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In the News Now: Mpox is a public health emergency
Health
Mecklenburg County sees recent spike in mpox cases, exposure was 'isolated'
Mecklenburg County Health Department is reporting a new spike in mpox cases where some children were exposed.
Nation World
Some officials now say monkeypox elimination unlikely in US
The disease’s spread is slowing but the virus is so widespread that elimination is unlikely, the CDC said.
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
Mecklenburg Co. issues a health update on Monkeypox outbreak
County leaders say there are 201 known cases of the virus.
Monkeypox
Monkeypox vaccine now available in Gaston County
The news comes after the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services expanded eligibility to more people.
Monkeypox
Monkeypox vaccines available to more people in Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County officials have expanded monkeypox vaccine eligibility as cases continue to climb in the Charlotte area.
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VERIFY: Can the name 'monkeypox' be changed?
Some health officials are already using the term "M-Pox" or writing it as M-P-X.
Wake Up Charlotte
Monkeypox vaccine eligibility expanded
Starting today, more North Carolinians will be eligible for a monkeypox vaccine
Local News
Mecklenburg County Detention Center confirms first monkeypox case
Mecklenburg County officials implemented a protocol in August to prevent the spread of monkeypox in the detention center.
Monkeypox
NC health officials expand eligibility for monkeypox vaccine
Officials said the expanded eligibility is based on case data and current spread to protect more people in higher-risk categories.
Monkeypox
NC health officials expand monkeypox vaccine eligibility
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is expanding eligibility for the monkeypox vaccine.
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