Today, Explained Monkeypox!?!?
May 26, 2022
Join Keren Landman, a Vox reporter and physician specializing in epidemiology, as she unpacks the reality of monkeypox in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. She reassures listeners that monkeypox likely won't be as devastating, thanks to lessons learned from the past. They delve into its transmission methods, emphasizing contact over airborne spread. Keren highlights the importance of vaccination and discusses the implications of halted smallpox vaccinations. Plus, the conversation touches on how climate change is influencing the emergence of infectious diseases.
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Monkeypox vs. COVID-19
- Monkeypox is not as contagious as COVID-19 and existing vaccines can prevent its spread.
- The virus is not new and is less deadly than smallpox.
Monkeypox Spread
- Monkeypox typically spreads through travel from Central/West Africa.
- The current outbreak differs with unusual person-to-person spread in the U.S. and Europe.
Outbreak Origins and Events
- The current outbreak involves a travel-related case and cases among men who have sex with men.
- Several events, including a sauna in Spain and a fetish event in Antwerp, are linked to outbreaks.