Mpox in India: These days the threat of monkeypox is looming over the country. Now another case of monkeypox has come to light in the country. There has been an uproar after the second patient of monkeypox was found in Kerala. However, this is being said to be the third case of monkeypox in India. Recently, a 29-year-old youth returned from UAE to Ernakulam in Kerala, who had a problem of fever some time ago, after which MPox has been confirmed on investigation.

When a person gets monkeypox, smallpox-like marks start appearing on his body which can be painful. In such a situation, the danger regarding this remains. Monkeypox has been declared a global health emergency. In such a situation, other people of India also need to be cautious about it and need to pay attention to some aspects.

What are the symptoms of ampox?

1. fever
2. Tiredness
3. Having a headache
4. Feeling cold
5. Muscle pain
6. red bumps with pus
7. swollen lymph nodes

How to avoid it-

Getting vaccinated-

The best way to avoid MPox is to get vaccinated against MPox. In the last MPox outbreak in 2022, a large number of vaccination campaigns were organized. In such a situation, people who are at a higher risk of getting infected with the MPox virus should consider getting vaccinated against the virus.

Avoid contact with infected animals-

Strictly avoid touching or coming in contact with animals that appear to be infected with any type of viral or bacterial infection. The virus can affect you immediately and also spread to others you meet. For this reason, do not touch or caress sick, infected, or dead animals.

Avoid contact with infected people-

You should avoid meeting or touching people who may have ampox. The virus spreads rapidly from person to person. If you are in contact with people infected with Ampox, you may be putting yourself at great risk. In such a situation, avoid shaking hands, hugging, or kissing an infected person.

Avoid traveling-

The ampox virus is spreading rapidly and the cases reported so far are in people who returned from abroad. The first case of ampox in Pakistan was found in a person who returned from Saudi Arabia. This deadly virus has crossed its borders and is spreading across the border. Therefore, avoid traveling to avoid the ampox virus.

Wear a face mask-

It is time to hide your face once again, i.e. it is time to wear a face mask once again. Wearing a face mask is the best way to protect yourself from thepox. We cannot stop our daily work due to the virus, so wear a face mask. This will protect you.

Wash your hands frequently-

To avoid approx, keep washing your hands from time to time after coming from outside. This will keep you safe from the virus.