Monkeypox and the Risk of New Zoonotic Threats

During this one-hour webinar, which is part of the Hot Topics series, Scott Lindquist from the Washington State Department of Health will talk about lessons learned from the state’s response to Monkeypox, including how public health professionals can plan with health equity and concerns of stigma in mind.

Learning Objectives

• Recognize state and national data trends on the monkeypox outbreak that can be helpful in responding to the outbreak.
• Understand social aspects of the outbreak, including misinformation and the stigmatization of LGBTQAI+ people.
• Identify future risks associated with the ongoing spread of zoonotic diseases.

Intended Audiences

Local, state, and tribal public health practitioners

Presenter

Scott Lindquist, MD, MPH
State Medical Epidemiologist for Washington State

Discussion Questions

• What actions can public health take to combat stigma faced by historically oppressed communities, such as LGBTQIA+ people, during infectious disease outbreaks?
• What lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic can be applied to containment of monkeypox outbreaks?
• What steps can public health systems take to better prepare for future outbreaks of zoonotic diseases?

Resources

• Slides | Slide handout
• Monkeypox Outbreak Cases and Data - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Monkeypox (MPV) - Washington State Department of Health

Continuing Education Credits

Up to 1 CPH recertification credit may be earned by viewing this webinar. Visit the National Board of Public Health Examiners to learn more.