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As the monkeypox virus becomes an increasingly audible health concern for Americans, what are some of the best practices for avoiding the virus? And is it time to worry?
Fox News Digital spoke with Dr. Marc Siegel, Physician and Medical Professor at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City, on Monday about the monkeypox virus with Fox News contributors.
The rash is “painful” and “can cause scarring,” he said, but the virus is usually not serious.
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Dr. Siegel said no one “should panic,” as many did in the COVID pandemic.
“I find it difficult to sign a contract,” said Dr. Siegel about monkeypox. “Beware of close contact with people with a rash.”
Health officials still believed that it was “mainly in the male community having sex with men,” and Siegel shared that it is now their “main focus.”
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“Given the difficulty of spreading this, it wouldn’t be like another COVID,” Dr. Siegel emphasized.
“I’m asking for an emergency use authorization for TPOXX [an anti-viral drug]That works, “Dr. Siegel said.
“But you can’t even get it now unless you first sign up for the protocol.”
There are two vaccines for monkeypox. “One is an old live virus vaccine, which is very similar to the smallpox vaccine I had when I was a kid,” he added.
Monkeypox “doesn’t look like another COVID”.
“There is a stockpile of that country, [it’s] Over 100 million doses, “he explained.
“But the problem with that is that we really don’t want to give it unless there is an outbreak because it’s a live viral vaccine.”-And by itself, it “has side effects.”
There is also an “inactivated” vaccine called JYANNEOS. “That’s the way to go,” said Dr. Siegel.
Doctors believe that words of caution to the gay community are appropriate from health professionals, along with advice on how to stay calm.
“Once again, you don’t have to panic, treat it like a COVID,” says Dr. Siegel.
“I’m more worried about sexually transmitted diseases at this point,” he said.
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Below are some important information and “best practices” to help everyone protect themselves as much as possible regarding monkeypox.
What is monkeypox?
“Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. The monkeypox virus is part of the same family of viruses as the variolavirus, the virus that causes monkeypox,” the CDC wrote on its website. increase.
Symptoms of monkeypox are milder than those of smallpox, and monkeypox is rarely fatal.
According to the CDC, the virus has nothing to do with chickenpox. Monkeypox was discovered in 1958 when monkeys kept for research had two outbreaks of monkeypox-like disease.
Why is it called monkeypox?
Despite its name, the cause of the disease is unknown.
However, rodents in Africa and non-human primates (such as monkeys) can hide the virus and infect people, the CDC said on its website.
What are the symptoms of monkeypox?
Symptoms of monkeypox include headache, muscle aches, malaise, fever, back pain, swollen lymph nodes, and chills.
According to the CDC, rashes and lesions can also develop within 1-3 days.
What precautions can be taken against monkeypox?
The CDC shares many healthy actions that we can all take to limit contact and transmission of the disease.
Among these tips: Avoid skin-to-skin contact with people with a rash.
Do not handle or touch the bedding, towels, or clothing of people with monkeypox.
Do not touch the rash or scabs of people with monkeypox.
Do not share dishes, plates or cups with anyone who has the virus.
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Do not handle or touch the bedding, towels, or clothing of people with monkeypox.
Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
If you are in Central and West Africa, avoid contact with animals that can spread the virus. They are usually rodents and primates.
Also, avoid touching anything, such as sick, dead, or bedding, the CDC said.
What would you do if you had monkeypox?
Isolate at home. Very close personal contact is another cause of the rapid spread of the virus.
If the rash or other symptoms are active, “if possible, stay in a separate room or location away from the people and pets you live with,” the CDC said.
“We will maintain the COVID protocol to stay safe from monkeypox,” a human resources expert in Kensington, Maryland, who recently recovered from COVID, told FoxNews Digital after hearing about CDC best practices.
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“I have COVID fatigue, but I also have the common sense habits I have gained from it, and I will continue to do so,” she says.
“Wash your hands, stay healthy and improve your housework and habits. At home or at work,” she said.