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Health Hub: Mpox and Polio

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Awareness and Prevention are the Best Medicine: Outbreaks of Mpox (MPV) and Polio have reared their ugly heads in the United States. While there is no need for panic, this is the time to learn the best strategies to protect yourself from exposure. Here you will find factsheets on MPV, including one for healthcare workers, workers within educational settings and workers within correctional institutions. Additionally, here you will find a factsheet on polio, as there have been cases identified in New York State. The good news is that there are preventative treatments for both diseases.