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US will stretch monkeypox vaccine supply with smaller doses

US will stretch monkeypox vaccine supply with smaller doses

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US will stretch monkeypox vaccine supply with smaller doses

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In the News Now: Monkeypox is a public health emergency

A deep-dive look at monkeypox; what it is, where it came from, how it spreads and how to treat it. Hear from Dr. Fauci and other experts, as well as from a patient.
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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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Arkansas health officials confirm 6 monkeypox cases total

The Arkansas Department of Health says that there are six confirmed monkeypox cases in the state.
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What Arkansans need to know about monkeypox

As monkeypox cases grow across the U.S., doctors and patients are reporting lengthy delays in test results and a daunting amount of paperwork just to get treatment.
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Monkeypox explained: Where it came from, what you need to know

Health officials say monkeypox is in the same family of viruses as Smallpox but it is less contagious and not anywhere near as deadly.
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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.