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This Hudson Valley County Has Reported Its First Monkeypox Case This Hudson Valley County Has Reported Its First Monkeypox Case
This Hudson Valley County Has Reported Its First Monkeypox Case A Hudson Valley county has confirmed its first monkeypox case. The Putnam County Health Department made the announcement on Thursday, Aug. 11. “Communicable disease staff at the health department have now completed investigation of the first monkeypox case in Putnam County," Health Commissioner Michael Nesheiwat said. "The risk of contracting the disease for the general public remains low." Nesheiwat the virus is mainly spread through direct contact with a rash or sores on an individual who is infected, and it can also spread through contact with items used by a person with monkeypox or fr…

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NYC To Start Offering Monkeypox Vaccine At New Clinic Amid Increase In Cases NYC To Start Offering Monkeypox Vaccine At New Clinic Amid Increase In Cases
NYC To Start Offering Monkeypox Vaccine At New Clinic Amid Increase In Cases The New York City Department of Health announced the opening of a temporary clinic to administer vaccines to those who have had a recent exposure to monkeypox amid an increase in cases. Health officials announced on Thursday, June 23, that people who are eligible will be able to get the two-dose JYNNEOS vaccine to reduce the risk of developing monkeypox after an exposure. As of Thursday, 30 people in New York City have tested positive for orthopoxvirus, and health officials reported that all of these cases are likely monkeypox. Officials said most of the cases have been mild. Informa…

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