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WBNS-10TV Columbus, Ohio | Columbus News, Weather & Sports |
Monkeypox
Yes, there has been a confirmed monkeypox death in the U.S.
Monkeypox
No, monkeypox is not a sexually transmitted disease
Is Monkeypox a sexually transmitted disease? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Monkeypox
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.
Monkeypox
No, there isn’t evidence monkeypox can spread through wastewater
Health experts can track monkeypox spread by detecting the virus’s DNA in sewage, but this DNA can’t transmit the disease.
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.
Monkeypox
Yes, monkeypox can spread by touching contaminated surfaces, but current risk is low
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.
Monkeypox
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.
Monkeypox
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.
Monkeypox
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.
Monkeypox
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.
Monkeypox
No, the chickenpox vaccine does not 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.
Monkeypox
Yes, monkeypox can spread by trying on clothing or changing bed sheets
While monkeypox can spread through touching contaminated clothing and linens, there are ways to clean and disinfect these items.
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