Thus, Indonesian Health Ministry spokesperson Mohammad Syahril said that transmission can occur through blood, saliva, body fluids, blister fluids, and respiratory droplets. The Health Ministry recommends several steps that the public can do if they notice the symptoms:
- Don’t travel
One of the best ways to avoid monkeypox, said McCollum, is to avoid air travel when you’re sick. - Avoid close contact with patients
The disease is transmitted through close contact with infected patients. Avoid close contact with patients, and if necessary, wear a mask and wash your hands afterward. - Avoid sexual intercourse with the patient
WHO has stated that monkeypox is transmitted through sexual contact with patients or anyone infected with monkeypox as it meets the close contact definition. However, as it is not a sexually transmitted disease it does not spread through vaginal fluids or sperm. - Wear a mask
Just like with COVID-19, preventing monkeypox can also be done by wearing a mask. - Smallpox vaccine
The chickenpox vaccine is said to be still effective (up to 85%) at preventing monkeypox, according to WHO. (un)