The health authority said while the number of monkeypox cases in BC remains low, limited community transmission has been detected in Vancouver. All cases reported to date in BC have been among men who have sex with men, Vancouver Coastal Health said Monday, but anyone who has close and prolonged contact with a person who has monkeypox may be at risk of infection. . Vaccinations are offered to people over 18 who are transgender or LGBTQ2 and meet additional high-risk criteria. Vancouver Coastal Health said the vaccine is not recommended for the general public. 5:08 What is monkeypox and how is it spread? What is monkeypox and how is it spread? – May 20, 2022 Read more: First case of monkeypox reported on Vancouver Island, bringing B.C.’s total toll in 21 Story continues below ad Last week, Island Health reported the first case of monkeypox, bringing the total number of cases in British Columbia to 21. Trending Stories
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All other cases of monkeypox in BC are in the Vancouver Coastal Health Region. The monkeypox virus is not easily spread from person to person, Coast Health said. All localized local transmission involves prolonged skin-to-skin contact, which is suspected to be the primary mode of spread of the virus. Symptoms mainly consist of skin lesions in the mouth and genitals and can also include fever, headaches, and joint and muscle pain, according to the World Health Organization. They usually appear one to two weeks after exposure, but can last between five and 21 days. People are considered infected from the time symptoms first appear until the sores peel and dry new skin is visible, according to the BC Center for Disease Control. Most patients have mild symptoms and do not need medical intervention, he added. 4:51 A case of monkey pox has been confirmed in BC. A case of monkeypox was confirmed in BC. – June 7, 2022 Vancouver Coastal Health said anyone who has been vaccinated should continue to be cautious and take steps to protect themselves and others, especially if they develop symptoms. Story continues below ad Information about monkeypox clinics and booking appointments at Vancouver Coastal Health can be found on its website. © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
