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In the News Now: Mpox is a public health emergency
Monkeypox
Monkeypox patients advised to avoid household pets
The CDC has for months advised people with monkeypox to avoid household pets, but the guidance is gaining new attention after a dog reportedly caught the virus.
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Back-to-school with COVID-19 variants and monkeypox outbreaks
Back-to-school is aligning with two high-profile virus outbreaks. Here's what you need to know as students return to classrooms.
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US will stretch monkeypox vaccine supply with smaller doses
The unusual step is an acknowledgment that the U.S. currently lacks the supplies needed to vaccinate everyone seeking protection from the rapidly spreading virus.
Monkeypox
New Orleans bar hosts mobile vaccine site for monkeypox
Owner Tracy Deroche applied for a grant to be a mobile vaccine site, and like everything in New Orleans, he's making it a party.
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US declares public health emergency over monkeypox outbreak
The announcement frees up federal funding and resources to fight the virus that has already infected more than 6,600 Americans.
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When should you get tested for monkeypox?
As monkeypox case numbers rise in the U.S. and as health officials increase testing resources, here are key indicators of symptoms and when to get tested.
Monkeypox
Man with monkeypox says just being awake is excruciating
“You look at it, and it’s such an ugly virus. You look at it, and you recoil. And you think I don’t want to be anywhere near that," Wesley Wallace told us.
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