Monkeypox (Mpox) Educational Materials

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FAQs, Flyers, Social Media, and other educational resources. 

FAQS

PRESENTATION

GENERAL

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Tailored General mpox Flyer

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Cleaning and Disinfecting

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Mpox vs COVID-19

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Myths and Facts

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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

Be Aware and Know the Signs

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VACCINE AND PREVENTION

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JYNNEOSTM Intradermal vs. Subcutaneous Vaccination  

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Lower Your Risk 

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Intimate Contact

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EXPOSED OR SICK

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For Clinicians: What To Do If You Suspect mpox

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For Patients: What To Do If You Are Sick With mpox

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SOCIAL MEDIA

General

General mpox—social media deck

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Suggested Messaging

Mpox is a viral disease that can make you sick. The virus is more often spread through close, skin-to-skin contact. If you think you have an mpox-like rash and want to get tested, please contact your healthcare provider. If you do not have a healthcare provider, call 2-1-1 San Diego for information.

For updates, text COSD MONKEYPOX to 468-311. For resources, visit: SanDiegoCounty.gov/monkeypoxSD

Signs and Symptoms

Be Aware—social media deck

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Be aware and know the signs to protect yourself and others. While mpox can infect anyone, many of the recent cases have occurred among persons self-identifying as men to what sex with men (MSM).

For updates, text COSD MONKEYPOX to 468-311. For resources, visit: SanDiegoCounty.gov/monkeypoxSD

Know the Signs—social media deck

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Suggested Messaging

Within 1 to 3 days (sometimes longer) after the appearance of fever, a rash develops, often beginning on the face and then spreading to other parts of the body (like the extremities and genital areas). The incubation period (time from infection to symptoms) for mpox is usually 7-14 days but can range from 5-21 days. The illness typically lasts for 2-4 weeks. If you think you have the mpox rash and want to get tested, please contact your healthcare provider. If you do not have a healthcare provider, call 2-1-1 San Diego for information.

For updates, text COSD MONKEYPOX to 468-311. For resources, visit: SanDiegoCounty.gov/monkeypoxSD

Vaccine and Prevention

Mpox Vaccine Available to Certain Groups—social media deck

Vaccine-Eligibility

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Suggested Messaging

Mpox vaccine is now available to the following groups:

  • Gay or bisexual men, or any men or transgender people who have sex with men or transgender people.
  • Persons of any gender or sexual orientation who engage in commercial and/or transactional sex (e.g., sex in exchange for money, shelter, food, or other goods or needs)
  • Persons living with HIV, especially persons with uncontrolled or advanced HIV disease.
  • Persons who had skin-to-skin or intimate contact with someone with suspected or confirmed mpox, including those who have not yet been confirmed by Public Health.

For updates, text COSD MONKEYPOX to 468-311. For resources, visit: SanDiegoCounty.gov/monkeypoxSD

Facts About the Jynneos Vaccine—social media deck

Jynneos

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Suggested Messaging

The Jynneos vaccine is a 2-dose vaccine given 28 days apart. People are considered to reach maximal immunity 14 days after the second dose. The most common side effects are pain, redness, swelling, itching, firmness at the injection site, muscle pain, headache, and fatigue. The Jynneos vaccine is not known to cause significant side effects.

For updates, text COSD MONKEYPOX to 468-311. For resources, visit: SanDiegoCounty.gov/monkeypoxSD

Getting Your Second Dose Vaccine—social media deck

Jynneos

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Suggested Messaging

The Jynneos vaccine is given as a 2-dose vaccine. Getting your 2nd vaccine means you are considered fully vaccinated, protected against infection or severe illness from mpox, and less likely to spread mpox to others. Individuals can book an appointment to get their 2nd dose of the JYNNEOS vaccine at www.MyTurn.ca.gov or through their healthcare provider. 

For updates, text COSD MONKEYPOX to 468-311. For resources, visit: SanDiegoCounty.gov/monkeypoxSD

Exposed or Sick

If Exposed—social media deck

If Exposed

Suggested Messaging

Mpox is spread by direct physical contact with people or animals who have symptoms or contaminated clothing, bedding, towels, or other items. If you have been in contact with people or animals infected with mpox, follow the recommendations below.

For updates, text COSD MONKEYPOX to 468-311. For resources, visit: SanDiegoCounty.gov/monkeypoxSD

If Sick—social media deck

If Sick

Suggested Messaging

Mpox is spread by direct physical contact with people or animals who have symptoms or contaminated clothing, bedding, towels, or other items. If you begin to show symptoms of infection, follow these recommendations.

For updates, text COSD MONKEYPOX to 468-311. For resources, visit: SanDiegoCounty.gov/monkeypoxSD

For more information, contact the Epidemiology Unit at (619) 692-8499 or send us an e-mail.