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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

Monkeypox and Kids | Expert Interview with Allison Messina, M.D.

People have questions about how monkeypox 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.