23/08/2024
Monkeypox Virus (MPox)
How can I avoid spreading mpox to others?
If you have mpox, there are things you can do to lower the risk of spreading the infection to other people.
The best way is to self-isolate:
👉🏽This means staying away from other people as much as possible, even the people you live with.
👉🏽Continue to self-isolate until your rash has fully healed. This means the scabs have fallen off and new skin has formed.
To protect others, you should also:
🙏🏽Wash any clothing, bedding, or other items that have touched your rash. Do not shake out clothing or bedding around other people. If someone else needs to touch these items, or help care for you, they should wear gloves.
🙏🏽Wash your hands often. Others in your home should also wash their hands often.
🙏🏽Be extra careful if you do need to be around other people. Cover any parts of your skin that have a rash, and wear a face mask.
How can I avoid being exposed to mpox?
The best way to prevent mpox is to avoid close contact with anyone who might have it.
To lower your risk of being exposed:
❗If a family member, friend, or partner has mpox, they should self-isolate until their rash has completely healed.
❗Avoid close contact with anyone who has symptoms of mpox. If a partner has mpox, avoid s*x until their rash is completely healed. This includes a**l, oral, or vaginal s*x. Virtual or phone s*x are safe ways to be intimate without physical contact.
❗Using condoms any time you have s*x might help. But condoms probably cannot completely prevent the spread of mpox. This is because it can spread in a few different ways, as discussed above.
Where can I go to learn more?
You can find more information at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ("CDC") website:
www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/mpox.
