{"id":2565,"date":"2024-09-18T19:48:09","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T19:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/?page_id=2565"},"modified":"2024-09-18T19:56:45","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T19:56:45","slug":"mpox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/index.php\/2024\/09\/18\/mpox\/","title":{"rendered":"Mpox"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2565\" class=\"elementor elementor-2565\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fe76ac e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7fe76ac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f6b4e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"3f6b4e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cec6e57 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cec6e57\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb4816f elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"bb4816f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper text_center   ekit_heading_tablet-   ekit_heading_mobile-\"><h3 class=\"elementskit-section-subtitle  \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAugust 23, 2024\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3><h2 class=\"ekit-heading--title elementskit-section-title \">Mpox 101: Symptoms, Spread, and Prevention<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<div class='ekit-heading__description'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have been keeping up with the news, you may have seen that Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is now declared a global health emergency. While it is currently mostly found throughout Central African countries, there are cases in other regions as well. Here is what we know about Mpox and how to protect yourself! <\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44f1e4f e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"44f1e4f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e0e3b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3e0e3b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/monkeypox-virus-disease-stockpack-pixabay-quayt9cwonhf1nl2q5uqlbewjjgaywklp4u0ty49pq.jpg\" title=\"monkeypox-virus-disease-stockpack-pixabay\" alt=\"monkeypox, virus, disease\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8e01b5 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a8e01b5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca941bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca941bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>What is Mpox?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mpox is a disease caused by the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monkeypox virus. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This virus is related to the one that causes smallpox, but it has no relation to chickenpox. When someone has Mpox, they usually get a rash and some other symptoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>What are the Symptoms?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most telltale sign of Mpox is the rash. It may be found near your genitalia, and on your hands, feet, chest, face, or mouth. The rash changes over time, forming scabs before it gets better. You may find that the rash can look like pimples or blisters at first. It may also be painful or itchy.<\/span><\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2556 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2024-08-21-at-4.40.06\u202fPM-300x202.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2024-08-21-at-4.40.06\u202fPM-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2024-08-21-at-4.40.06\u202fPM-1024x688.png 1024w, https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2024-08-21-at-4.40.06\u202fPM-768x516.png 768w, https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2024-08-21-at-4.40.06\u202fPM.png 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other symptoms may include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fever<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling really cold or shivery<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swollen lumps (lymph nodes) in your neck or under your arms\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling very tired<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sore muscles and back<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stuffy nose, sore throat, or cough<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The time between exposure and symptoms (incubation period) can be between 3-17 days. During this time, people will not have symptoms and may feel fine.<\/span><\/p><p><b>How Long do Symptoms Last?\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually, you start feeling sick with Mpox within 21 days after you\u2019ve been around the virus. If you feel like you have the flu, a rash will probably show up 1 to 4 days later. If you have a rash or other symptoms, you should see a doctor.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can pass Mpox to other people from when you first notice symptoms until the rash is completely healed and new skin has grown over it.<\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2557\" src=\"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/monkeypoxprogression_opengraph.