Monkeypox (Mpox) Educational Materials

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FAQs, Flyers, Social Media, and other educational resources.
- Mpox Community Presentation (English) (Updated 9/14/2022)
- Mpox Community Presentation (Spanish) (Updated 9/14/2022)—coming soon
- Mpox Community Presentation Talking Points (Updated 9/14/2022)—coming soon
General Mpox Flyer
English
معلومات باللغة العربية (Arabic)
中文信息 (Chinese)
علومات به زبان دری (Dari)
فارسی (Farsi)
한국어
정보 (Korean)
Macluumaad Af-Soomaali
ah (Somali)
Español (Spanish)
Impormasyon sa Tagalog (Tagalog)
Thông Tin Bằng Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
Tailored General mpox Flyer
English
معلومات باللغة العربية (Arabic)
中文信息 (Chinese)
علومات به زبان دری (Dari)
فارسی (Farsi)
한국어
정보 (Korean)
Macluumaad Af-Soomaali
ah (Somali)
Español (Spanish)
Impormasyon sa Tagalog (Tagalog)
Thông Tin Bằng Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
Cleaning and Disinfecting
English
معلومات باللغة العربية (Arabic)
中文信息 (Chinese)
علومات به زبان دری (Dari)
فارسی (Farsi)
한국어
정보 (Korean)
Macluumaad Af-Soomaali ah (Somali)
Español (Spanish)
Impormasyon sa Tagalog (Tagalog)
Thông Tin Bằng Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
Mpox vs COVID-19
Myths and Facts
Be Aware and Know the Signs
English
معلومات
باللغة العربية (Arabic)
中文信息 (Chinese)
علومات به زبان دری (Dari)
فارسی (Farsi)
한국어
정보 (Korean)
Macluumaad Af-Soomaali
ah (Somali)
Español (Spanish)
Impormasyon sa Tagalog (Tagalog)
Thông Tin Bằng Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
Know the Signs of mpox
English
中文信息 (Chinese)
علومات به زبان دری (Dari)
فارسی (Farsi)
한국어 정보 (Korean)
Macluumaad Af-Soomaali ah (Somali)
Español (Spanish)
Impormasyon sa Tagalog (Tagalog)
Thông Tin Bằng Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
Inside the JYNNEOS Vaccine
JYNNEOSTM Intradermal vs. Subcutaneous Vaccination
Lower Your Risk
English
معلومات باللغة العربية (Arabic)
中文信息 (Chinese)
فارسی (Farsi)
علومات به زبان دری (Dari)
한국어 정보 (Korean)
Macluumaad Af-Soomaali ah (Somali)
Español (Spanish)
Impormasyon sa Tagalog (Tagalog)
Thông Tin Bằng Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
Intimate Contact
Exposed to mpox
English
معلومات باللغة العربية (Arabic)
中文信息 (Chinese)
علومات به زبان دری (Dari)
فارسی (Farsi)
한국어 정보 (Korean)
Macluumaad Af-Soomaali ah (Somali)
Español (Spanish)
Impormasyon sa Tagalog (Tagalog)
Thông Tin Bằng Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
If You Are Sick
English
معلومات باللغة العربية (Arabic)
中文信息 (Chinese)
علومات به زبان دری (Dari)
فارسی (Farsi)
한국어 정보 (Korean)
Macluumaad Af-Soomaali ah (Somali)
Español (Spanish)
Impormasyon sa Tagalog (Tagalog)
Thông Tin Bằng Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
For Clinicians: What To Do If You Suspect mpox
For Patients: What To Do If You Are Sick With mpox
General
General mpox—social media deck
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
Suggested Messaging
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.