With the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declaring the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency as the number of cases continue to rise, the most important thing you can do is know your risk level.
, the most important thing you can do is know your risk level. Monkeypox is still rare and most people have a low risk.
Experts interviewed by ABC News provided the latest on how to stay safe. Alongside these suggestions, the experts reiterated that at this time, the risk of transmission to the general population is low. But they agreed everyone should be aware of current outbreak and take steps to reduce risk. Because monkeypox can spread during sexual intimacy, it's important to "be honest and forthcoming with your intimate partners" about risks and possible prior exposures, said Richard Silvera, professor of medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.The CDC says monkeypox is contagious from the start of symptoms until the rash has healed. Two to four weeks is the typical length of illness.
"This virus could live on those surfaces for a period of time and then spread to another person," Rimoin said.General hygiene: Wash hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer To reduce the likelihood of skin-to-skin contact with someone who may be infected with the virus, wear clothing that covers your body.The CDC says "festivals, events, and concerts where attendees are fully clothed and unlikely to share skin-to-skin contact are safer," when compared to similar events with minimal clothing and close contact.
For those specifically in areas of high transmission, or are encountering surfaces or objects used by someone with monkeypox, disinfecting may provide additional protection.The CDC currently recommends that vaccines should be administered to those at risk of developing monkeypox.
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