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How many kids have to mask to prevent a case of Monkeypox

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Vinay Prasad
Aug 24, 2022
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Recently the New York Times offered a bold claim; If you are worried about your child getting Monkeypox in school, just have them wear a mask.

Just when I thought we had reached rock bottom of ridiculous reasons to wear a mask, they are back for more. What are the implications for such a recommendation? What does it tell us about media and public health?

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