US records first two CHILD monkeypox cases: California toddler and an infant in D.C. were likely infected by 'household contacts' and both had contact with gay or bisexual men

One is a toddler in California while the other infant is not a US resident and was ‘transiting through’ Washington D.C., officials said
Both children are ‘doing well’ and likely were infected by ‘household contacts’
Dr Rochelle Walensky said they had contact with gay or bisexual men
It was not clear when they caught the virus, or what symptoms they had
This is the first time the virus has been detected among children in the US
Children under the age of eight are at high risk of severe monkeypox
A boy under 10 years old has also tested positive for the virus in the Netherlands

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