Fast Facts

Mpox is a disease that is spreading in the US and globally. It's spread through coming into contact with skin lesions, bodily fluids, linens that might have been infected, or through being in the same room as a person who is positive for a prolonged period of time.

Symptoms of mpox include a rash or lesions anywhere on the body. People with monkeypox may also get a fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills, exhaustion. Most people get better without needing medicine, but there are some treatments available.

Anyone, regardless of gender/sexual orientation, can get mpox through contact with the virus. Many cases of mpox currently are among men who have sex with men. Knowing which communities are most affected is important, but it’s never okay to stigmatize a community.

Mpox vaccines are available in our area! If you are interested in getting vaccinated, you can fill out an interest form at rhhd.gov/monkeypoxvax. If and when you get a vaccine will depend on your individual risk factors and the overall supply.

mpox checklist:

- Fill out vax interest form if at higher risk of exposure

- Learn about symptoms and visit a doc if you experience any

- Discuss symptoms with sexual partners

- Check your incoming calls and voicemails for health dept calls

- Get a PCP if you don't have one