Is Monkeypox Deadly?

First COVID-19, and now Monkeypox? While cases of Monkeypox are popping up more frequently, science says we may have nothing to worry about. Join Hank and learn more about it in this episode of SciShow!

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[TonksMoriarty]

Thank you Sci-Show for being highly responsible at not blowing these infections out of proportion, and looking on the hopeful side of things.

[djmentle]

This man said that some of the attention is only because it's spreading to places that aren't Africa. This is the most honest statement I've heard all year.

[matthewskene]

Really liked the way you covered this. I think it's important in a post covid era there is access to free and non bias information on topics like this.

[BigPanda]

Can we just appreciate how much of a boss Hank is? The dude is a freakin' hustler. I can't imagine how he isn't so burnt out, from what I understand about how much work he has specifically put into all this.

Props to you Hank, you and everyone at the show are greatly appreciated! Love your work!

[idraote]

One of the few advantages of being old(er): I am 52 and I was vaccinated against smallpox like my whole family.
In Berlin there has been a case of a 54 y.o. who got monkeypox, but the doctor mentioned that his symptons were negligible to the point of being hard to detect. The man had, of course, been vaccinated against smallpox as a child.

[Paradigm_Shift_Ricardo_Vindas]

Good job, clear information, short, to the point, no drama nor panic inducing info, you guys definitely earned your like, your share and your new subscriber for all that, congrats, wish you luck and I hope you inspire others to work with that level of professionalism

[audiofunkdialect]

Thanks to this guy and his channels me, a high school dropout, is actually quite literate in chemistry, economics, world history, US history and all things space.

[emmahawkins]

I can always count on this channel to give me low-bias, trust worthy information. I really appreciate all of the work you and your team put into these videos. Thank you so much Hank.

[Lonking]

I was vaccinated when I was 4 and I thought I had a natural immunity cause my family is from India where theres wild monkeys. My kid logic jumped to conclusions like a superhero over sky scrapers.

[Thedonutchan]

I wonder if the people infected that didn't travel to Africa were exposed by someone who worked in hospitality, since employees would be in charge of handling bedding and towels for multiple guests, therefore increasing risk of transmission.

[marcob]

"It does spread through close contact, and sex certainly qualifies..."
Wait, have I been doing it wrong this entire time??

[drsingingeagle]

That has got to be the nerdiest Howdy-Doody shirt I have ever seen! I want one!

[zoeday]

On the bright side, having it spread to wealthier countries might mean the endemic countries get what they need to eradicate this. It’s so sad health inequality is still a thing in 2022, especially after COVID. We must do better as a species.

[sylk]

“Due to the history of HIV and AIDs they might a community more likely to recognize infectious diseases early” THANK YOU 🙏

[MK-cery]

Commenting because I think this is the kind of video that should get boosted in the algorithm - peace and love always scishow

[adambier]

I refused to learn about this until now because I could not handle more bad news about the dumpster fire that is our world. I figured if anyone was going to break it to me, it would be you. Lol
So glad it’s not so serious!

[BrokenCircle]

Coming here before they decide for totally legitimate reasons that monkey pox is the biggest existential threat to humanity.

[joemannumber]

Never watch this show. But this was an excellent, insightful presentation and I think we can all appreciate the quick, clean information. To echo some of the other comments, thanks for being very clear and making connections in a concise and unbiased way. Great content!

[horaciovc]

"Some of these attentions is just because ..., lets be honest, infections are spreading to places that aren't Africa"

[undercoverduck]

Was eagerly and patiently waiting for SciShow's take