Introduction
Monkeypox is a rare viral infection that is similar to smallpox. It is spread through contact with an infected animal or person, and can cause a rash, fever, and other symptoms. While there is no specific treatment for monkeypox, there are ways to reduce your risk of infection. In this article, I’m a doctor and I’m here to share five ways to avoid monkeypox. From eating the right foods to avoiding contact with infected animals, I’ll provide you with the information you need to stay safe. So, let’s get started!
I’m a Doctor and Here are 5 Ways to Avoid Monkeypox — Eat This Not That
Monkeypox is a rare viral infection that is similar to smallpox. It is caused by the monkeypox virus and is spread through contact with infected animals or humans. While it is not as contagious as smallpox, it can still be dangerous and cause serious illness. Here are five ways to avoid monkeypox:
1. Avoid contact with infected animals
The most common way to contract monkeypox is through contact with infected animals, such as rodents, primates, and squirrels. If you come into contact with any of these animals, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. If you are in an area where monkeypox is known to be present, avoid contact with wild animals.
2. Avoid contact with infected humans
Monkeypox can also be spread from person to person. If you come into contact with someone who has the virus, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Avoid close contact with anyone who is known to have the virus.
3. Get vaccinated
The best way to protect yourself from monkeypox is to get vaccinated. The vaccine is available in some countries and is recommended for people who are at risk of coming into contact with the virus. Talk to your doctor about whether you should get vaccinated.
4. Practice good hygiene
Good hygiene is important for preventing the spread of monkeypox. Be sure to wash your hands often with soap and water, and avoid touching your face or eyes. If you come into contact with someone who has the virus, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly.
5. Eat this, not that
Eating a healthy diet can help you stay healthy and reduce your risk of getting monkeypox. Avoid eating raw or undercooked meat, as it may contain the virus. Also, avoid eating fruits and vegetables that have been in contact with infected animals. Eating a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins can help keep your immune system strong and reduce your risk of getting sick.
As monkeypox cases increase across the globe, many people are concerned about how they can avoid this serious disease. Since monkeypox has been studied for over 50 years, much more information about the entity is known than when COVID-19 started to become a global pandemic in early 2020. Read on to find out more—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don’t miss these Sure Signs You’ve Already Had COVID.
Monkeypox has been endemic to western and Central Africa for years. In this latest global threat, travelers from Nigeria who have emigrated to western countries including the UK and the EU have been the individuals who have been most likely to harbor and spread the disease.
The spread of monkeypox is most thought to involve prolonged intimate partner contact. The method of spread is therefore prolonged kissing or any genital or anal contact with an infected individual. Most of the recent cases have been from homosexual interactions, but bisexual and transgender relationships have also been noted. Additionally, sleeping in the dirty bedsheets of an infected individual may also lead to infections.
Minimizing the spread of monkeypox needs to be proactive. If you think you or a close contact may be at risk, self-examination or examination by a qualified health professional is urgently required. The early signs of infection include fevers, chills, lymph node enlargement, and characteristic blistered lesions with are generally pustular in nature in the groin, hands, face, or extremities.
Monkeypox has been found to spread from animal contact as well as human contact. In fact, in a famous monkeypox outbreak in the midwestern United States in 2003 that originated from pet prairie dogs that were infected from rodents shipped from Ghana. Knowing that a variety of rodents may carry the infection may prevent subsequent infections.
If you are suspicious, you may have had an exposure to monkeypox or even if you feel you are starting to have symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention immediately. According to the CDC, early vaccination within 4 days of infection can prevent monkeypox infection and vaccination from 4-14 after exposure can mitigate symptoms but not necessarily prevent an infection. And to protect your life and the lives of others, don’t visit any of these 35 Places You’re Most Likely to Catch COVID.
Dr. Soumi Eachempati is a former Professor of Surgery and Public Health at Weill Cornell Medical College where he worked from 1998-2017. Among his many accolades, Dr. Eachempati was also the Director of both the Surgical ICU as well as Trauma at New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Center. He also received an appointment in the Division of Public Health. Dr. Eachempati is a Co-Founder and CEO of Cleared4Work.
Dr. Soumi Eachempati