Monkeypox Update | Aug. 30, 2022

With monkeypox cases on the rise, Dr. Sandra Kemmerly, Dr. Katherine Baumgarten and Dr. Dodd Denton discuss the latest information on monkeypox, including current cases, how it is spread, symptoms, and how to protect yourself.

00:00 - Cases of Monkeypox in the U.S., Louisiana & Mississippi
00:36 - COVID-19 Transmission vs. Monkeypox Transmission
01:30 - What is Monkeypox?
02:49 - Will Monkeypox become endemic in the U.S.?
03:34 - How does someone become infected with Monkeypox?
04:19 - Is Monkeypox a sexually transmitted disease (STD)?
05:02 - Who is most at risk if infected with Monkeypox?
05:36 - Is Monkeypox fatal?
07:12 - What are the symptoms of Monkeypox?
08:12 - Is there any risk of sores in the eyes from Monkeypox?
09:22 - What should someone do if they've been exposed to Monkeypox?
10:17 - Where should someone seek care for Monkeypox?
10:57 - How can someone protect themselves from Monkeypox?
11:33 - Who is currently eligible for the Monkeypox vaccine?
13:39 - How many doses are the Monkeypox vaccine?
14:18 - Is a smaller dose of the Monkeypox vaccine still effective?
15:40 - If you test positive for Monkeypox, should you still get vaccinated?
16:35 - Side Effects of the Monkeypox Vaccine
18:15 - Treatment Options for Monkeypox
19:01 - Mouth Legions from Monkeypox
19:44 - Are there ways to prevent scarring from Monkeypox legions?