Metro Health hosts forum on monkeypox to provide information, answer questions Livestream the forum in the player above starting at 7
SAN ANTONIO – UPDATE: Watch the forum on demand in the player above.
Metro Health experts held an informational session and answer questions about the monkeypox virus on Thursday evening at Woodlawn Pointe.
Metro Health shared the following information about monkeypox:
Monkeypox can cause a rash that may look like pimples or blisters, sometimes with a flu-like illness.
Having multiple or anonymous sex partners may increase your chances for exposure to monkeypox. Limiting your number of sex partners may reduce the possibility of exposure.
Monkeypox can spread to anyone through close, personal, often skin-to-skin contact. It is not limited to the LGBTQ+ community.
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