What is Monkeypox and How Does it Spread?

Monkeypox is here, folks. Thousands of cases of monkeypox have been reported in countries where, historically, the virus is not endemic. But this virus isn’t new. In fact, Monkeypox is currently endemic in parts of West and Central Africa and scientists have known about the virus infecting humans since as early as 1970. So what changed? The Vitals team, along with epidemiologist, Dr. Anne Rimoin, are here to demystify the most common misconceptions about monkeypox, explain what we know about the virus (a lot) and how concerned you need to be. We’ll also ask why the initial signs of the outbreak were missed, and what can be done to shore up the defenses of the U.S. and the rest of the world.
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  • @danielm.1441
    @danielm.1441 Жыл бұрын

    Really disappointed that you didn't mention that monkeypox carries a small risk of death...

  • @silentmajority8365

    @silentmajority8365

    Жыл бұрын

    If they die is it homocide?

  • @emmajohson767
    @emmajohson767 Жыл бұрын

    This video has been so helpful. I hear a lot of people saying things about monkey pox so it’s good to know some backed up, information from doctors who know what they’re talking about :)

  • @GlennKurusu
    @GlennKurusu Жыл бұрын

    For Arkansans, there are three spots in Northwest Arkansas are offering the monkeypox vaccine, including the health department clinic on Wimberly Drive in Fayetteville, Community Pharmacy on Emma Avenue in Springdale, and AR Care on Springdale Avenue in Springdale.

  • @pbsvitals

    @pbsvitals

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @GlennKurusu

    @GlennKurusu

    Жыл бұрын

    @@pbsvitals What do Alok Patel and Sheena Williams think of this video?: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Zqeny6eklqqWpbQ.html

  • @mbuhtz
    @mbuhtz Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, this was very helpful!

  • @DallyDragon
    @DallyDragon Жыл бұрын

    It seems like people have forgotten that condoms exist.

  • @dinaashford-more1172
    @dinaashford-more1172 Жыл бұрын

    If one received the smallpox vaccine in the late 1960s, will one be immune from the monkey pox virus?

  • @SickleRose
    @SickleRose Жыл бұрын

    I wish you had discussed ACAM2000 & eczema vaccinatum, and any impacts on vaccination strategies/supply/risks. I've seen a lot of confusion around this!

  • @JustinWarkentin
    @JustinWarkentin Жыл бұрын

    The audio on this is weird. It is agitating my middle ear myoclonus too much to finish watching 😔

  • @blue_champignon5738
    @blue_champignon5738 Жыл бұрын

    Getting a vaccine is such a hot mess, there's a month-long wait list where I live

  • @lie380
    @lie380 Жыл бұрын

    How about don't sleep around and you won't get it.

  • @rhondaclark716
    @rhondaclark716 Жыл бұрын

    AFRICA REFUGEES IN MEXICO

  • @damonmelendez856

    @damonmelendez856

    Жыл бұрын

    Ugh no really?

  • @petsnaturetv1690

    @petsnaturetv1690

    Жыл бұрын

    Yup so many from Africa flew to Mexico and cross the borders

  • @rhondaclark716
    @rhondaclark716 Жыл бұрын

    HAS EVERY DISEASE KNOWN TO MAN.

  • @armaan8463
    @armaan8463 Жыл бұрын

    Pride pox