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Monkeypox
Children are not eligible for monkeypox vaccine unless they’ve been exposed to virus
Monkeypox
Children are not eligible for monkeypox vaccine unless they’ve been exposed to virus
Monkeypox vaccines are not available to most people, including children, but there are exceptions if they’ve been directly exposed to the virus.
Monkeypox
No, the chickenpox vaccine does not protect against monkeypox
Monkeypox and chickenpox are caused by different viruses. That means that previous chickenpox vaccination or infection does not offer protection against monkeypox.
Monkeypox
No, there haven’t been any monkeypox deaths reported yet in the U.S.
There haven’t been any monkeypox deaths reported in the U.S. as of Aug. 2, and fewer than 10 deaths reported worldwide amid the current outbreak.
Monkeypox
Yes, monkeypox can spread by trying on clothing or changing bed sheets
While monkeypox can spread through touching contaminated clothing and linens, there are ways to clean and disinfect these items.
Monkeypox
Can monkeypox spread through touching contaminated clothing and linens?
Can monkeypox spread through touching contaminated clothing and linens? The VERIFY team confirms this is true.
Monkeypox
Yes, people with eczema can get vaccinated against monkeypox
The JYNNEOS monkeypox vaccine is safe for people with eczema but current supply is limited. They should avoid the ACAM2000 vaccine.
Monkeypox
Yes, smallpox vaccines offer protection against monkeypox
Data from past studies show that the smallpox vaccine is about 85% effective in preventing monkeypox, the WHO and CDC say.
Monkeypox
Is Monkeypox a sexually transmitted disease?
Is Monkeypox a sexually transmitted disease? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Monkeypox
No, the monkeypox outbreak has not been declared a pandemic
Major public health agencies, including the WHO and CDC, refer to the monkeypox situation as an “outbreak,” not a pandemic.
Monkeypox
4 Fast Facts about monkeypox
On May 18, a Massachusetts man tested positive for monkeypox. Here are 4 fast facts about the rare virus.
Monkeypox
No, the COVID-19 vaccine can’t give you monkeypox
Medical experts told VERIFY it’s not possible to get monkeypox from the COVID-19 vaccine.
Monkeypox
Children are not eligible for monkeypox vaccine unless they’ve been exposed to virus
Monkeypox vaccines are not available to most people, including children, but there are exceptions if they’ve been directly exposed to the virus.
Monkeypox
No, the chickenpox vaccine does not protect against monkeypox
Monkeypox and chickenpox are caused by different viruses. That means that previous chickenpox vaccination or infection does not offer protection against monkeypox.
Monkeypox
No, there haven’t been any monkeypox deaths reported yet in the U.S.
There haven’t been any monkeypox deaths reported in the U.S. as of Aug. 2, and fewer than 10 deaths reported worldwide amid the current outbreak.
Monkeypox
Yes, monkeypox can spread by trying on clothing or changing bed sheets
While monkeypox can spread through touching contaminated clothing and linens, there are ways to clean and disinfect these items.
Monkeypox
Can monkeypox spread through touching contaminated clothing and linens?
Can monkeypox spread through touching contaminated clothing and linens? The VERIFY team confirms this is true.
Monkeypox
Yes, people with eczema can get vaccinated against monkeypox
The JYNNEOS monkeypox vaccine is safe for people with eczema but current supply is limited. They should avoid the ACAM2000 vaccine.
Monkeypox
Yes, smallpox vaccines offer protection against monkeypox
Data from past studies show that the smallpox vaccine is about 85% effective in preventing monkeypox, the WHO and CDC say.
Monkeypox
Is Monkeypox a sexually transmitted disease?
Is Monkeypox a sexually transmitted disease? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Monkeypox
No, the monkeypox outbreak has not been declared a pandemic
Major public health agencies, including the WHO and CDC, refer to the monkeypox situation as an “outbreak,” not a pandemic.
Monkeypox
4 Fast Facts about monkeypox
On May 18, a Massachusetts man tested positive for monkeypox. Here are 4 fast facts about the rare virus.
Monkeypox
No, the COVID-19 vaccine can’t give you monkeypox
Medical experts told VERIFY it’s not possible to get monkeypox from the COVID-19 vaccine.
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