monkeypox

State College area residents in need of Monkeypox vaccines should contact the DOH for guidance

Casey Zanowic

Penn State's University Health Services is working with the Pennsylvania Department of Health to provide information about Monkeypox testing and vaccinations.

A colorized transmission electron micrograph of monkeypox particles (red) found within an infected cell (blue), cultured in the laboratory that was captured and color-enhanced at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Md.

Penn State University Park reports its first case of monkeypox

Emily Reddy

The first confirmed case of monkeypox at Penn State University Park was diagnosed on Aug. 13.

This electron microscopic (EM) image depicted a monkeypox virion. On the left were mature, oval-shaped virus particles, and on the right were the crescents, and spherical particles of immature virions.

Penn State researcher says current monkeypox outbreak is unexpected but risks remain low

Min Xian

More than 1,000 cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in 29 countries, including the U.S., since May. Pennsylvania had its first case on June 2.