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Monkeypox

No, monkeypox is not a sexually transmitted disease

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Yes, monkeypox can spread through touching contaminated clothing and linens

Can monkeypox spread through touching contaminated clothing and linens? The VERIFY team confirms this is true.
Expert Interviews

Mpox and Kids | Expert Interview with Allison Messina, M.D.

People have questions about how mpox affects kids. Pediatric infectious disease specialist, Allison Messina, M.D., speaks on the topic.
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Yes, monkeypox can spread by touching contaminated surfaces

While it is possible for the monkeypox virus to spread by touching contaminated surfaces, health officials say the current risk to the public is low.
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No, chickenpox vaccine, infection doesn’t 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.