Updated August 10 2022
What is Monkeypox?
Monkeypox is a rare contagious disease from the Monkeypox virus. Symptoms are like smallpox but milder and rarely fatal.
How does Monkeypox spread?
Skin-to-skin contact (including sex, hugging, and kissing), face-to-face contact, any direct contact with rash, scabs or fluids
What are the symptoms of Monkeypox?
- Respiratory symptoms (sore throat, nasal congestion, cough)
- Rash (most common symptom) 1-4 days after respiratory symptoms
- Chills
- Fever
- Headache
- Muscle Ache
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Exhaustion
What should I do if I suspect I have been exposed?
If you feel you have been exposed to Monkeypox or have symptoms listed above, please schedule a telehealth visit. The provider will evaluate your symptoms and determine if you need further testing or treatment.
To schedule a telehealth appointment online:
- Please visit www.mytruehealth.org
- Click on “Schedule Appointment”
- Choose the True Health location closest to you
o Under “Patient Type” choose New or Existing
o Under Specialty choose “Family Medicine”
o Under Reason for Visit choose “Problem-Telehealth”
To schedule a telehealth appointment via phone:
• Please call our office at 407-322-8645
*Please do not enter a True Health location if you suspect you have been exposed to and/or have contracted Monkeypox. Please make a telehealth appointment. If you are unable to join a telehealth appointment, please call our office at 407-322-8645 for alternative options and await further instructions.