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/monkeypoxprogression_opengraph.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/monkeypoxprogression_opengraph-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/monkeypoxprogression_opengraph-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/monkeypoxprogression_opengraph-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p><p><b>How does Mpox Spread?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mpox spreads from one person to another mostly through close contact. This means touching, kissing, or being very close to someone who has Mpox. It can also spread if you are close enough to talk or breathe near them, as their germs can be in the air. A pregnant mother can also spread the virus during pregnancy.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No studies have shown a link between the spread of Mpox and the water in pools, hot tubs, etc.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also possible to get Mpox through touching objects that have been touched by an infected person. This can include clothes, bedding, gear, surfaces, etc. Be sure to disinfect objects, especially in places like gyms!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mpox can spread from animals to people in a few ways:<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through small wild animals in West and Central Africa, where Mpox naturally occurs.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By having close contact with an infected animal, its fluids or waste, or by getting bitten or scratched.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While hunting, trapping, or handling infected wild animals in places where Mpox is common.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have an outdoor pet, you are less likely to get Mpox from your pet, but it can still happen if your pet is infected! If you are very close to your pet\u2014like petting, hugging, or kissing it, or sharing rooms\u2014you could get Mpox from your pet.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>How do you Treat Mpox?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, there is no specific treatment for Mpox. Since Mpox and smallpox are closely related, the drugs and vaccines used to treat and protect against smallpox may work as well for Mpox.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment types for those with Mpox will vary depending on how severe the illness is.. Most people with Mpox recover fully within 2 to 4 weeks without the need for medical treatment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mpox typically does not leave a scar, but it is possible. The best way to protect your skin is to avoid irritating it when it is healing. So, be sure to not pick at it! Keep it as clean as possible with antibacterial wash or a gentle, fragrance-free wash. You can also use some ointment and keep it covered at all times. Once the wound is healed, be sure to protect it with some sunscreen of at least 30 SPF.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>How to Stay Safe<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, there are vaccines that can help prevent you and others from getting Mpox! The JYNNEOS vaccine helps prevent Mpox. To stay safest, you should get both doses of the vaccine. You need to get the two doses 4 weeks apart.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid close contact with anyone who has Mpox, including sexual contact. Be mindful of how close you are to people. Wash your hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer. Wear masks and cover sores.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you think you might have Mpox, see a doctor and stay away from others until you get checked and tested. It is recommended to wear a mask and cover your sores if you are outside of your home. Others in the same room as someone who is infected should also wear a mask to contain respiratory droplets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have Mpox, stay isolated from others until all your sores have healed, the scabs have fallen off, and new skin has grown. This helps prevent spreading the virus. Follow local health guidelines for isolation, whether at home or in a health facility. If you have sex, use condoms for 12 weeks (about 3 months) after you recover.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In places where wild animals might carry the Mpox virus (like some countries in Africa), avoid contact with wild animals, especially if they are sick or dead, and cook any meat from these animals thoroughly before eating. