Washington National Primate Research Center - UW Research
The Center has been a part of the University of Washington research community since 1961 and is one of seven National Primate Research Centers established by Congress in 1959 in order to provide specialized resources for nonhuman primate …
What to know about the monkeypox outbreak and WA’s first …
May 24, 2022 · What to know about monkeypox, including symptoms, treatment and when to reach out to a health care provider.
2022 Mpox Outbreak in Washington - Washington State …
2022 Mpox Outbreak in Washington In May 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported multiple cases of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) in countries where the disease was not regularly occurring.
Monkeypox: What to know about the disease and its status in WA
Jul 30, 2022 · Monkeypox is a viral zoonosis, a disease transmitted to humans from animals, with symptoms similar to smallpox, albeit less severe. Endemic to Central and West Africa, monkeypox has been spreading...
Updates: Campaign to Shut Down UW's Primate Center | PETA
Jan 23, 2025 · PETA is urging the Washington state Veterinary Board of Governors to investigate the circumstances that reportedly led to the gruesome death of a monkey during a botched procedure at the Washington National Primate Research Center at …
Washington National Primate Research Center - Wikipedia
The Washington National Primate Research Center (WaNPRC) is a federally-funded biomedical research facility located on the Seattle campus of the University of Washington.
DOH launches interactive monkeypox virus (MPV) data dashboard
Sep 20, 2022 · OLYMPIA – To further expand access to important public health information, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has launched a new, interactive monkeypox (MPV) data dashboard. The MPV dashboard features data including: Case counts at the state and county levels; Total weekly case counts; Case information by sex at birth
Mpox - UW Medicine
Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is a viral infection similar to smallpox but with comparatively milder symptoms and a low chance of fatality. It has rarely been seen in the United States but has now infected thousands of people across the country. It is spread through close physical contact (often skin-to-skin) between people.
Current mpox cases and vaccine administration - King County, Washington
Case numbers below reflect positive orthopox (probable) and confirmed mpox cases among King County residents. Vaccine administration numbers reflect JYNNEOS vaccines (first and second doses) administered to King County residents. Two doses is …
Washington National Primate Research Center | PETA
Internal documents obtained by PETA and insider information reveal that the center is killing thousands of monkeys in meaningless experiments, wasting taxpayer money, and violating federal animal welfare laws and that it is mired in financial and leadership crises.