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Newton County elementary school student tests positive for monkeypox, district says

Newton County Schools said in a statement posted to their website that the student who tested positive attends Mansfield Elementary School.
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Georgia's health departments strive to meet the demand for monkeypox vaccine

Health officials are working to ensure people receive their second vaccines.
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Georgia surpasses 1,000 monkeypox cases

Georgia is fifth in the nation for cases, ranking alongside states with much higher populations, such as Texas.
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Georgia's Dept. of Public Health launches online scheduling tool for monkeypox vaccine appointments

Here's how to schedule an appointment.
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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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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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US will stretch monkeypox vaccine supply with smaller doses

The unusual step is an acknowledgment that the U.S. currently lacks the supplies needed to vaccinate everyone seeking protection from the rapidly spreading virus.
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US declares public health emergency over monkeypox outbreak

The announcement frees up federal funding and resources to fight the virus that has already infected more than 6,600 Americans.
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When should you get tested for monkeypox?

As monkeypox case numbers rise in the U.S. and as health officials increase testing resources, here are key indicators of symptoms and when to get tested.
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'Felt like razor blades all over my body' | Georgia man with monkeypox describes painful experience

Casey Hampton first thought they were heat rashes, but a trip to his doctor and dermatologist told him otherwise: he had monkeypox.
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Monkeypox not impacting kids as they head back to school in Central Georgia

Health officials confirmed the first case in Central Georgia. Georgia reports just under 300 cases of Monkeypox.