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Monkeypox patients advised to avoid household pets

Monkeypox

US shipping more monkeypox vaccine to states and cities

A strategy shift that allows more shots to be drawn from each vial allowed the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to ship out more doses than planned.
Nation World

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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Maine CDC: First case of pediatric monkeypox confirmed

Two other states, California and Florida, have seen cases of monkeypox in persons under the age of 18, according to a news release.
VERIFY

VERIFY: Yes, receiving the smallpox vaccine can provide some protection from monkeypox

Because the monkeypox virus is closely related to the virus that causes smallpox, the smallpox vaccine can protect people from getting monkeypox, the U.S. CDC says.
Nation World

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

'Why take a chance' | Hundreds attend monkeypox vaccine clinic in Ogunquit

Local Roots Health Care hosted the walk-in clinic Friday afternoon at the Dunaway Community Center.
Monkeypox

Monkeypox vaccination clinics now available in Maine

The Maine CDC confirmed three cases in the state as of Aug. 5.
In The News

In the News Now: Monkeypox is a public health emergency

A deep-dive look at monkeypox; what it is, where it came from, how it spreads and how to treat it. Hear from Dr. Fauci and other experts, as well as from a patient.
Monkeypox

UNSCRIPTED | Infectious disease specialist Dr. Mark Abel talks monkeypox

Chris Costa talks with Dr. Mark Abel, an infectious disease specialist at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, to get more information about monkeypox.
Monkeypox

Monkeypox vaccination clinic to be held Friday in Ogunquit

The clinic will be held at the Dunaway Community Center in Ogunquit from noon to 5 p.m.
Nation World

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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Monkeypox patients advised to avoid household pets

US shipping more monkeypox vaccine to states and cities

Back-to-school with COVID-19 variants and monkeypox outbreaks

Maine CDC: First case of pediatric monkeypox confirmed

VERIFY: Yes, receiving the smallpox vaccine can provide some protection from monkeypox

US will stretch monkeypox vaccine supply with smaller doses

'Why take a chance' | Hundreds attend monkeypox vaccine clinic in Ogunquit

Monkeypox vaccination clinics now available in Maine

In the News Now: Monkeypox is a public health emergency

UNSCRIPTED | Infectious disease specialist Dr. Mark Abel talks monkeypox

Monkeypox vaccination clinic to be held Friday in Ogunquit

US declares public health emergency over monkeypox outbreak

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