📰 Mpox (monkeypox) Alert: what you need to know and how to stay safe ➡️
Should you worry about mpox?
The World Health Organization has declared mpox a global health emergency. Despite only 10 cases in the Philippines since 2022, it's still important to know how to protect yourself and your family.
How can you tell if it's mpox,
chickenpox (bulutong-tubig)
or measles?
Mpox can spread from animals
and between people through
contact with infected fluids.
You can tell mpox from chickenpox
and measles by its pimple-like rash
that often starts on the face and
includes swollen lymph nodes,
which aren't common in
chickenpox or measles.
Watch out for these signs and symptoms!
How can you protect yourself?
Wear a mask, avoid close contact with infected people, and practice good hygiene
Don’t share personal items, and avoid touching contaminated objects
Not sure which illness you might have?
Call our 24/7 Teleconsult Service to see a doctor right away! Or visit a Maxicare Primary Care Clinic near you to see a doctor and to get your lab tests done.
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