As the number of monkeypox cases rises across the country, at least one location is having trouble meeting demand for vaccinations.
DC Health tweeted Tuesday that all the appointments had been scheduled. Its website carried the same message, adding, “Check DC Health’s social platforms or sign-up below to get updates on additional appointment availability.”
The number of cases in Washington is almost 10 percent of the total cases reported in the country Tuesday: 557.Monkeypox is a viral disease from the same family as, though its symptoms usually aren't as serious. Scientists have known about it since 1958, when it was found in lab monkeys used for research. Monkeypox is most common in Central and West Africa. But in May 2022, health officials began reporting an outbreak of the virus in several regions outside Africa.
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