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Mpox virus can spread by any skin-to-skin contact, airborne contact in proximity – like COVID-19 – and even from contaminated surfaces and objects such as bedding, clothing, and cooking utensils. (www.savethechildren.org.uk)
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[–] queermunist@lemmy.ml 16 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I think vaccine """hesitancy""" will evaporate the instant they realize what this disease looks like.

[–] yogthos@lemmygrad.ml 16 points 2 months ago

It is definitely a lot more visually striking than covid.

[–] ComradeSalad@lemmygrad.ml 11 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Older generations will just say it’s like “chicken pox” and to get over it.

[–] queermunist@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 months ago

Before they see the pictures, maybe.