According to the WHO, there are currently 3,413 confirmed monkeypox cases globally, with thousands more suspected cases that are awaiting verification from lab testing.
Now, the HRC has launched a resource page about monkeypox that is specifically geared to the LGBTQ community. Info on the page includes risks, symptoms, what to know when having sex , and specific info for those living with HIV. It’s also creating a page with info on where and how to get tested and where to receive a vaccine. The US government has also stated it’s going to start offering vaccines to high-risk communities.
For everyone, it’s important to remember that monkeypox is NOT a “gay disease.” The best way to prevent getting Monkeypox until vaccination is widespread is to talk to your sexual partners about any symptoms they might be having.
For more info, visit the CDC’s monkeypox page.
