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Some officials now say monkeypox elimination unlikely in US

The disease’s spread is slowing but the virus is so widespread that elimination is unlikely, the CDC said.
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CDC: 1 dose of vaccine protects against monkeypox, 2nd dose encouraged

Experts urge a second dose for full protection, but people who received a single dose of the monkeypox vaccine appeared to be significantly less likely to get sick.
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Global monkeypox cases drop 21% in the last week, WHO says

It is a possible sign the outbreak may be starting to decline in Europe, according to an report issued Thursday by the World Health Organization.
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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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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.
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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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WHO considers renaming monkeypox over stigma concerns

The health agency is holding an open forum to rename the disease after critics raised concerns the name could be derogatory or have racist connotations.
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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.
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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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Africa CDC says gay sex 'not relevant' in monkeypox there

Many of Africa’s 54 countries criminalize consensual same-sex relations to some extent. Monkeypox has been endemic for decades in parts of Africa.
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West Hartford man shares monkeypox experience as state begins vaccinations

Johnny Rivera tested positive for the disease in July. While he wishes vaccines would have been available sooner, he encourages people to get protected.