Limit Intimate Partners and Vaccinate to Protect Against Monkeypox Outbreak: Victorian CHO

Published on July 22, 2024

The top health chief in Victoria has recommended limiting intimate partners and taking the vaccine to avoid exposure to Monkeypox (Mpxo). This comes amid a spike in Mpox cases in Victoria in the past couple of weeks, especially among male sexual partners. “The recent rise in cases means we also want people to think about reducing their risk in other ways, which could mean limiting the number of intimate partners and ensuring they’re sharing contact details to help with contact tracing if needed,” Victorian Chief Health Officer Dr. Clare Looker said in a statement provided to The Epoch Times. “While the current outbreak has predominantly impacted men who have sex with men, anyone who has been in close, and usually prolonged, intimate contact with someone with Mpox is at risk.”...

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