Posted @withregram • @lauraberthlima The Monkeypox messaging and vaccine rollout have harmfully framed the virus as an STI and a Queer disease. Did we learn nothing from HIV/AIDS and the dangers of false social science? Not only is it false and stigmatizing, but it also prevents other populations (and Queer people) from getting necessary care. We must do better. For more information about the Monkeypox vaccines, visit: bit.ly/Monkeypoxnyc ID: Infographic reads MONKEYPOX — Facts & Misconceptions WHAT IT IS NOT: A sexually transmitted infection (STI) Monkeypox is a viral zoonosis in the smallpox family A “Queer disease” messaging that stigmatizes LGBTQIA+ folks distracts from care for all WHAT IT IS: A rare contagious disease current public health crisis and world-wide outbreak, including the U.S. Can be contracted by anyone including children and people of all demographics Symptoms include: rash, swollen lymph nodes, fever, bodyaches, headache, and chills Transmitted through human contact skin to skin, bodily fluids, contact with a rash, or contaminated material Incubation period lasts 1-2 weeks and it is contagious for 2-4 weeks until the rash scabs have fully healed Vaccines in the U.S. are rare, but available JYNNEOSTM & ACAM200 prevent Monkeypox before or once exposed Treatment includes Tecovirimat (TPOXX) an antiviral recommended for Monkeypox symptoms #Monkeypox #MonkeypoxVirus #MonkeypoxVaccine #MonkeypoxVaxx #Vaccines #VaccineRollout #LGBTQIA+ #QueerHealth #Zoonosis #Smallpox #Virus #Disease #ACAM2000 #JYNNEOS #TPOXX https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgl5fWiuzLHue4LjryNu8YeFTGpRxLYW4zQrW00/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
