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Houston will begin the switch to intradermal monkeypox vaccinations, allowing for expanded eligibility to an estimated 26,000 people. (Courtesy Cynthia S. Goldsmith and Russell Regnery via Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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Houston expands monkeypox vaccine eligibility to additional 26,000 people

By Sofia Gonzalez

The new expanded eligibility comes after a revised recommendation to switch to intradermal vaccinations.

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