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Monkeypox cases in the U.S. tripled in July. We'll discuss the public health response, if it's enough and talk about the surge in Covid infections.

As Philadelphia’s monkeypox outbreak continues to grow, the city is publishing the latest case counts and vaccine availability on a new online dashboard.

WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk reached out to experts in the region to learn more about what residents need to know about the quickly evolving health crisis.

White House physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor says in a letter that Biden “has experienced no reemergence of symptoms, and continues to feel quite well.”

Philadelphians and LGBTQ advocates have grown frustrated with the limited availability of vaccines and small scope of testing in the city.

Josh Shapiro and other state attorneys general announced the deal Friday regarding Allergan's practices.

Officials are planning to speed up availability of the next generation of boosters in the fall.

Appointments for the monkeypox vaccine are offered only to existing patients by appointment only. Walk-ins will not be accepted.

While white men are disproportionately affected by HPV-related throat cancer, Black and Hispanic men are dying from the disease at higher rates.

Proponents say the drips are ideal for those who drink too much or don’t get proper nutrition, but health authorities say they won’t improve long-term health.

State health officials scheduled polio vaccination clinics in Rockland County as part of the response.

Doses will be provided only to those who set appointments and individuals with a higher risk of catching the virus.

The Maryland-based company hopes the U.S. also clears booster doses and teen use fairly soon.

A fight between the U.S. Department of Justice and leaders of Pennsylvania’s court system is playing out in federal court.

Birth control pills are available in the U.S. only with a prescription. A drugmaker seeks the FDA to approve a contraceptive that would be available without one at pharmacies.