You may have heard of Mpox, a kind of viral illness that people sometimes call “monkeypox.” Since 2022, there have been more cases of Mpox. Self-advocates need to know the basics about this illness and how to protect ourselves.
Our toolkit “What do I need to know about Mpox?” can help you learn more about Mpox virus. It answers questions like:
- What is Mpox? What are the signs of Mpox?
- How can I protect myself from getting Mpox?
- What should I do if I get Mpox?
And more!
“What do I need to know about Mpox?” is available as a fact sheet in plain language and Easy Read.
What do I need to know about Mpox? (Easy Read)
¿Qué necesito saber sobre la Mpox? (Easy Read)
What do I need to know about Mpox? (Plain Language)
¿Qué necesito saber sobre la Mpox? (Plain Language)
There is also a video!
In English:
In Spanish:
Thank you to our focus group editors for their work on our Mpox resources.
This resource was made possible by the generous support of the WITH Foundation and Catalent ADAPT ERG.