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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.
VERIFY

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.