Dr. Pothof explains how to keep yourself safe with Monkeypox cases twice as high as last year
Cases of mpox -- formerly known as monkeypox -- are twice as high as they were at this time last year. UW-Health's Dr. Jeff Pothof explains how to keep yourself safe. Cases of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, are twice as high as they were at this time last year, according to UW-Health's Dr. Jeff Pothof. He discussed what might be contributing to these high numbers and what people can do to reduce them. Sexually transmitted infections among adults over the age of 55 are also on the rise, and Pothoff explained how these statistics have been tracked over the past decade and how people can protect themselves from STIs. On April 8th, a solar eclipse will be observed, but there is risk of safety due to the location and the risk of observing it.
Published : 2 months ago by By: Katlin Connin, Katlin Connin in Health
Cases of mpox -- formerly known as monkeypox -- are twice as high as they were at this time last year.
UW-Health's Dr. Jeff Pothof joined TMJ4 at noon to talk about what might be contributing to those elevated numbers, and what people can do to bring them back down.
Also on the rise — sexually transmitted infections among adults over the age of 55. Dr. Pothof explains how those statistics have been tracked over the course of a decade, and what people can do to protect themselves from STIs.
And on April 8th, people across the country will get to see a view of a solar eclipse. How much you'll be able to see will depend on where you are — but observing the eclipse comes with risk, no matter your location. Dr. Pothof discusses how you can protect your eyes and vision while enjoying a unique celestial phenomenon.
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Topics: Monkeypox