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Mpox

Based on CDC and WHO guidance, checked against those sources on Oct 12, 2026. Educational information only — not a diagnosis or a substitute for a licensed healthcare professional.

First: is anyone having any of these right now?

  • Trouble breathing or shortness of breath
  • Chest pain or pressure that doesn't go away
  • New confusion, or can't wake up / stay awake
  • Pale, gray or blue-colored skin, lips or nail beds (depending on skin tone)
  • A seizure
  • Signs of dehydration (no urine for 8 hours, very dry mouth, no tears, dizziness that doesn't go away)
  • Any fever in a baby younger than 12 weeks
  • Fever or cough that gets better, then comes back or gets worse
  • Rash near or in the eyes, or eye pain / vision changes
  • Trouble breathing
  • Chest pain or other heart symptoms
  • Confusion
  • Inability to eat or drink, or signs of dehydration
  • Severe pain, or rapidly spreading rash

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