Last month, a leading adviser to the World Health Organization said that the monkeypox outbreak beyond Africa was likely spread by sexual activity by men at raves in Spain and Belgium. "By expanding the vaccine offer to those at higher risk, we hope to break chains of transmission and help contain the outbreak," said the Health Security Agency's head of immunization, Dr. No cases of monkeypox have been identified in Contra Costa County as of Thursday, but several cases have been confirmed in neighboring Bay Area counties.British health officials will start offering vaccines to some men who are gay or bisexual or have sex with men, who are at the highest risk of catching monkeypox, in an effort to curb the biggest outbreak of the disease beyond Africa.īritain's Health Security Agency said in a statement on Tuesday that doctors could consider vaccination for some men who are gay or bisexual and men who have sex with men at the highest risk of exposure, whom they defined as people with "multiple partners, (who participate) in group sex or (attend) `sex on premises' venues." If you are contacted by public health officials, answer their confidential questions to help protect others who may have been exposed.Cover the rash with clean, dry, loose-fitting clothing.Inform sex partners about any symptoms you are experiencing.Avoid skin-to-skin, or close contact with others, including sexual contact, until a medical evaluation has been completed.Contact a health care provider as soon as possible for an evaluation.If you have symptoms particularly a rash consistent with monkeypox, or if you have been in contact with someone who has been diagnosed with monkeypox: Stay aware if traveling to countries where there are outbreaks.
Before having close, physical contact with others, talk to your partners about their health and any recent rashes or sores.Don't share bedding or clothing with others when possible.
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"We are working closely with the state, neighboring counties and our community healthcare providers to keep the public informed about how to stay safe and what to do if they have symptoms or believe they may have been exposed." Ori Tzvieli, Contra Costa County health officer. By being mindful now about how to protect ourselves and each other, we can keep it that way," said Dr. "Monkeypox is not common in the Bay Area. People in these networks are currently at higher risk, though people of any sexual orientation or gender identity can become infected and spread monkeypox.īay Area health officials urge the media, government officials, and the community at-large to avoid stigmatizing a particular group or person for monkeypox, but rather support those at highest risk and keep others from becoming complacent. Many of the cases currently appearing are within networks of self-identified gay and bisexual men, trans people, and men who have sex with men.
The virus can also be spread through shared clothing or bedding. Be aware of crowded, indoor spaces where people have close skin-to-skin contact, sex, kissing, and close breathing. Having sex with multiple sex partners can increase a person's risk of becoming infected when monkeypox is spreading in the community. Unlike COVID-19 which spreads easily through the air, the risk of monkeypox to the general public is currently low unless they engage in higher-risk behaviors. A post-exposure vaccination is available through healthcare providers. The illness often begins with flu-like symptoms before the emergence of a rash and may last for 2 to 4 weeks. Most cases of monkeypox resolve on their own, although they can be serious. Monkeypox is not new, but this is the first time this virus has spread in so many countries at once. The alert from nine health jurisdictions comes as cases – which appear on individuals as distinctive rashes and sores that can look like blisters or pimples – continue to emerge in the Bay Area, the nation and the globe.
As the summer season begins with increased travel and major events and gatherings, Bay Area health officials urge people to protect themselves against the monkeypox virus, which spreads through prolonged skin-to-skin contact and bodily fluids, such as through crowded settings or sexual contact.