Mpox (monkeypox) is present in this country. Follow the personal-protection precautions below.

Disease guide

Definition

A rare zoonotic viral disease (transmitted from animals to humans); its symptoms resemble those once seen in smallpox patients but are less severe.

Symptoms

Fever, severe headache, swollen lymph nodes, back and muscle pain and intense weakness, followed within 1 to 3 days by a rash that usually starts on the face and spreads to other parts of the body.

Incubation period

21 days.

Prevention

Observe personal hygiene and avoid contact with infected people or animals. No mandatory vaccination.

Precautions

Observe personal hygiene and avoid contact with infected people or animals. No mandatory vaccination.