Quebec ready to vaccinate against monkeypox as soon as Friday, with 25 confirmed cases
Quebec is ready to vaccinate people who have come into close contact with monkeypox as soon as Friday.

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Quebec is ready to vaccinate people who have come into close contact with monkeypox as soon as Friday.
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Quebec is ready to vaccinate people who have come into close contact with monkeypox as soon as Friday.
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