National Department Of Health

There is currently an outbreak of monkeypox in some countries that do not have normally cases

Most people recover fully without treatment but in some cases, people get seriously ill
It is called 'monkeypox' because it was first found in monkeys
While the risk of general public is low, WHO is responding to this outbreak as high priority
What we need to know about this outbreak is changing fast - we are learning more everday

Symptoms of monkeypox include

If you think you have monkeypox

Protect yourself from monkeypox by avoiding close contact with someone who has symptoms

Avoid skin-to-skin, face-to-face, mouth-to-mouth, including sexual contact
Clean hands, objects, surfaces, bedding, towel and clothes regularly
Wear masks if you cannot avoid closecontact when handling bedding, towels and clothes
Ask people if they have symptoms before you have close contact
Using condoms my not prevent monkeypox spreading during sexual contact, but can prevent other sexual transmitted infection.
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You can catch monkeypox through close contact whith someone who has symptoms including