Health

 Monkeypox is an emerging virus that is currently spreading across the U.S. Please refer to the New Jersey Department of Health's statement on Monkeypox:

"Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with monkeypox virus that can affect anyone. The virus can cause flu-like symptoms, swollen lymph nodes, and a rash that often begins on the face and spreads to other parts of the body. Monkeypox does not spread easily to people without close contact. At this time, cases of monkeypox are relatively rare in the United States. People who think they may have been exposed to monkeypox or who have symptoms of monkeypox should consult with a healthcare provider.

NJDOH is working in conjunction with CDC and local health departments, to quickly identify monkeypox cases and close contacts, provide treatment and vaccine, and further prevent the spread of disease. CDC is working with state and local health officials to monitor probable and confirmed cases within the country".

For more information on Monkeypox, please visit the websites listed below:

Monkeypox Q&A Factsheet: https://www.factcheck.org/2022/05/qa-on-monkeypox/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwof6WBhD4ARIsAOi65ahzoADPv-oMJsXEPtp4qxOFYc1_eQVNtJXHNp5UsqUONotAIbNVPpEaAmkJEALw_wcB 

New Jersey Department of Health: https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/monkeypox.shtml 

New Jersey Department of Health Vaccine Factsheet: https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/documents/topics/Monkeypox/Vaccine_Information.pdf 

CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/response/2022/index.html