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Monkeypox | Nebraska Medicine Omaha, NE

Updated June 1, 2022 Monkeypox is a very rare disease that’s normally linked to travel in West and Central Africa. It’s somewhat similar to the smallpox virus. It’s called monkeypox because it was first discovered in 1958 when colonies of monkeys kept for research developed a pox-like disease. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is currently investigating clusters …

Pandemic pet surge keeping Omaha veterinarians extra busy

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – With more people staying at home during the pandemic last year, shelter animals have been adopted in record numbers. Looking after them all has proven to be a new challenge for veterinarians in the Omaha area. At the L Street location of the Best Care Pet Hospital you can see everything: everything from St. Bernard to …