Safer sex, social gatherings, and monkeypox

Updated September 7, 2022While CDC works to contain the current monkeypox outbreak and learn more about the virus, this information can help you make informed choices when you are in situations or places where monkeypox could be spread. Monkeypox is often transmitted through close, sustained physical contact, almost exclusively associated with sexual contact in the current outbreak.How can a person lower their risk during sex? -- What should a person do if they have a new or unexplained rash or other symptoms? -- How can a person lower the chance of getting monkeypox at places like raves, parties, clubs, and festivals