SHA has recently known cases associated with this source of transmission, which is also associated with in- and out-of-province travel. that caused this notification. People who believe they have been exposed can contact Healthline 811 to determine if they are considered at risk or are eligible for a vaccine. Eligibility for the monkeypox vaccine has been extended to adults 18 years of age and older who are in close contact or are considered to be at higher risk of exposure. Referrals are available through 811. Monkey pox is a rare viral disease that causes fever, headache, swollen lymph nodes and lethargy, followed by the development of a rash on a person’s body. However, Monkeypox is not easily spread from person to person. Distributed via: • Close, personal, often skin-to-skin contact. • touching body fluids or lesions of a person who is sick with the disease. or • exposure to contaminated items such as bedding or clothing. If you have recently been in contact with a person with suspected or confirmed chicken pox and develop a fever or other symptoms of illness, you should call HealthLine 811 or consult a health care provider immediately. The Department of Health and SHA have increased surveillance for Monkeypox and alerted healthcare providers about signs, symptoms and treatment. Health officials in Saskatchewan continue to work with the Public Health Service of Canada and the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg to investigate any further possible cases of smallpox in Saskatchewan. To learn more about Monkeypox, click here.
