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VERIFY Fact Sheet: Monkeypox outbreak
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Yes, there has been a confirmed monkeypox death in the U.S.
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No, there isn’t evidence monkeypox can spread through wastewater
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Yes, monkeypox can spread by touching contaminated surfaces, but current risk is low
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No, a monkeypox rash is not always outside the body
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Yes, health officials encourage people with monkeypox to isolate from pets, too
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Children are not eligible for monkeypox vaccine unless they’ve been exposed to virus
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No, the chickenpox vaccine does not protect against monkeypox
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Yes, monkeypox can spread by trying on clothing or changing bed sheets
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Yes, people with eczema can get vaccinated against monkeypox
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Yes, smallpox vaccines offer protection against monkeypox
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No, the monkeypox outbreak has not been declared a pandemic
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4 Fast Facts about monkeypox
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No, the COVID-19 vaccine can’t give you monkeypox
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