Monkeypox in Australia: what you need to know

The rare viral infection monkeypox has arrived on Australian shores. Learn how to identify symptoms, what causes monkeypox and the impact of monkeypox on travel below.

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Sources:

https://www.health.vic.gov.au/infectious-diseases/monkeypox

https://www.health.gov.au/health-alerts/monkeypox-mpx/about

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/monkeypox

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/monkeypox.aspx

https://www.who.int/director-general/speeches/detail/who-director-general-s-statement-on-the-press-conference-following-IHR-emergency-committee-regarding-the-multi--country-outbreak-of-monkeypox--23-july-2022

https://www.who.int/news/item/28-11-2022-who-recommends-new-name-for-monkeypox-disease

Important things you should know: Limits, sub-limits, exclusions and conditions apply. This is general advice only. Medibank Private Limited, ABN 47 080 890 259, an Authorised Representative, AR 286089, of Travel Insurance Partners Pty Limited, ABN 73 144 049 230 AFSL 360138 arranges the insurance on behalf of the insurer. The insurer is Zurich Australian Insurance Limited ABN 13 000 296 640, AFSL 232507. Please consider your own needs and the Combined FSG/PDS to decide if this product is right for you. For information on the Target Market and Target Market Determinations, visit medibank.com.au/travel-insurance/help/

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