Monkeypox, US public health emergency

Monkeypox, declared a public health emergency as the U.S.Uploaded 08-08-22US, CDChttps://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/response/2022/us-map.htmlConfirmed cases, 7,510Monkeypox symptomsRash that may be located on or near the genitals or anuscould be on other areas like the hands, feet, chest, face, or mouth.Rash will go through several stages, including scabs, before healingRash can initially look like pimples or blisters, may be painful or itchy.Other symptoms can includeFeverChillsSwollen lymph nodesExhaustionMuscle aches and backacheHeadacheRespiratory symptoms (e.g. sore throat, nasal congestion, or cough)You may experience all or only a few symptomsSometimes, people have flu-like symptoms before the rash.Some people get a rash first, followed by other symptoms.Others only experience a rash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices