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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.
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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.
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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.
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Is Monkeypox a sexually transmitted disease?

Is Monkeypox a sexually transmitted disease? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
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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.
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4 Fast Facts about monkeypox

On May 18, a Massachusetts man tested positive for monkeypox. Here are 4 fast facts about the rare virus.
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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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Children are not eligible for monkeypox vaccine unless they’ve been exposed to virus

Children are not eligible for monkeypox vaccine unless they’ve been exposed to virus

No, the chickenpox vaccine does not protect against monkeypox

No, there haven’t been any monkeypox deaths reported yet in the U.S.

Yes, monkeypox can spread by trying on clothing or changing bed sheets

Can monkeypox spread through touching contaminated clothing and linens?

Yes, people with eczema can get vaccinated against monkeypox

Yes, smallpox vaccines offer protection against monkeypox

Is Monkeypox a sexually transmitted disease?

No, the monkeypox outbreak has not been declared a pandemic

4 Fast Facts about monkeypox

No, the COVID-19 vaccine can’t give you monkeypox

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