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Information to help you stay safe.
What Does an Mpox Rash Look Like?
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What Does an Mpox Rash Look Like?

These photos might help you identify the telltale symptom.
Here’s Why ‘Monkeypox’ Is Now ‘Mpox’
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Here’s Why ‘Monkeypox’ Is Now ‘Mpox’

The name will be phased out over the next year.
How Does Monkeypox Affect the Brain?
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How Does Monkeypox Affect the Brain?

Rare neurological issues are possible, but mental health effects are a bigger concern.
Here’s What People With Eczema Should Know About Their Monkeypox Risk
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Here’s What People With Eczema Should Know About Their Monkeypox Risk

A lot of people with the skin condition are worried about the outbreak.
A Person Diagnosed With Monkeypox in the US Has Died&-Here’s What We Know So Far
Here’s What You Should Know If Your Second Monkeypox Vaccine Has Been Delayed
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Here’s What You Should Know If Your Second Monkeypox Vaccine Has Been Delayed

One dose provides some protection, but you should still play it safe until you get both.
What to Know About the Wheal, a Common Monkeypox Vaccine Side Effect
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What to Know About the Wheal, a Common Monkeypox Vaccine Side Effect

Experts say the blister-like mark is actually a good sign.
Here’s What You Should Do If You Think You Have Monkeypox Symptoms
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Here’s What You Should Do If You Think You Have Monkeypox Symptoms

You may have to advocate for yourself if a doctor doesn’t take you seriously.
The WHO Is Renaming Monkeypox&-Here’s Why That’s Important
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The WHO Is Renaming Monkeypox—Here’s Why That’s Important

Two distinct variants of the virus have already been renamed.
There’s Lots of Confusion and Stigma Around Monkeypox&-Let’s Clear It Up
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There’s Lots of Confusion and Stigma Around Monkeypox—Let’s Clear It Up

We have the tools and the responsibility to do better.
Please Don’t Try to Diagnose Strangers With Monkeypox, You Guys
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Please Don’t Try to Diagnose Strangers With Monkeypox, You Guys

It’s futile and, frankly, extremely rude to look at someone and make a claim about their health.
Should You Really Be Worried About Getting Monkeypox From Thrifted Clothing?
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Should You Really Be Worried About Getting Monkeypox From Thrifted Clothing?

We asked an expert about the viral TikTok claim.
The U.S. Declared Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency&-Here’s What You Need to Know
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The U.S. Declared Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency—Here’s What You Need to Know

“We’ve prepared to take our response to the next level in addressing this virus.”
Here Are the Side Effects You May Experience After the Monkeypox Vaccine
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Here Are the Side Effects You May Experience After the Monkeypox Vaccine

Experts say you should plan to take it easy after your appointment.
Here’s Who Can&-and Should&-Get the Monkeypox Vaccine Right Now
I Was Diagnosed With Monkeypox and the Symptoms Are Pretty Brutal
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I Was Diagnosed With Monkeypox and the Symptoms Are Pretty Brutal

“It’s become very real, very quickly.”
Monkeypox Virus May Have Undergone ‘Accelerated Evolution’ in Current Outbreak
Monkeypox Symptoms May Look Different Than in Past Cases for Some People
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Monkeypox Symptoms May Look Different Than in Past Cases for Some People

Some cases may even go undiagnosed, the CDC says.
The U.S. Is Stockpiling Smallpox Vaccines as Monkeypox Outbreak Grows
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The U.S. Is Stockpiling Smallpox Vaccines as Monkeypox Outbreak Grows

But who will actually need one?
So, How Does Monkeypox Typically Spread?
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So, How Does Monkeypox Typically Spread?

What to know about how people contract the virus.
Here’s How the U.S. Handled Its Last Big Monkeypox Outbreak
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Here’s How the U.S. Handled Its Last Big Monkeypox Outbreak

This isn’t our first time dealing with the rare disease.