Mpox in Children: What You Need to Know - Families & Caregivers
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This webpage explains how mpox can spread among children and teens. It describes the most common ways, such as contact with infected animals or direct contact with someone who has mpox. Adolescents are at higher risk during sexual activity. Less common ways include touching contaminated objects or being near an infected person for a long time. In rare cases, it can spread from mother to child during pregnancy or breastfeeding. The article provides links for more information on protecting families and caregivers from mpox in children.
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