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Positive outlook for 2023 as RSV cases fall, although more COVID is incoming

RSV hospitalizations have been dropping quickly, but flu levels remain high and the arrival of the XBB.1.5 strain in Oregon is expected to lead to more COVID cases.

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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.

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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.

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Global monkeypox cases drop 21% in the last week, WHO says

It is a possible sign the outbreak may be starting to decline in Europe, according to an report issued Thursday by the World Health Organization.

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Washington reports first pediatric monkeypox case

A monkeypox case was confirmed in a 17-year-old in Washington state. The Department of Health declined to specify the county for privacy reasons.

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Oregon identifies its first pediatric case of monkeypox

The case is linked to an existing adult infection that was diagnosed last month, state health officials said.

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Oregon identifies its first pediatric case of monkeypox

The case is linked to an existing adult infection that was diagnosed last month, state health officials said.

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Monkeypox patients advised to avoid household pets

The CDC has for months advised people with monkeypox to avoid household pets, but the guidance is gaining new attention after a dog reportedly caught the virus.

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Gov. Inslee issues directive outlining monkeypox virus response

In his directive to state health officials, Inslee said MPV is an "evolving serious public health concern."

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Back-to-school with COVID-19 variants and monkeypox outbreaks

Back-to-school is aligning with two high-profile virus outbreaks. Here's what you need to know as students return to classrooms.

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Oregon health officials give monkeypox update

State health officials have declared an outbreak locally, and U.S. health officials declared a public health emergency last week over the nationwide outbreak.

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In the News Now: Mpox is a public health emergency

Positive outlook for 2023 as RSV cases fall, although more COVID is incoming

Some officials now say monkeypox elimination unlikely in US

CDC: 1 dose of vaccine protects against monkeypox, 2nd dose encouraged

Global monkeypox cases drop 21% in the last week, WHO says

Washington reports first pediatric monkeypox case

Oregon identifies its first pediatric case of monkeypox

Oregon identifies its first pediatric case of monkeypox

Monkeypox patients advised to avoid household pets

Gov. Inslee issues directive outlining monkeypox virus response

Back-to-school with COVID-19 variants and monkeypox outbreaks

Oregon health officials give monkeypox update

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