The Long Beach Health Department in Southern California has announced its first presumptive case of monkeypox.
"Our Health Department is taking monkeypox very seriously and is diligently working to vaccinate people who are at the highest risk, understanding that the vaccine is currently in extremely limited supply," said Long beach Mayor Robert Garcia in a statement.LA CountyThere are vaccines and antivirals that can be given to help reduce disease severity and prevent illness, like the JYNNEOS vaccine.
Monkeypox is part of the same family of viruses as smallpox. It is rarely fatal. The symptoms are similar to those of smallpox, but milder. Symptoms of monkeypox typically include fever, headache, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, chills and exhaustion. A rash that can look like pimples or blisters sometimes appears on the face, inside the mouth and on other parts of the body.
Those with monkeypox are infectious and should isolate until the rash resolves. People who have symptoms should call their health care provider, who will determine the need for testing. Those who do not have a health care provider and are experiencing symptoms can contact the city of Long Beach's public health information line at 562-570-7907.
As of July 15, more than 12,000 cases of monkeypox have been reported globally, including 1,814 cases in the U.S., 250 in California and 85 in LA County. While people of any gender and sexual orientation can acquire and spread monkeypox, most cases have been among men who have sex with men and transgender women.
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