Infectious disease expert gives updates on monkeypox, COVID-19 vaccines

COVID-19 and monkeypox cases continue to rise in Illinois as families prepare for back-to-school season.

By Sarah Stark
Monkeypox vaccine clinic
A sign is displayed outside a DC Health monkeypox vaccine clinic, Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, in Washington. Patrick Semansky / Associated Press
Monkeypox vaccine clinic
A sign is displayed outside a DC Health monkeypox vaccine clinic, Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, in Washington. Patrick Semansky / Associated Press

Infectious disease expert gives updates on monkeypox, COVID-19 vaccines

COVID-19 and monkeypox cases continue to rise in Illinois as families prepare for back-to-school season.

By Sarah Stark
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With the monkeypox vaccine supply unable to meet demand and omicron-specific COVID-19 boosters on the horizon, vaccines are top of mind for many.

Reset talks to an infectious disease specialist and takes listener calls.

GUEST: Dr. Mia Taormina, infectious disease specialist with Duly Health and Care