First question does monkeypox come from monkeys? Actually, no, it comes from rodents like squirrels, rats and mice. But when it was first detected in the 50s, it infected some monkeys kept in a lab, according to the CDC. Hence the name, what are the symptoms? And how dangerous is it? It's similar to smallpox in that it gives the person plus filled blisters, but it usually happens in the face, hands and feet. It doesn't spread to other parts of the body. It can also cause fevers, body aches, nausea, fatigue and it takes a few weeks to resolve around 4 to 6 weeks, transmission typically happens when a person comes in touch with bodily fluids from the blisters or saliva of an infected person And obviously from direct contact with infected animals. And there seemed to be two kinds of the virus in Africa. One has 10% fatality rate and the other less than 1% so far, Europe and the us have not reported any deaths. Is there a vaccine for it? Well, yes, a few years ago, the FDA actually approved the vaccine for it that also protects against smallpox. The question is is it suitable for everyone to take and will supplies be enough in case of an unexpected outbreak? That's it for me today. If you have any questions I'd love to hear from you. See you tomorrow

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