Public Health Out Loud

Monkeypox Mythbusters: Season 2 Finale

August 23, 2022 Dr. Jim McDonald and Dr. Philip Chan Season 2 Episode 58
Public Health Out Loud
Monkeypox Mythbusters: Season 2 Finale
Show Notes

Do you have questions about monkeypox? Download the season 2 finale of the Public Health Out Loud podcast to get answers. Co-hosts Dr. Jim McDonald and Dr. Philip Chan talk about the origins of monkeypox, how it’s spread, and how to protect yourself. They also talk about the JYNNEOS vaccine, and how Rhode Island is administering it. Get the facts about monkeypox from our public health experts so you can recognize misinformation when it’s circulating online.  

To learn more about Rhode Island’s monkeypox vaccination strategy or to sign up for the Vaccine Interest Notification List, visit health.ri.gov/monkeypox. If you’re listening outside of Rhode Island, visit your local health department’s website for information about vaccination.  

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