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Novice Project
MONKEY POX 101: Get The Facts
Staying Safe & Informed
Diligence
by Novice Sister
Monkey Pox virus is related
to the Small Pox virus.
Monkey Pox symptoms are similar to Small Pox, but milder and rarely fatal.
Symptoms include: Fever, Headache, Muscle Aches, Backache, Swollen Lymph Nodes, Chills, Exhaustion
and a Rash that can look
like pimples or blisters
1
2
The rash
can appear
anywhere
on the body
including:
Mouth,
Genitals
and Anus.
The rash will blister, scab
and fall off over a 2 - 4
week period. The person
will remain contagious
until the rash has fully
healed and a fresh layer
of skin has formed.
Monkey Pox
spreads thru
physical
contact with:
- Infectious
Rash, Scab
or body
fluids.
- Personal belongings like
clothing that have made contact with sores.
- Respiratory droplets and
Pregnant people can
spread to the fetus thru
the placenta.
Do You Have
Symptoms?
Here's What
You Can Do:
1. Call a
Healthcare provider
immediately about getting tested!
2. Isolated at home avoid
any close physical contact
and wear a mask when around other.
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4
5
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
WITH THE SNHD ONLINE:
southernnevadahealthdistrict.org
280 South Decatur Blvd.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89107
FOR INFO: 702-759-4636
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