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In the News Now: Mpox is a public health emergency

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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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Officials discuss updates on monkeypox in Arkansas

After a case of monkeypox was confirmed in a Little Rock school, some parents have asked if they should be more concerned for their kids.
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CDC: Pregnant women at extreme increased risk for 'severe outcomes' from monkeypox

Women who are pregnant and contract monkeypox can have a pregnancy loss, according to Dr. Luis Ostrosky, an infectious disease expert.
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Monkeypox vaccine: What to know about the shot and eligibility

As monkeypox cases rise, Arkansas pharmacists revealed what the actual risk is for the average person, as well as who qualifies to get vaccinated for the disease.
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Arkansas pharmacists discuss monkeypox risks and who can get vaccinated

As monkeypox cases rise, Arkansas pharmacists revealed what the actual risk is for the average person, as well as who qualifies to get vaccinated for the disease.
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ADH tracking flu, COVID and monkeypox cases as school year begins

The Arkansas Department of Health is keeping a close eye on flu and monkeypox cases as kids head back to school.
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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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WHO plans to rename monkeypox over stigmatization concerns

The World Health Organization is holding an open forum to rename the disease monkeypox, after some concerns the name could be derogatory or have racist connotations.
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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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Monkeypox vaccine available in northwest Arkansas

With 15 confirmed cases of Monkeypox in Arkansas, three locations in NWA will offer the monkeypox vaccine by the end of the week.