Worried about monkey pox? Unless you or your dog has been hanging out with "exotic mammalian pets," including prairie dogs, Gambian giant rats and rope squirrels...." or one of your friends has monkey pox, you don't have to worry ... [Times-Picayune]

If you're still worried, the Center for Disease Control has compiled news, prevention tips, and information for clinicians, veterinarians, health professionals at its Monkey Pox site plus information on vaccinations... [LII.org]

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