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In the News Now: Mpox is a public health emergency

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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 a report issued Thursday by the World Health Organization.
Monkeypox

Maine CDC reports five cases of monkeypox

Two cases have been reported in York County, two in Aroostook County, and one in Androscoggin County.
Health

Portland Water District to test for monkeypox in sewage water

Wastewater samples will be collected three times a week, sent to a lab, and results will be made available within 48 hours for the public to view.
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.
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.
Monkeypox

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.
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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.