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.