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Monkeypox testing and vaccination efforts ramp up in Milwaukee | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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The Milwaukee Well being Division and native organizations are ramping up efforts to encourage people who might have come into contact with monkeypox to get examined.
“If you realize you’ve been uncovered and in case you have any signs, get examined instantly,” mentioned Kirsten Johnson, Milwaukee Well being Commissioner.
These signs embrace fever, headache or different flu-like signs or lesions or a rash that change into blisters, she mentioned. As of Sept. 6, town has had 25 confirmed circumstances of monkeypox.
The U.S. Meals and Drug Administration launched data on Sept. 12 warning that TPOXX, the antiviral medicine at the moment getting used to deal with monkeypox, might lose its effectiveness because the virus mutates.
In response, the U.S. Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention acknowledged that the medicine ought to solely be used on these with extreme signs.
The Milwaukee Well being Division at the moment gives the vaccine to these 18 and older who stay or work in Wisconsin and meet one of many following standards:
- Folks with contacts recognized by public well being officers through case investigation, contact tracing and danger publicity assessments.
- Folks with a identified sexual associate up to now 14 days who was identified with monkeypox.
- Individuals who attended an occasion or venue the place monkeypox publicity occurred or plan to attend an occasion or venue the place monkeypox publicity is a danger.
- Any males who’ve intercourse with males, trans women and men in addition to gender non-conforming/non-binary people who’ve or count on to have a number of sexual companions.
- Well being care personnel who carry out testing to diagnose or work instantly with Orthopoxviruses – a grouping that, moreover monkeypox, consists of smallpox and cowpox – and well being care suppliers working in sexual well being clinics or different specialty settings instantly caring for sufferers with sexually transmitted infections.
To this point, the Well being Division has administered greater than 1,200 doses, Johnson mentioned. The vaccine is being provided with out appointment at solely the Menomonee Valley Drive-Via Clinic, 2401 W. St. Paul Ave.
Town hopes to additionally provide the vaccine at two extra clinics quickly, Johnson mentioned.
The Milwaukee VA Medical Middle not too long ago introduced that it has a restricted provide of the monkeypox vaccine and is providing it to at-risk veterans.
Johnson mentioned those that are apprehensive of getting the vaccine, shouldn’t be.
“It has been round for some time, it’s protected and may stop you from getting monkeypox,” Johnson mentioned.
Along with vaccination efforts, Johnson mentioned town has additionally been working with native companions, together with those that work with the LGBTQ neighborhood, which is most in danger for monkeypox, to extend testing.
Ruthie Weatherly, clinic operations supervisor for Brady East STD Clinic, or BESTD, mentioned her group gives monkeypox testing and has hosted on-site vaccination occasions. It has additionally acquired many questions on the virus.
“Individuals are questioning how they will get it or how they will stop monkeypox from their intercourse companions,” Weatherly mentioned.
She mentioned that though monkeypox is just not a sexually transmitted illness, or STD, it’s unfold by shut intimate contact, which may embrace intercourse.
She recommends that people look out for any indicators of monkeypox, each on themselves and their companions, and take different security measures.
“Take no matter precautions you might be snug taking for prevention and in case you have questions name us,” Weatherly mentioned.
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The Best Things to Do in Milwaukee the Week of July 8
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ARCHER PARQUETTE, MANAGING EDITOR
Being a miserable misanthropic grouch, I don’t like live music. All the people, the energy, the joy – blech. But the past few summers, I will admit that I’ve enjoyed Chill on the Hill, Bay View’s weekly live music event. Every Tuesday, the hill at Humboldt Park is overrun with food trucks and drink sellers, and it feels like the whole neighborhood shows up to hang out and enjoy the tunes. The band selection is super eclectic so if you care about what you’re going to hear check out the lineup beforehand. (This week, it’s “An Evening with HYFIN,” Milwaukee’s urban alternative radio station.) I’m mostly in it for the drinks, but even a grouch like me appreciates a little joy every once in a while.
EVAN MUSIL, ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR
For the last three months, I’ve been aware that Thelma means business, but I didn’t quite know the extent of the justice she serves. I missed the film when it showed during the Milwaukee Film Festival, but sold-out screenings basically guaranteed it would return as part of Milwaukee Film’s “Best of the Fest” series. It’s been showing at the Downer Theatre for the past few weeks, and I finally had the chance to catch it. In this charming caper, the 93-year-old Thelma falls for a phone scam and loses $10,000. Instead of shaking it off like her family suggests, however, she takes action – Mission: Impossible-style. What follows is a wild escapade that’s equal parts funny and sincere. The premise easily lends itself to laughs – and Thelma wielding a gun sure is a riot – but the film presents its nonagenarian characters with a lot of dignity and courage. Catch it in theaters while you can – it’s plenty fun with an audience.
CHRIS DROSNER, EXECUTIVE EDITOR
There’s a difference between being cheap and enjoying value. As an enthusiast of the latter, I’m a big fan of the store-brand stuff at Sendik’s. Most of the store’s private-label items I’ve tried have delivered good quality at a good price. But those chocolate bars? They’re the bomb. The interesting flavor combinations (in a mix of milk and dark chocolate) are executed well. The dark chocolate mint has little Girl Scout Thin Mint-like cookie bits that add an unexpected crunch, the peanut butter bar has a decadently creamy filling, and the s’mores bar has just a perfect of marshmallow creme. And, of course, they’re big – plenty enough for two servings, and they’re $2 and are occasionally on sale for just $1.25. #value!
