Posted on 07/28/2022 8:14:18 AM PDT by Ebenezer
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MIAMI — Since the beginning of the most recent monkeypox outbreak in May, about 20 countries in the Americas have reported over 5,000 cases, but mass vaccination is not recommended for now since the risk of infection among the general population is very low, the Pan American Health Organization [PAHO] said in a press conference today.
Most cases have been detected in the United States, Canada, and Brazil among men who have sex with men and are between 25 and 45 years of age, PAHO said. However, it clarified that, for now, no deaths have been reported in the region.
"We are also working with civil society and with the LGBTQ+ communities to alert the higher-risk groups of the the monkeypox symptoms and to provide information on how they can protect themselves," PAHO Adjunct Director Mary Lou Valdez stated. "I want to warn countries of the stigma, homophobia, and discrimination potential that may hinder our public-health responses."
During the weekend, the World Health Organization [WHO] declared a worldwide emergency due to monkeypox, the highest alert level that has already been used in the past in similar outbreaks [such as] zika in Latin America in 2016 and the coronavirus pandemic, among others. The declaration does not necessarily mean that the disease is particularly transmissible or lethal.
Monkeypox has been circulating for decades in central and western Africa, and there was no knowledge of large outbreaks in countries from other continents or of its widespread propagation among people until May, when dozens of cases in Europe and North America began to be reported.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 16,000 cases in 74 countries have been reported worldwide. For now, deaths have only been reported in Africa. According to WHO, 99% of the cases outside Africa have been reported among males. Of these, 98% involved men who had sex with men.
According to WHO, 99% of the cases outside Africa have been reported among males. Of these, 98% involved men who had sex with men.
Due to allegations of “stigma” against certain people, these factual stories may disappear from the media.
If you think about it, here in the U.S., the monkeypox/”gay” connection is already not being publicized. Public-health agencies will simply say that the vaccine is available for “eligible” recipients without going into further detail.
It is overwhelmingly a gay disease. No vaccinations necessary for the general population.
Shouldn’t the homos be quarantined on an island somewhere to protect normal people?
Just jab the queers.
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