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Instagram and mpox: How much do we really know?

July 1, 2026

Health alarms rang in 2022 when mpox was labeled a global health threat. Some groups face higher risks, and Instagram is where many of them scroll daily. Yet research on what people actually see and share about mpox on this platform is still thin. Without solid data, it's hard to tell if Instagram i

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How News Stories Shaped Views During the 2022 Mpox Outbreak

June 22, 2026

When mpox spread beyond its usual regions in 2022, it became clear that this outbreak was different. Unlike past cases, the virus found ways to keep passing between people in new places. Most of the spread happened in groups that hadn’t faced mpox before. One group hit hardest was gay, bisexual, and

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Protecting Boston from mpox: why the rise in cases matters

May 29, 2026

Boston is seeing a jump in mpox cases, a disease once called monkeypox. Local health teams are watching the numbers closely. They say the risk to the public right now is low. Still, they urge people who might be at higher risk to get the two-dose vaccine. The shots work best if taken four weeks apar

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Mpox Case in Anchorage: What You Need to Know

December 23, 2025

A recent case of mpox has been reported in Anchorage, involving an adult who had traveled out of state. This individual, who was not vaccinated, is currently isolating at home and recovering. Health officials have identified close contacts of the patient and are monitoring them to prevent further sp

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Mpox Cases Rising in Baltimore: What You Need to Know

December 1, 2025

Baltimore is seeing more Mpox cases this year, but don't panic. Health officials say the risk to most people is still low. Since January, there have been 24 cases, with over half happening after September. Last year, only seven cases were reported in the whole year. This might sound scary, but it's

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A New Mpox Threat Emerges in California

October 21, 2025

Mpox, a virus known for causing flu-like symptoms and painful sores, has a new, more severe strain spreading in California. This strain, called Clade 1, has been found in three people who hadn't traveled outside the U. S. It's the first time this strain has spread locally in the country. Clade 1 is

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Mpox: WHO Ends Global Health Emergency Status

September 6, 2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) has decided that mpox is no longer a global health emergency. This decision comes after a significant drop in cases, especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other affected countries like Burundi, Sierra Leone, and Uganda. The WHO's Director-General,

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How Well Do Ethiopian Doctors Know About Mpox?

July 18, 2025

Mpox is a big deal. It's spreading, and it's causing problems. But how much do doctors in Ethiopia know about it? That's what a recent study tried to find out. The study looked at healthcare workers. It checked their knowledge and attitudes towards Mpox. It also tried to figure out what affects the

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Mpox: A Growing Challenge and the Search for Solutions

July 13, 2025

Mpox, a disease caused by the mpox virus, is spreading and causing worry worldwide. It affects the whole body and can be severe. Right now, there are no antiviral medicines that have been proven to be both safe and effective against it. The situation is urgent. Mpox is not new, but it is becoming m

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Counting Mpox Lesions: Tech to the Rescue

June 23, 2025

Mpox is a viral infection that shares symptoms with smallpox. One crucial way to track how the disease is progressing is by counting the number of skin lesions that appear. This task is usually done by hand, which can be time-consuming and prone to mistakes. This is where technology steps in to offe