BRIANNA SCHUBERT, ASSOCIATE DIGITAL EDITOR
Dining Editor Ann Christenson wrote about Joy Ice Cream Social in the June issue, and the Tosa ice cream spot just celebrated its first anniversary on the 4th of July! So I really had no excuse to not go try this spot out. And oh my goodness, it was a delight! The whole place is adorable, from it’s ice cream cone tiled floor inside to its blue roof outside. The ice cream was delicious too – I ordered a scoop of cookie dough in a waffle cone. Just perfect.
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What to know about UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, one of the RNC venues
See inside Fiserv Forum as preparations take place for the RNC
Take a look inside Fiserv Forum as the stage is set and preparations take place for the Republican National Convention July 15 through July 18
UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, one of the city’s oldest sports complexes, will play a critical role in the Republican National Convention this month.
The arena is one of three main venues for the four-day event, alongside Fiserv Forum and Baird Center. All three are part of convention security’s “hard zone,” meaning the area will be controlled by the Secret Service and require credentials to enter.
But Panther Arena is no stranger to major events, including presidential speeches. Here’s everything you need to know about the venue ahead of the RNC.
Where is the Panther Arena?
The arena is in downtown Milwaukee, at 400 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Has Panther Arena hosted political events before?
Though former president Donald Trump will likely deliver his convention speech from Fiserv Forum, the Republican presidential candidate has actually spoken at Panther Arena previously.
In January 2020, Trump hosted a campaign rally at the arena as part of his re-election bid. His remarks at the time largely focused on national security.
On top of thousands attending the rally, Trump’s speech also drew a few hundred anti-Trump protestors outside the venue. Ahead of the event, Trump’s visit sparked campus controversy at UWM, given the arena bears the university’s name. The school’s chancellor eventually issued a statement clarifying that UWM neither owns nor controls booking decisions at the Panther Arena, beyond its own events.
How old is Panther Arena?
Panther Arena is Milwaukee’s original sports and entertainment complex, according to the arena website.
Built in 1950, it was initially named Milwaukee Arena. It became the Milwaukee Exposition, Convention Center and Arena in 1974 and the U.S. Cellular Arena in 2000. The arena got its current name in 2014, when UW-Milwaukee bought the naming rights for the venue.
Alongside 8,910 permanent seats, the arena has a total capacity of 12,700 people — about two thirds of the size of Fiserv Forum, which has a total of 17,500.
Which teams play at Panther Arena?
The Panther arena is currently home to basketball, hockey and soccer teams: the Panthers, the UWM men’s basketball team; the Milwaukee Admirals, the city’s National Hockey League team; and the Milwaukee Wave, the Major Arena Soccer League team.
But the arena’s history in professional sports goes far beyond these three teams, according to its website. It has also hosted international sporting contests, including a 1998 Davis Cup semifinals match, part of the international men’s tennis tournament, and a Golden Gloves Boxing match versus Russia in 1996.
Closer to home, it hosted the U.S. National Gymnastics Championships in 2003.
What are concerts like at Panther Arena?
According to its website, the arena was “born in the era of rock ‘n’ roll” — and celebrated it hard.
The venue has hosted stars including Elvis Presley, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Bruce Springsteen, Green Day, the Beastie Boys and Run DMC, among others. Iconic singers, like Frank Sinatra and Neil Diamond, have also played the venue.
Panther Arena still regularly hosts live music events, from the Milwaukee Public Schools music program’s annual festival to R&B artists KEM and Ledisi earlier this year.
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Milwaukee Bucks Player Will Be An Unrestricted Free Agent
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TyTy Washington Jr. is coming off his first season playing for the Milwaukee Bucks.
The former Kentucky star finished the year with averages of 1.3 points per contest while shooting 30.0% from the field and 33.3% from the three-point range in 11 games.
According to Evan Sidery, Washington Jr. will now become an unrestricted free agent.
Via Sidery: “The Bucks did not extend a qualifying offer to TyTy Washington.
Washington averaged 18.5 points and 8.5 assists while shooting 42.6% on threes for the Wisconsin Herd.
The former Kentucky guard could be an intriguing development signing for a team in unrestricted free agency.”
The Bucks did not extend a qualifying offer to TyTy Washington.
Washington averaged 18.5 points and 8.5 assists while shooting 42.6% on threes for the Wisconsin Herd.
The former Kentucky guard could be an intriguing development signing for a team in unrestricted free agency. pic.twitter.com/xt31Teqj8D
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) July 7, 2024
Washington Jr. was initially the 29th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
He has played two seasons for the Houston Rockets (and Bucks).
His career averages are 3.8 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest while shooting 35.6% from the field and 24.4% from the three-point range in 42 games.
Washington Jr. has also spent a lot of time in the G League.
His career averages are 22.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 8.1 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 44.9% from the field and 37.2% from the three-point range in 32 regular season games (31 starts).
At just 22, some teams will likely be interested in bringing him in for training camp.
TyTy Washington Jr. took his game to the NEXT LEVEL in the postseason! 🚀
He led all players with 29.8 PPG, while adding 7.2 APG and 7.0 RPG to lead the @rgvvipers to their seventh Finals appearance.
TyTy had back-to-back 30-pieces in the Finals and averaged 36.0 PPG overall. pic.twitter.com/LppJvSQ3zG
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) April 14, 2023
The Bucks finished the 2023-24 season as the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a 49-33 record.
They lost to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
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