Monkeypox Information
Georgia Southern Health Services is committed to providing the highest level of care to our university community. In response to the current United States’ monkeypox outbreak, our healthcare providers have been trained in identifying monkeypox and our staff has committed to strengthening infection prevention strategies to create a safe and healthy environment across our campuses.
- If you have symptoms of monkeypox or are concerned that you may have been exposed, please schedule an appointment with your Health Services provider.
- For questions and support for individuals who have tested positive, please contact the Dean of Students office at deanofstudents@georgiasouthern.edu.
- If you have symptoms of monkeypox or are concerned that you may have been exposed, please schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider.
- For questions and support for individuals who have tested positive, please contact Human Resources by submitting a MyHelp ticket.
2022 Monkeypox Outbreak
On May 17, 2022, the United States confirmed the first monkeypox case in Massachusetts. Since then, several thousand additional cases have been identified throughout the United States.
Click here for 2022 U.S. Case Counts and Trends.
Transmission
The monkeypox virus is spreading mostly through close, intimate contact with someone who has monkeypox. You can take steps to prevent getting monkeypox and lower your risk during sex. People can spread monkeypox from the time symptoms tart until all symptoms have resolved, up to two to four weeks.
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Symptoms
People with monkeypox get a rash that may be located on or near the genitals or anus, and could be on other areas like the hands, feet, chest, face, or mouth. Other symptoms can include fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes, body aches, headache, and respiratory symptoms, like a cough, sore throat, or nasal congestion.
If you have any symptoms of monkeypox, talk to your healthcare provider, even if you don’t think that you had contact with someone who has monkeypox.
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Testing
If you are a student, visit our Eagle Online Student Health Patient Portal on MyGeorgiaSouthern to schedule an appointment if you are concerned that you might have monkeypox.
If you are faculty or staff, monkeypox testing is available throughout Georgia. Contact your local health department for more information on how to obtain a test.
Vaccination
CDC recommends vaccinations for people who have been exposed to monkeypox and people who are at higher risk of being exposed to monkeypox. Vaccination is being managed by the Georgia Department of Public Health. However, please note that the current demand for monkeypox vaccination exceeds the available supply of vaccine.
Click below for vaccination appointment scheduling with the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Frequently Asked Questions
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