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Limited Monkeypox vaccine now available to McLennan County residents

Residents are being offered JYNNEOS, which is in limited supply, the district added. It is given in two doses about a month apart.
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Texas confirms first death of person with monkeypox

The adult person lived in Harris County who was severely immunocompromised, the Texas Department of State Health Services said.
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Monkeypox patient shares challenges faced in health care system to get diagnosis, medication

He went to the ER three times due to "unbearable pain" and was finally able to get medication that helped his symptoms from a Central Texas clinic.
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Monkeypox update in Houston: Child is 'presumptive positive,' Harris County Judge Hidalgo says

Judge Lina Hidalgo said all cases are presumptive until they're confirmed. So far, all cases have become confirmed positive.
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Monkeypox patients advised to avoid household pets

The CDC has for months advised people with monkeypox to avoid household pets, but the guidance is gaining new attention after a dog reportedly caught the virus.
Nation World

Back-to-school with COVID-19 variants and monkeypox outbreaks

Back-to-school is aligning with two high-profile virus outbreaks. Here's what you need to know as students return to classrooms.
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US will stretch monkeypox vaccine supply with smaller doses

The unusual step is an acknowledgment that the U.S. currently lacks the supplies needed to vaccinate everyone seeking protection from the rapidly spreading virus.
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There are 166 reported cases of monkeypox in Washington state

The Department of Health said there have been at least 166 reported cases in the state so far.
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US declares public health emergency over monkeypox outbreak

The announcement frees up federal funding and resources to fight the virus that has already infected more than 6,600 Americans.
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Monkeypox: First confirmed case in Bell County

According to the district, that person is isolated and recovering at home.
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When should you get tested for monkeypox?

As monkeypox case numbers rise in the U.S. and as health officials increase testing resources, here are key indicators of symptoms and when to get tested.