What are the Monkeypox Myths?
Monkeypox Vaccine
Myth 1:
You can get Monkeypox from the COVID-19 vaccine.
Truth:
They are two completely different viruses.
Myth 2:
You can get Monkeypox from a swimming pool.
Truth:
Monkeypox spreads through skin-to-skin contact, but avoid unwashed linens and clothing.
Myth 3:
You can get Monkeypox from being in a crowd.
Truth:
There is a small risk but would need contact with an open sore or touching fabrics that have been used by someone with Monkeypox.
Myth 4:
Monkeypox is only a sexually transmitted infection.
Truth:
Monkeypox can be spread from skin-to-skin contact that isn’t sexual or intimate.
Myth 5:
Monkeypox has no known vaccine.
Truth:
Two vaccines ACAM2000 and JNNEOS were developed for smallpox and are 85% effective.