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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.
Nation World

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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The Project of the Quad Cities to host monkeypox vaccine clinic on Tuesday, Aug. 30

Although few cases have been reported in the Quad Cities area so far, health officials still encourage high-risk people to get vaccinated and practice safety.
Local News

The Project of Quad Cities hosting monkeypox vaccine clinic

The Project of Quad Cities will be hosting a monkeypox vaccine clinic Tuesday night to help combat the 1,000 cases that have been reported in the state of Illinois.
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Seattle baby hospitalized with monkeypox after contact with infected family member

A fraction of the 17,000 known cases of monkeypox in the U.S. only a small fraction have been found in children, one of which was the first baby to catch the virus.
Monkeypox

The Project of the Quad Cities to host monkeypox vaccine clinic on Tuesday, Aug. 30

Although few cases have been reported in the Quad City area so far, health officials still encourage high-risk people to get vaccinated and practice safety.
Nation World

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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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.
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.
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.
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.