A post shared by Louw Breytenbach (@louwbreytenbach02)Breytenbach had detailed his disagreements with the Foundation when he resigned as Mr Gay World in 2021, after refusing to sign a contract which said that the organisation would be his exclusive agent. Breytenbach at the time said that he already had an agent to manage his TV and acting gigs.

(CNN) — Out of tens of thousands of monkeypox cases around the world this year, there have been a dozen deaths linked to the virus, and for the first time, some of them have been outside Africa, in countries where the virus doesn't usually spread.More than 31,000 cases of monkeypox have been reported globally since January 1, more than 10,000 of them in the United States. Most people have recovered at home with no lasting problems. But doctors are working to understand why monkeypox can be serious and, rarely, fatal.According to the latest numbers from the World Health Organization, there have been two monkeypox deaths in Spain, one in Brazil, one in Ecuador and one in India -- all so-called nonendemic countries.

Pageant organizers have hit former Mr. Gay World winner Louw Breytenbach with a gag order after Breytenbach made comments against the organization behind the pageant last year.Breytenbach has hired an attorney after he said he was served with the order last week, according to South African newspaper The Citizen.Mr. Gay World Foundation, the group behind the pageant, wants Breytenbach to retract the statements he made.Breytenbach, however, accuses the foundation of attempting to make his publicist, Gavin Prins, retract a press release about the situation that Prins had sent to his media contact list.

All Imani wanted to do was to play football. But Kenyan fans, gossiping about her sexuality, had other ideas.

A new report has found online hate targeted at the LGBTQ+ community has surged over 400% following the Parental Rights in Education bill.

The UK’s monkeypox vaccination programme is set to effectively come to a halt until September due to global issues with supply.

into bed. But neither of these – top or bottom – accurately describe what I prefer to get up to in the boudoir, so my response has always been a guarded mix of shrug and mumble.Here’s the tea: I’m actually a ‘side’, a term coined by American psychotherapist and sexologist Joe Kort to describe those, like me, for whom penetrative sex – in either position – does very little. Getting the peach involved is, quite literally, a pain in the ass, but as for the aubergine, let’s just say that hands and mouths always understand the assignment way better. To continue the food metaphor: if man-on-man action were a dinner party, I’d have zero interest in sitting down to a bland meal when the amuse-bouches are so good. I confess that I indulged in a lot of sex in my 20s – penetrative sex. It oddly took yonks to realise that what society calls foreplay is, to me, infinitely sexier than sex, and once I had, it curbed the rapid growth of my ‘body count’ in a hot second. Turns out the ‘A-gays’, as my friend calls the queer gatekeepers – our community’s very own, very catty mean girls – often can’t stand boys who do everything but butt. They simply don’t get it.

GEMMA Collins was almost rushed to hospital with a mystery illness earlier this month. The 41-year-old former TOWIE star became “really unwell” with an unknown health condition, and nearly had to get fiancé Rami Hawash to rush her to receive urgent medical care as a result. Gemma explained that her body “was having none of it” and that she went on a drip after becoming ill, describing it as “really, really bad.” Gemma was previously diagnosed with an under-active thyroid, and said she was “very unwell” while having to film in Wales lately.

2 min read Mr Gay World 2022 will take place in Cape Town, South Africa from 9 to 16 October 2022. In the wake of the lifting of international Covid-19 restrictions, this will be the first time in three years that Mr Gay World will be presented as an in-person event.

emerging threat to public health. The World Health Organization recently declared the current outbreak a global public health emergency.For decades, several African countries have experienced ongoing outbreaks of MPXV, driven primarily by contact with animals and transmission within households. However, before last year, most people in Europe and North America had never even heard of the disease.

A German court has rejected an emergency application to lift a quarantine order on the roommate of a man who has monkeypox in the northwest state of North Rhine-Westphalia even though the man was vaccinated.Because he had been vaccinated, the roommate argued that he did not need to isolate himself. The court, however, upheld the decision of the Düsseldorf health department, which imposed a 21-day quarantine order on him, the German newspaper Rheinische Post reports.On Wednesday, the court decided that the vaccination was invalid since the European Union has not approved the JYNNEOS vaccine for use, and there have not been any accepted efficacy data for the vaccine in the EU.As per a court spokesman, according to a statement released by the court, the court's decisions were based on findings and guidelines generated by the Robert Koch Institute in Germany, which is the equivalent of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States. The Robert Koch Institute says a high-risk contact is someone who has spent at least one night in the same living quarters as someone with an MPV diagnosis during the infectious period of MPV.