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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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VERIFY: Can the name 'monkeypox' be changed?

Some health officials are already using the term "M-Pox" or writing it as M-P-X.
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No, there haven’t been any monkeypox deaths reported yet in the US

Texas officials confirmed the first death of a person diagnosed with monkeypox on Aug. 30. The case is under investigation to determine what role monkeypox played.
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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 a report issued Thursday by the World Health Organization.
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Monkeypox case confirmed at Penn State

The student attends classes at University Park but doesn't live on campus.
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Here's why scientists don't know the efficacy of the JYNNEOS monkeypox vaccine

JYNNEOS has never been tested for efficacy against monkeypox in humans. It has been tested for efficacy in animals, and safety and immunogenicity in humans.
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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.
Health

Warning about oral signs of monkeypox

Lesions can vary in number and location and resemble other common cuts you get in and around the mouth.
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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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Monkeypox cases confirmed in Central Pennsylvania

Lancaster County has multiple confirmed and suspected monkeypox cases being treated at area health facilities.