Well Well Well

26 May 2022

Monkeypox Virus Update

Health

What is monkeypox?

Dr Kasha Singh from the Doherty Institute’s Department of Infectious Diseases tells us all the latest information about the current monkeypox outbreaks.

She talks about who is at risk of infection, and what the symptoms and treatments currently involve.

For more information about what was discussed in this episode:

Monkeypox virus fact sheet from the Victorian Department of Health’s Better Health Channel

If the content discussed in this episode brings up distressing or difficult feelings or thoughts for you, please reach out to QLife by calling 1800 184 527, 3pm to midnight everyday

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