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How to Protect yourself against monkeypox

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June 15, 2022

Ruth Robert

How to Protect yourself against monkeypox

A recent monkeypox outbreak has baffled health experts and is raising concerns of a wider outbreak.

According to the NCDC, the disease has been confirmed in Lagos (7), Adamawa (5), Delta (3), River (3), Cross River (2), FCT (2), Kano (2), Bayelsa (2), Edo (2), Imo (2), Plateau (2), Nasarawa (1), Niger (1), Oyo (1) and Ondo (1).

The agency noted that from January 1 to June 12, 2022, there had been 141 suspected cases so far.

Below are practical ways to protect yourself from monkeypox:

Avoid coming into contact with people recently diagnosed with the virus or those who may have been infected.

Wear a face mask if you are in close contact with someone who has symptoms.

Use condoms and keep an eye out for symptoms if you have recently changed sexual partners.

Avoid coming into contact with animals that could be carrying the virus. This includes sick or dead animals and particularly those with a history of infection, such as monkeys, rodents and prairie dogs.

Practice good hand hygiene, especially after coming into contact with infected — or suspected infected — animals or humans. For instance, wash your hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

Use personal protective equipment when caring for patients with confirmed or suspected monkeypox infection.

Only eat meat that has been cooked thoroughly.

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