Monkeypox (mpox, MPV, MPXV) cases are increasing in Canada and globally. It can affect anyone of any gender identity or sexual orientation, however, this outbreak has particularly impacted men in the 2SGBTQ+ community.
We at Health Initiative for Men have been working alongside the various health sector agencies to ensure equitable and stigma free access to monkeypox information, vaccination and treatment. See below for a number of community focused resources for advocates and other organizations who wish to help prevent the spread of monkeypox in British Columbia.
Poster
We encourage anyone to use this poster to raise awareness around monkeypox. Upon scanning the QR code users will be directed to checkhimout.ca/mpox where they can access information regarding monkeypox including locally relevant monkeypox vaccination clinic information.
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Poster + Social Media Assets
Cancelling or otherwise limiting access to bathhouses and parties is not recommended for reducing the spread of monkeypox. Some cases have reported visiting bathhouses or parties, although it is not yet known if transmission occurred at these venues – A sexy poster and social media assets for sexy spaces.
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Poster
Vaccine information for community members. Immunization is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and your community from monkeypox. Use this poster in places where people want to learn more about vaccines and vaccine access.
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Poster + Social Media Asset
Symptoms for Monkeypox usually appear 1-2 weeks after transmission but can take anywhere from 5-21 days. Symptoms can last up to 2-4 weeks. This poster and social media asset illustrates what symptoms might look like at the different stages.
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Other Resources:
- HIM Mpox Bulletin
- BCCDC – Monkeypox information page
- Health Canada — Monkeypox Outbreak Update Page
- BCCDC — Information for healthcare providers about monkeypox BC Centre for Disease Control.
- US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) —Social Gatherings, Safer Sex, and Monkeypox
- WHO — Vaccines and immunization for monkeypox: Interim guidance, 14 June 2022
