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In the News Now: Mpox is a public health emergency
Nation World
CDC: 1 dose of vaccine protects against monkeypox, 2nd dose encouraged
Experts urge a second dose for full protection, but people who received a single dose of the monkeypox vaccine appeared to be significantly less likely to get sick.
Monkeypox
Officials discuss updates on monkeypox in Arkansas
After a case of monkeypox was confirmed in a Little Rock school, some parents have asked if they should be more concerned for their kids.
Monkeypox
Little Rock School reports monkeypox case, here's what to know
Little Rock School District is working with the Arkansas Department of Health after a positive monkeypox case was reported at one of their schools.
Monkeypox
Arkansas Monkeypox cases rise to 41
The Arkansas Department of Health is reporting the number of Monkey pox cases has risen to 41 in the state.
Monkeypox
Monkeypox vaccine: What to know about the shot and eligibility
As monkeypox cases rise, Arkansas pharmacists revealed what the actual risk is for the average person, as well as who qualifies to get vaccinated for the disease.
Local News
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.
Monkeypox
Arkansas officials confirm 23 cases of monkeypox have been reported in the state
In the past week, five more cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in Arkansas, totaling 20 so far.
Health
ADH tracking flu, COVID and monkeypox cases as school year begins
The Arkansas Department of Health is keeping a close eye on flu and monkeypox cases as kids head back to school.
Monkeypox
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.
Monkeypox
Monkeypox vaccine available in NWA
With 15 confirmed cases of Monkeypox in Arkansas, three locations in NWA will offer the monkeypox vaccine by the end of the week.
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