authorities of United States They said the epidemic of smallpox monkey can still be stopped, despite the fact that cases continue to rise and the supply of vaccines.
Currently, more than 99% of reported cases are in men, and the vast majority of them are in men who have reported having had sexual contact with other men, although health authorities have stressed that anyone can get the virus.
And it is that, as we already know, the virus It is mainly spread through skin-to-skin contact, but can also be transmitted through contact with bedding used by an infected person.
But one of the best ways stop the spread is to be informed and to apply all the recommendations of the experts in epidemic.
Do not get lost: How do you know if you have monkeypox? : These are the new symptoms
So how can I avoid getting monkey pox?
This is why various experts interviewed by the ABC News Network They gave a series of recommendations to prevent the spread of the virus.
Take note!
Avoid close skin-to-skin contact
Did you know that this is the main route of transmission?
“This can only happen through daily contact with a case of monkeypoxnearby, or may occur across the intimate contactas well as during sexual contact,” he said. ABC News Dr. Wafaa El-Sadr, professor of epidemiology and medicine at Columbia University.
Moreover, according to CDCthe monkeypox It can be contagious from the onset of symptoms until the rash heals.
Avoid sharing towels and bedding
He is virus It can be easily transmitted through contaminated objects such as clothes, towels and sheets.
“He is virus it could live on those surfaces for a while and then infect another person,” said Dr. Anne Rimoin, professor of epidemiology at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Don’t Forget COVID-19 Style Hygiene
As for security measures against pandemic of COVID-19[FEMALE[FEMININE the recent outbreak of monkeypox requires hand hygiene and disinfection.
“Hand hygiene is the most important thing, not just for monkeypox, but for any infectious disease,” said Dr Jennifer Ashton, chief medical correspondent for ABC News.
wear appropriate clothing
In order to reduce the contagious For skin-to-skin contact, it is best to cover the whole body, which is why doctors recommend wearing long-sleeved clothes in all kinds of mass events such as concerts and public transport.
disinfect surfaces
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According to information from CDC the virus which causes this disease can be sensitive to many types of disinfectants, so it is suggested to disinfect the areas where a person with monkeypox has been.
The virus which causes this disease can be sensitive to many types of disinfectants, therefore it is suggested to disinfect the areas where a person with monkey pox.
to get vaccinated
In the United States and other countries where the vaccine of smallpoxIt is recommended that people at risk of contracting the virus be vaccinated. virus.
stay informed
Specialist doctors have pointed out that there is still a lot of information to be known about this epidemic of monkeypoxit is therefore recommended to stay informed by reliable sources.
