
Monkeypox


Information About Monkeypox for the Community
On June 2, 2022, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health announced the first case of monkeypox in Philadelphia. Our goal is to provide information about monkeypox without contributing to stigma or fear.

Image Examples of Monkeypox Blisters
The monkeypox rash progresses over time from bumps and blisters to scabs. They will eventually heal completely. This usually takes 2-4 weeks. The monkeypox blisters may be itchy or painful but are not always. People with monkeypox are most contagious and can infect other people while they have a rash with bumps and blisters. It…