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07b1268 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"07b1268\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d84280 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d84280\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/homenews\/4837711-mpox-global-health-emergency\/\">https:\/\/thehill.com\/homenews\/4837711-mpox-global-health-emergency\/<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/health-topics\/monkeypox#tab=tab_1\">https:\/\/www.who.int\/health-topics\/monkeypox#tab=tab_1<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/poxvirus\/mpox\/about\/index.html\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/poxvirus\/mpox\/about\/index.html<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nebraskamed.com\/infectious-diseases\/monkeypox\/how-does-monkeypox-start-plus-5-pictures-to-show-how-the-bumps-progress\">https:\/\/www.nebraskamed.com\/infectious-diseases\/monkeypox\/how-does-monkeypox-start-plus-5-pictures-to-show-how-the-bumps-progress<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nebraskamed.com\/dermatology\/diagnosed-with-mpox-7-ways-to_protect-your-skin-from-scarring\">https:\/\/www.nebraskamed.com\/dermatology\/diagnosed-with-mpox-7-ways-to_protect-your-skin-from-scarring<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>August 23, 2024 Mpox 101: Symptoms, Spread, and Prevention If you have been keeping up with the news, you may have seen that Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is now declared a global health emergency. While it is currently mostly found throughout Central African countries, there are cases in other regions as well. Here is what we know about Mpox and how to protect yourself! What is Mpox? Mpox is a disease caused by the Monkeypox virus. This virus is related to the one that causes smallpox, but it has no relation to chickenpox. When someone has Mpox, they usually get a rash and some other symptoms.\u00a0 What are the Symptoms? The most telltale sign of Mpox is the rash. It may be found near your genitalia, and on your hands, feet, chest, face, or mouth. The rash changes over time, forming scabs before it gets better. You may find that the rash can look like pimples or blisters at first. It may also be painful or itchy. Other symptoms may include: Fever Feeling really cold or shivery Swollen lumps (lymph nodes) in your neck or under your arms\u00a0 Feeling very tired Sore muscles and back Headache Stuffy nose, sore throat, or cough \u00a0 The time between exposure and symptoms (incubation period) can be between 3-17 days. During this time, people will not have symptoms and may feel fine. How Long do Symptoms Last?\u00a0 Usually, you start feeling sick with Mpox within 21 days after you\u2019ve been around the virus. If you feel like you have the flu, a rash will probably show up 1 to 4 days later. If you have a rash or other symptoms, you should see a doctor. You can pass Mpox to other people from when you first notice symptoms until the rash is completely healed and new skin has grown over it. How does Mpox Spread? Mpox spreads from one person to another mostly through close contact. This means touching, kissing, or being very close to someone who has Mpox. It can also spread if you are close enough to talk or breathe near them, as their germs can be in the air. A pregnant mother can also spread the virus during pregnancy. No studies have shown a link between the spread of Mpox and the water in pools, hot tubs, etc. It is also possible to get Mpox through touching objects that have been touched by an infected person. This can include clothes, bedding, gear, surfaces, etc. Be sure to disinfect objects, especially in places like gyms! Mpox can spread from animals to people in a few ways: Through small wild animals in West and Central Africa, where Mpox naturally occurs. By having close contact with an infected animal, its fluids or waste, or by getting bitten or scratched. While hunting, trapping, or handling infected wild animals in places where Mpox is common. If you have an outdoor pet, you are less likely to get Mpox from your pet, but it can still happen if your pet is infected! If you are very close to your pet\u2014like petting, hugging, or kissing it, or sharing rooms\u2014you could get Mpox from your pet. \u00a0 How do you Treat Mpox? Currently, there is no specific treatment for Mpox. Since Mpox and smallpox are closely related, the drugs and vaccines used to treat and protect against smallpox may work as well for Mpox. Treatment types for those with Mpox will vary depending on how severe the illness is.. Most people with Mpox recover fully within 2 to 4 weeks without the need for medical treatment.\u00a0 Mpox typically does not leave a scar, but it is possible. The best way to protect your skin is to avoid irritating it when it is healing. So, be sure to not pick at it! Keep it as clean as possible with antibacterial wash or a gentle, fragrance-free wash. You can also use some ointment and keep it covered at all times. Once the wound is healed, be sure to protect it with some sunscreen of at least 30 SPF. \u00a0 How to Stay Safe Fortunately, there are vaccines that can help prevent you and others from getting Mpox! The JYNNEOS vaccine helps prevent Mpox. To stay safest, you should get both doses of the vaccine. You need to get the two doses 4 weeks apart. Avoid close contact with anyone who has Mpox, including sexual contact. Be mindful of how close you are to people. Wash your hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer. Wear masks and cover sores.\u00a0 If you think you might have Mpox, see a doctor and stay away from others until you get checked and tested. It is recommended to wear a mask and cover your sores if you are outside of your home. Others in the same room as someone who is infected should also wear a mask to contain respiratory droplets.