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UMD researchers paying volunteers to risk getting the flu
Would you be willing to quarantine in a hotel with people who have the flu in exchange for $1,900? News4’s Dominique Moody reports on a study that aims to improve public health policies.
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Period Education: DC Students to Get New Lessons on Menstrual Cycle
Students in D.C. will be armed with knowledge and ready to deal with periods no matter when they arrive, thanks to new Menstrual Health Education Standards announced Thursday by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education.
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Here's Where to Find Narcan Vending Machines in DC
The opioid overdose-prevention drug Narcan is now available in vending machines in Washington, D.C.
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US Will Stretch Monkeypox Vaccine Supply By Splitting Doses
Health officials authorized a plan to give people one-fifth the usual dose, citing research suggesting that the reduced amount is about as effective.
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Despite Rise in Cases, US Officials Say Monkeypox Can Be Stopped
Top U.S. health officials say the country’s monkeypox outbreak can still be stopped despite rising case numbers and limited vaccine supplies.
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Growing Concerns Over Monkeypox Stigma
As monkeypox cases continue to increase in the D.C. area, conversations have been raised about reframing the narrative on the disease. News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports.
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‘The Virus Doesn't Discriminate': Monkeypox Messaging Raises Stigma Concerns
Concerns over monkeypox are rising — and so too are concerns about how we think and talk about the disease.