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Your guide to monkeypox and vaccination

While monkeypox is spreading, be alert for symptoms before, during and after sex. Check yourself for signs before meeting up. If you notice any, contact your sexual health provider. Make a habit of exchanging contact information with your sexual partners. This will assist with contact tracing. Until you are protected by the vaccine, you can limit sexual partners or create a sex bubble of regular partners. The fewer intimate partners you have, the better your chances of avoiding monkeypox. Condoms for anal and oral sex might not protect you from monkeypox. But sex with a condom may help avoid painful lesions around and inside your ass (anal and rectal areas), mouth, and throat. Discover more on how to reduce your risk at emen8.com.au/mpxv

REDUCE YOUR RISK: PARTYING AT EVENTS

Seek information from trusted sources such as local health departments — particularly when travelling interstate and overseas. Check yourself for symptoms before you leave home. Do not attend events or venues if you feel unwell or have rashes or sores — self-isolate and seek medical attention. When heading out, consider the type of event you plan to attend and how much skin-to-skin contact is likely to happen. Your risk of monkeypox increases with less clothing and a higher chance of skin-to-skin contact.

While monkeypox is spreading, be alert for symptoms before, during and after sex. Check yourself for signs before meeting up. If you notice any, contact your sexual health provider. Make a habit of exchanging contact information with your sexual partners. This will assist with contact tracing. Until you are protected by the vaccine, you can limit sexual partners or create a sex bubble of regular partners. The fewer intimate partners you have, the better your chances of avoiding monkeypox. Condoms for anal and oral sex might not protect you from monkeypox. But sex with a condom may help avoid painful lesions around and inside your ass (anal and rectal areas), mouth,

Discover more on how to reduce your risk at emen8.com.au/mpxv

REDUCE YOUR RISK: PARTYING AT EVENTS

Seek information from trusted sources such as local health departments — particularly when travelling interstate and overseas. Check yourself for symptoms before you leave home. Do not attend events or venues if you feel unwell or have rashes or sores — self-isolate and seek medical attention. When heading out, consider the type of event you plan to attend and how much skin-to-skin contact is likely to happen. Your risk of monkeypox increases with less clothing and a higher chance of If you’ve recently attended dance parties, sex parties or saunas during an overseas trip, reduce your sexual partners and monitor for symptoms for 21 days. If you plan to travel overseas, stay informed and remain aware of developments. Remember to: • Ensure you are fully vaccinated, ideally 4-6 weeks before departure • Keep alert of any event updates from festival or event organisers (before and after) • Exercise caution if you plan to attend sex parties or saunas • Visit smartraveller.gov.au for up-to-date travel advice

BEEN EXPOSED TO MONKEYPOX OR DEVELOPED SYMPTOMS?

If you are exposed to monkeypox, act fast — vaccinating within 4 days provides your best chance to avoid symptoms. Vaccinating between 4 and 14 days after exposure may help lessen the severity of symptoms. If you develop symptoms: • Avoid contact with others and seek medical attention immediately • Call your doctor or local sexual health provider via phone ahead of any visits Remember: • Do not attend a health service in the first instance — call first • Avoid public transport • Wear a surgical mask • Cover any lesions with clothing or dressings • Avoid sex or being intimate with anyone until examined • Avoid gatherings, especially if they involve close, skin-to-skin contact with other people Your doctor or sexual health service can advise you on testing for monkeypox.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about monkeypox visit: emen8.com.au/mpxv