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1. How is Mpox spreading?

• Mpox does not easily spread from person to person. It is spreading through close, intimate skin-to-skin contact with an infected individual:
  • Direct contact with skin rashes or bodily fluids of an infected person
  • Sharing items such as clothing or bedding of an infected person
  • Continued exposure to an infected person's respiratory secretions

2. What are the signs and symptoms of Mpox?

• A rash that may also look like pimples or blisters, and become painful or itchy
• Fever
• Chills
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Muscle aches
• Headache
• Respiratory symptoms (sore throat, nasal congestion, cough)

3. How long do Mpox symptoms last?

Symptoms will develop within 3 weeks of exposure. Once symptoms have developed, the illness can last between 2-4 weeks.

4. How can I prevent myself from catching Mpox?

• Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based sanitizer
• Ask your sexual partners if they have a rash or other Mpox related symptoms
• Avoid skin-to-skin contact, including sex and intimate touch, with someone who is experiencing Mpox symptoms
• Do not share items such as bedding, clothes, towels or utensils with someone that has Mpox

5. What should I do if I am experiencing symptoms of Mpox?

Please contact your healthcare provider and notify them of your symptoms. Request to be tested for Mpox, stay home and away from others and avoid close physical contact with others until your healthcare provider can examine you.