show any signs or symptoms that you have it.
First, you’ll see a rash develop then as days progress the rash will begin to look like flat, red bumps, which will most likely be painful.
After that, these bumps will turn into pus-filled blisters.
Later on, the blisters will crust, scab, and fall off with the possibility of leaving scars afterward. This whole process can take anywhere from two to four weeks.
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How To Stay Safe And Prevent An Outbreak
If you have been following the guidelines for COVID-19 on how to stay safe, then continue to do that when it comes to the monkeypox virus. Since this virus is also airborne, continue to wear a mask in public places. Wipe surfaces down that are touched by other people before and after you use them. Continue to use hand sanitizer and protect your hands with gloves if you’re going to be outside touching public things.
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Be mindful of any flu-like symptoms and watch for any bodily changes that occur. Do not touch your face, mouth, or skin without properly cleaning your hands. Spread the right information and do not perform fear-mongering acts or contribute to fear-mongering conversations. Stay alert and keep an eye out for any changes and progressions when there are new reports from the government.
4 Important Facts You Need To Know To Protect You And Your Loved Ones
- Monkeypox is an everyone problem, not just a gay problem! Just because you may identify as something other than queer does not mean you are exempt from catching it. Coming in contact with anyone who has monkeypox will increase your chances of getting it.
- Coming in contact with infected bedding, clothing, etc. can also increase your chances of developing monkeypox.
- The same sores that you may get on your mouth when infected, can appear on your vagina or anus as well.
- Just because you may not have flu-like symptoms does not mean you are not infected and cannot spread the virus.
Though monkeypox isn’t fatal, it can still lead to future complications such as eye problems or even pneumonia. Though it’s scary to be put in this predicament again with yet another virus, it’s important to do your part, by educating yourself, practicing safe protocols to keep yourself protected, and being mindful. Let’s stop this before it gets too out of control. Be safe and stay positive.
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