On August 4, federal officials declared monkeypox a public health emergency. Monkeypox is a communicable disease and people experiencing homelessness may be at increased risk of infection. Congregate settings and a high burden of chronic health conditions like HIV can make people experiencing homelessness more vulnerable to severe illness from monkeypox. The CDC has created a webpage with information related to the signs, symptoms, treatment, and other information about monkeypox, and has issued guidance to help reduce transmission in congregate living settings (such as homeless shelters).
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TPCH and Pima County Health Department will host, "Supporting People Experiencing Homelessness through the Monkeypox Outbreak", a 60-minute webinar for homeless service providers.
This virtual training session will cover:
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