PREVENT | MONKEYPOX |POXVIRUS
- Avoid coming into contact with animals that may be infected with the virus (including animals that are sick or that have been found dead in areas where monkeypox occurs)
- Avoid touching any objects that have come into contact with a sick animal, such as bedding.
- Separate infectious patients from those who could become infected
- After coming into contact with infectious animals or humans, wash your hands thoroughly. Washing your hands with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer are two examples.
- When caring for patients, wear personal protective equipment (PPE).