\u00a0 If you have Mpox, stay isolated from others until all your sores have healed, the scabs have fallen off, and new skin has grown. This helps prevent spreading the virus. Follow local health guidelines for isolation, whether at home or in a health facility. If you have sex, use condoms for 12 weeks (about 3 months) after you recover. In places where wild animals might carry the Mpox virus (like some countries in Africa), avoid contact with wild animals, especially if they are sick or dead, and cook any meat from these animals thoroughly before eating. Sources: https:\/\/thehill.com\/homenews\/4837711-mpox-global-health-emergency\/ https:\/\/www.who.int\/health-topics\/monkeypox#tab=tab_1 https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/poxvirus\/mpox\/about\/index.html https:\/\/www.nebraskamed.com\/infectious-diseases\/monkeypox\/how-does-monkeypox-start-plus-5-pictures-to-show-how-the-bumps-progress https:\/\/www.nebraskamed.com\/dermatology\/diagnosed-with-mpox-7-ways-to_protect-your-skin-from-scarring<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2565","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Mpox - CFMG Member Website<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Mpox\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"August 23, 2024 Mpox 101: Symptoms, Spread, and Prevention If you have been keeping up with the news, you may have seen that Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is now declared a global health emergency. While it is currently mostly found throughout Central African countries, there are cases in other regions as well. Here is what we know about Mpox and how to protect yourself! What is Mpox? Mpox is a disease caused by the Monkeypox virus. This virus is related to the one that causes smallpox, but it has no relation to chickenpox. When someone has Mpox, they usually get a rash and some other symptoms.\u00a0 What are the Symptoms? The most telltale sign of Mpox is the rash. It may be found near your genitalia, and on your hands, feet, chest, face, or mouth. The rash changes over time, forming scabs before it gets better. You may find that the rash can look like pimples or blisters at first. It may also be painful or itchy. Other symptoms may include: Fever Feeling really cold or shivery Swollen lumps (lymph nodes) in your neck or under your arms\u00a0 Feeling very tired Sore muscles and back Headache Stuffy nose, sore throat, or cough \u00a0 The time between exposure and symptoms (incubation period) can be between 3-17 days. During this time, people will not have symptoms and may feel fine. How Long do Symptoms Last?\u00a0 Usually, you start feeling sick with Mpox within 21 days after you\u2019ve been around the virus. If you feel like you have the flu, a rash will probably show up 1 to 4 days later. If you have a rash or other symptoms, you should see a doctor. You can pass Mpox to other people from when you first notice symptoms until the rash is completely healed and new skin has grown over it. How does Mpox Spread? Mpox spreads from one person to another mostly through close contact. This means touching, kissing, or being very close to someone who has Mpox. It can also spread if you are close enough to talk or breathe near them, as their germs can be in the air. A pregnant mother can also spread the virus during pregnancy. No studies have shown a link between the spread of Mpox and the water in pools, hot tubs, etc. It is also possible to get Mpox through touching objects that have been touched by an infected person. This can include clothes, bedding, gear, surfaces, etc. Be sure to disinfect objects, especially in places like gyms! Mpox can spread from animals to people in a few ways: Through small wild animals in West and Central Africa, where Mpox naturally occurs. By having close contact with an infected animal, its fluids or waste, or by getting bitten or scratched. While hunting, trapping, or handling infected wild animals in places where Mpox is common. If you have an outdoor pet, you are less likely to get Mpox from your pet, but it can still happen if your pet is infected! If you are very close to your pet\u2014like petting, hugging, or kissing it, or sharing rooms\u2014you could get Mpox from your pet. \u00a0 How do you Treat Mpox? Currently, there is no specific treatment for Mpox. Since Mpox and smallpox are closely related, the drugs and vaccines used to treat and protect against smallpox may work as well for Mpox. Treatment types for those with Mpox will vary depending on how severe the illness is.. Most people with Mpox recover fully within 2 to 4 weeks without the need for medical treatment.\u00a0 Mpox typically does not leave a scar, but it is possible. The best way to protect your skin is to avoid irritating it when it is healing. So, be sure to not pick at it! Keep it as clean as possible with antibacterial wash or a gentle, fragrance-free wash. You can also use some ointment and keep it covered at all times. Once the wound is healed, be sure to protect it with some sunscreen of at least 30 SPF. \u00a0 How to Stay Safe Fortunately, there are vaccines that can help prevent you and others from getting Mpox! The JYNNEOS vaccine helps prevent Mpox. To stay safest, you should get both doses of the vaccine. You need to get the two doses 4 weeks apart. Avoid close contact with anyone who has Mpox, including sexual contact. Be mindful of how close you are to people. Wash your hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer. Wear masks and cover sores.