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Preventing Monkeypox Spread in the Household

People with monkeypox should stay home and away from others until the rash has fully resolved, the scabs have fallen off, and a fresh layer of new skin has formed.
Stay in a room or area away from other household members and pets when possible.
Wear a well-fitted mask when close to others at home.
If you share a bathroom, wipe down surfaces such as counters, toilet seats, and faucets. Popular cleaners like Lysol and bleach work against monkeypox, but do not put them on your skin because it can hurt you and slow your healing. See the SFDPH cleaning guidance for non-healthcare settings.
Avoid sharing a bed and bed sheets with other people if you have monkeypox.
Limit sharing things in your home.
Do not share dishes or forks, knives or spoons without washing them before another person uses them. Wash used dishes and eating utensils in a dishwasher or by hand with warm water and soap.
Wash hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, especially immediately after you touch an infected spot or the rash.

Click here to see more recommendations from the CDC on preventing monkeypox in the home.

Community Survey

How can we support BIPOC communities to get the monkeypox vaccine?

Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) are often greatly impacted during times of crisis and emergencies. SFDPH has been working with community partners to ensure equitable access to the monkeypox vaccine, Jynneos.

We still need your help to learn more on how we can improve vaccine access. Click the button below to take a brief survey about accessing the monkeypox vaccine. Share the link with your friends, and loved ones who are interested in the vaccine: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9HVCLQ8

Click Here to Take the Survey

Past Newsletters

Vaccine Delays (7/15/22)

How to have a hot summer while preventing monkeypox (7/22/22)

Self care: How to manage monkeypox infection (7/29/22)

Facts About Monkeypox (8/5/22)

PSA Video: Click & Share

Visit the SFGOV TV YouTube channel to watch and share other public service announcements and tiktok videos. Help us spread awareness about monkeypox and how to prevent it.

We encourage others to make their own videos. Below is a short script to get you started:

“Monkeypox cases are rising in SF, but the good news is you can protect yourself and others. Let’s work together to stop monkeypox! Visit sf.gov/monkeypox to learn more.”

Training Community Leaders

SFDPH trained community CBO staff on monkeypox during the HIV/HEP-C and STI State Counselor Training last week in San Francisco.

Accomplishments (as of 8/12)

More than 30 community educational presentations on "What is monkeypox?" to local CBOs and community groups
More than 3300 informational flyers and posters distributed to local neighborhood districts, businesses, and community events
Established partnerships with local CBOs to coordinate and prioritize BIPOC gay, bi, and men and trans folk who have sex with men to obtain vaccine appointments.

Upcoming Engagements

Black/African American Community Town Hall on Mpx

Friday, August 19th at 5-6:30pm
Join Dr. Vincent Fuqua from the San Francisco Department of Public Health, and local community leaders in discussion to learn more about mpx and share ideas and concerns from the community
Contact Dr. Vincent Fuqua for an invitation by emailing: vincent.fuqua@sfdph.org.

CDPH NorCal Monkeypox Stakeholder Listening Session

Tuesday, August 16th at 10-11:30a
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) would like to invite Community Based Organizations, Local Health Departments, and Community Advocates to participate in regional stakeholder listening sessions about Monkeypox in California.
Purpose: to provide updates about the current status of Monkeypox and what CDPH is doing, what the region needs to know, and provide a Q & A/listening session for the region.
Register in advance at this link.

San Francisco Weekly Community Huddle

Every Friday at 12pm-1pm
SFDPH invites local CBOs and community groups to join a weekly huddle to improve awareness of DPH efforts on monkeypox, establish new partnerships, share current trends (as data is available), as well as create a forum that builds on community ideas, best practices, and needs.
Use this link to join every Friday at 12pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82854764143

*Email mpx@sfdph.org if you have ideas or topics you want to see included or if you have requests for information and presentations.*

Need Support?

We want to support our local communities in San Francisco. Email mpx@sfdph.org if you would like to request additional information or a presentation on monkeypox for your organization or community group (Se habla español).

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Preventing Monkeypox Spread in the Household

Community Survey

How can we support BIPOC communities to get the monkeypox vaccine?

Past Newsletters

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PSA Video: Click & Share

Training Community Leaders

Upcoming Engagements

Need Support?

We want to support our local communities in San Francisco. Email mpx@sfdph.org if you would like to request additional information or a presentation on monkeypox for your organization or community group (Se habla español).