Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is a viral disease that can cause flu-like symptoms and a rash, and is primarily spread through close contact with an infected person or animal. To prevent infection, avoid close contact with individuals exhibiting symptoms or with wild animals, practice good hygiene, and consider vaccination if you are at higher risk.
How to Prevent Mpox Infection:
- 1. Avoid close contact:Minimize close physical contact with people who have a rash that looks like mpox.
- 2. Practice good hygiene:Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, especially after being in public places or after contact with animals.
- 3. Be aware of potential exposure:Avoid contact with wild animals, particularly those in areas where mpox is known to occur.
- 4. Consider vaccination:If you are at higher risk, talk to a healthcare provider about whether the mpox vaccine is recommended for you.
- 5. If you have mpox:Isolate yourself from others, and avoid sharing items like bedding or utensils.
- 6. During sex:Use latex or polyurethane condoms for the next eight weeks to minimize risk of transmission.
- 7. Be cautious when traveling:If you’ve traveled to areas where mpox is endemic, monitor for symptoms for 21 days and seek medical attention if you feel unwell, according to the Communicable Diseases Agency.
