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Thursday, November 7, 2024

City of Kansas City MO Health Department - Studies Show That Pox Viruses Can Survive in a Household for Weeks or Even Months

Studies show that pox viruses can survive in a household for weeks or even months. 

In one study on pox viruses (like monkeypox), investigators found live virus 15 days after a patient’s home was left unoccupied. 

If monkeypox was in your household, follow these disinfection guidelines.P.S. Remember we have the monkeypox vaccine ready for anyone at high risk!  2400 Troost Ave. 

https://health.mo.gov/.../monkeypox/pdf/disinfection.pdf

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