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Information to help you stay safe.

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What Does an Mpox Rash Look Like?
These photos might help you identify the telltale symptom.
By Carolyn L. Todd

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Here’s Why ‘Monkeypox’ Is Now ‘Mpox’
The name will be phased out over the next year.
By James Factora

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How Does Monkeypox Affect the Brain?
Rare neurological issues are possible, but mental health effects are a bigger concern.
By Julia Ries Wexler

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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.
By Korin Miller

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A Person Diagnosed With Monkeypox in the US Has Died—Here’s What We Know So Far
The death occurred as the US topped 18,100 cases.
By Maggie O'Neill

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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.
By Julia Ries Wexler

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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.
By Maggie O'Neill
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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.
By Korin Miller

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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.
By Maggie O'Neill

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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.
By Lindsay Lee Wallace

Infectious Diseases
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.
By Hannah Smothers

Infectious Diseases
Should You Really Be Worried About Getting Monkeypox From Thrifted Clothing?
We asked an expert about the viral TikTok claim.
By Hannah Smothers

Health
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.”
By Maggie O'Neill
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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.
By Korin Miller

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Here’s Who Can—and Should—Get the Monkeypox Vaccine Right Now
Only certain people are eligible.
By Maggie O'Neill

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I Was Diagnosed With Monkeypox and the Symptoms Are Pretty Brutal
“It’s become very real, very quickly.”
By Melissa Matthews

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Monkeypox Virus May Have Undergone ‘Accelerated Evolution’ in Current Outbreak
A new analysis has surprised experts.
By Maggie O'Neill

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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.
By Maggie O'Neill

Infectious Diseases
The U.S. Is Stockpiling Smallpox Vaccines as Monkeypox Outbreak Grows
But who will actually need one?
By Maggie O'Neill

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So, How Does Monkeypox Typically Spread?
What to know about how people contract the virus.
By Maggie O'Neill

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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.
By Carolyn L. Todd