So far, at least nine children in the U.S. have tested positive for monkeypox. As of now, the AmerAcadPeds says the risk of children becoming infected with the virus is low.
like monkeypox are hardy; researchers have found live virus in the home of a person infected with monkeypox 15 days after they had left.
Young adults should"avoid contact with a person who has monkeypox or has been exposed to the virus," she says."While awareness is critical, aligning responsible behavior with that awareness is just as important."and the Jynneos vaccine can be used to prevent severe monkeypox infections in children. The Jynneos vaccine was approved in 2019 to prevent smallpox and monkeypox in adults. This month, thegave emergency use authorization for the vaccine to be given to children younger than 18 years old who are at risk of severe sickness from monkeypox. That said, pediatricians need permission from the FDA to give the Jynneos vaccine to children, according to Oliveira.
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