Monkeypox Vaccination
Monkeypox can spread from animals to humans, as well as from human to human.
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Find a clinicIn 1977 the Smallpox virus was eradicated, which has meant that Monkeypox has become the main cause of orthopox outbreaks in humans primarily within countries in West and Central Africa however we are currently seeing a number of cases developing around the world.
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Monkeypox is spread by close contact with an infected human, an infected animal, or materials contaminated with the virus. The virus can be transferred via broken skin, respiratory contact, or the mucous membranes (eyes, nose, or mouth) or via infected bed linen.
Monkeypox is spread by close contact with an infected human, an infected animal, or materials contaminated with the virus. The virus can be transferred via broken skin, respiratory contact, or the mucous membranes (eyes, nose, or mouth) or via infected bed linen.
People may experience a fever, headaches, Flu-like symptoms, swollen glands, a rash, exhaustion and backache. The rash and appearance of skin eruptions typically change over time.
Most patients experience a mild, self-limiting illness, with spontaneous and complete recovery seen within 3 weeks of onset. However, severe illness can occur and sometimes results in death.
Incubation period is between 5-21 days.
People may experience a fever, headaches, Flu-like symptoms, swollen glands, a rash, exhaustion and backache. The rash and appearance of skin eruptions typically change over time.
Most patients experience a mild, self-limiting illness, with spontaneous and complete recovery seen within 3 weeks of onset. However, severe illness can occur and sometimes results in death.
Incubation period is between 5-21 days.
If you have had close contact with a Monkeypox case, or experiencing symptoms, please report to your local Health Protection Team immediately and do not attend our clinics.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/contacts-phe-health-protection-teams
The World Health Organisation, on analysis of the current cases around the world, have found that the LGBT community are at high risk, specifically Gay and Bisexual men who have sex with men. If you would like further information, please click the link below to their website-:
Monkeypox: public health advice for gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men
No vaccine is currently available for private use.
If you have had close contact with a Monkeypox case, or experiencing symptoms, please report to your local Health Protection Team immediately and do not attend our clinics.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/contacts-phe-health-protection-teams
The World Health Organisation, on analysis of the current cases around the world, have found that the LGBT community are at high risk, specifically Gay and Bisexual men who have sex with men. If you would like further information, please click the link below to their website-:
Monkeypox: public health advice for gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men
No vaccine is currently available for private use.
For the most up to date information on Monkeypox, please visit the NHS and World Health Organisation websites –:
For the most up to date information on Monkeypox, please visit the NHS and World Health Organisation websites –:
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