The Wyoming Department of Health is reporting the state’s second case of monkeypox which has been identified in a Teton County resident.
Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health officer and state epidemiologist with WDH, said monkeypox is characterized by a rash with other symptoms such as fever, chills, headache, muscle aches and tiredness.
Harrist said steps to help reduce monkeypox risk include
talking with intimate partners about symptoms and being aware of any new or unexplained rash or lesions.
Anyone who has or recently had monkeypox symptoms or has a new or unexplained rash should not have sex and should see a healthcare provider.
While anyone can become ill with monkeypox, Harrist said the department specifically recommend vaccines for people who have been exposed to monkeypox and for people who may be more likely to get monkeypox based on how the current outbreak has been spreading.
Eligible individuals interested in vaccination appointments should contact their public health office.
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