\u00a0 If you think you might have Mpox, see a doctor and stay away from others until you get checked and tested. It is recommended to wear a mask and cover your sores if you are outside of your home. Others in the same room as someone who is infected should also wear a mask to contain respiratory droplets.\u00a0 If you have Mpox, stay isolated from others until all your sores have healed, the scabs have fallen off, and new skin has grown. This helps prevent spreading the virus. Follow local health guidelines for isolation, whether at home or in a health facility. If you have sex, use condoms for 12 weeks (about 3 months) after you recover. In places where wild animals might carry the Mpox virus (like some countries in Africa), avoid contact with wild animals, especially if they are sick or dead, and cook any meat from these animals thoroughly before eating. 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While it is currently mostly found throughout Central African countries, there are cases in other regions as well. Here is what we know about Mpox and how to protect yourself! What is Mpox? Mpox is a disease caused by the Monkeypox virus. This virus is related to the one that causes smallpox, but it has no relation to chickenpox. When someone has Mpox, they usually get a rash and some other symptoms.\u00a0 What are the Symptoms? The most telltale sign of Mpox is the rash. It may be found near your genitalia, and on your hands, feet, chest, face, or mouth. The rash changes over time, forming scabs before it gets better. You may find that the rash can look like pimples or blisters at first. It may also be painful or itchy. Other symptoms may include: Fever Feeling really cold or shivery Swollen lumps (lymph nodes) in your neck or under your arms\u00a0 Feeling very tired Sore muscles and back Headache Stuffy nose, sore throat, or cough \u00a0 The time between exposure and symptoms (incubation period) can be between 3-17 days. During this time, people will not have symptoms and may feel fine. How Long do Symptoms Last?\u00a0 Usually, you start feeling sick with Mpox within 21 days after you\u2019ve been around the virus. If you feel like you have the flu, a rash will probably show up 1 to 4 days later. If you have a rash or other symptoms, you should see a doctor. You can pass Mpox to other people from when you first notice symptoms until the rash is completely healed and new skin has grown over it. How does Mpox Spread? Mpox spreads from one person to another mostly through close contact. This means touching, kissing, or being very close to someone who has Mpox. It can also spread if you are close enough to talk or breathe near them, as their germs can be in the air. A pregnant mother can also spread the virus during pregnancy. No studies have shown a link between the spread of Mpox and the water in pools, hot tubs, etc. It is also possible to get Mpox through touching objects that have been touched by an infected person. This can include clothes, bedding, gear, surfaces, etc. Be sure to disinfect objects, especially in places like gyms! Mpox can spread from animals to people in a few ways: Through small wild animals in West and Central Africa, where Mpox naturally occurs. By having close contact with an infected animal, its fluids or waste, or by getting bitten or scratched. While hunting, trapping, or handling infected wild animals in places where Mpox is common. If you have an outdoor pet, you are less likely to get Mpox from your pet, but it can still happen if your pet is infected! If you are very close to your pet\u2014like petting, hugging, or kissing it, or sharing rooms\u2014you could get Mpox from your pet. \u00a0 How do you Treat Mpox? Currently, there is no specific treatment for Mpox. Since Mpox and smallpox are closely related, the drugs and vaccines used to treat and protect against smallpox may work as well for Mpox. Treatment types for those with Mpox will vary depending on how severe the illness is.. Most people with Mpox recover fully within 2 to 4 weeks without the need for medical treatment.\u00a0 Mpox typically does not leave a scar, but it is possible. The best way to protect your skin is to avoid irritating it when it is healing. So, be sure to not pick at it! Keep it as clean as possible with antibacterial wash or a gentle, fragrance-free wash. You can also use some ointment and keep it covered at all times. Once the wound is healed, be sure to protect it with some sunscreen of at least 30 SPF. \u00a0 How to Stay Safe Fortunately, there are vaccines that can help prevent you and others from getting Mpox! The JYNNEOS vaccine helps prevent Mpox. To stay safest, you should get both doses of the vaccine. You need to get the two doses 4 weeks apart. Avoid close contact with anyone who has Mpox, including sexual contact. Be mindful of how close you are to people. Wash your hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer. Wear masks and cover sores.\u00a0 If you think you might have Mpox, see a doctor and stay away from others until you get checked and tested. It is recommended to wear a mask and cover your sores if you are outside of your home. Others in the same room as someone who is infected should also wear a mask to contain respiratory droplets.\u00a0 If you have Mpox, stay isolated from others until all your sores have healed, the scabs have fallen off, and new skin has grown. 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