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Ohio sees first monkeypox death, ODH says

The adult male tested positive for the virus but also had other health conditions, according to the Ohio Department of Health.
Monkeypox

Ohio reports first monkeypox death

The adult male tested positive for the virus but also had other health conditions, according to the Ohio Department of Health.
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Monkeypox: Track Houston area, local counties and Texas case numbers; get answers to common questions

We've put together a list of frequently asked questions and the answers from the Centers for Disease Control.
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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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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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ODH: 1 confirmed monkeypox case in Lucas County, 75 total in state

ODH officials said they received a shipment of 5,540 doses of the monkeypox vaccine and hope to eventually have just over 13,000 in the near future.
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ODH officials give the latest update on monkeypox

ODH officials said they received a shipment of 5,540 doses of the monkeypox vaccine.
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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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Biden names FEMA, CDC officials to head monkeypox response

Biden will announce Tuesday that he has tapped Robert Fenton, who helped lead FEMA’s mass vaccination effort for COVID-19, as the White House coordinator.
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When should you get tested for monkeypox?

As monkeypox case numbers rise in the U.S. and as health officials increase testing resources, here are key indicators of symptoms and when to get tested.