In the News: Infectious disease expert suggests monkeypox prevention techniques for college students

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From the story: "At a time when thousands of college students prepare to flock back to local campuses, Edward Leonard, MD, a board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist at Overlake Medical Center & Clinics, suggests college students take measures to protect themselves from the monkeypox virus."

“While most people will recover completely from monkeypox, it is a miserable experience that can cause severe pain over a significant period of time,” said Dr. Leonard. “College is an important, exciting and rewarding phase of life, and it’s best to do all you can to prevent this disease from interfering with it.”

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