‘Anyone can get monkeypox’: experts emphasize science-first messaging
“This is about close contact. And then perhaps follow with the reality of the particular communities that right now might be at increased risk,” Caulfield said.
Caulfield said Alberta and other jurisdictions are doing a good job at ensuring the information is communicated quickly with an emphasis on science-first messaging.Monkeypox is predominantly transmitted through close physical skin-to-skin contact, which is why it can be spread to sexual partners. While monkeypox is not a STI, the majority of global cases to date have been among men who have reported intimate relations w/other men. On Tuesday evening, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr.
She also said the poxvirus is “predominantly” spread via close physical skin-to-skin contact, “which is why it can be spread to sexual partners. While monkeypox is not an STI, the majority of global cases to date have been among men who have reported intimate relations with other men.”Caulfield said the messaging around the virus can be challenging to ensure the information is being communicated properly without stigmatizing one particular group.
Kristopher Wells, Canada Research Chair for the public understanding of sexual and gender minority youth at MacEwan University, said many lessons were learned from the COVID-19 pandemic regarding public messaging and strategies.“We want to ensure that we’re not stereotyping. Monkeypox is not based on a person’s sexual orientation or identity,” Wells said.