Take the following 3 steps to prevent getting monkeypox:

1. Avoid close, skin-to-skin contact with people who have a rash that looks like monkeypox.
   1. Do not touch the rash or scabs of a person with monkeypox.
   2. Do not kiss, hug, cuddle, or have sex with someone with monkeypox. 
2. Avoid contact with objects and materials that a person with monkeypox has used.
   1. Do not share eating utensils or cups with a person with monkeypox. 
   2. Do not handle or touch the bedding, towels, or clothing of a person with monkeypox. 
3. Wash your hands often. 
   1. ​​​​​​​Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, especially before eating or touching your face and after you use the bathroom. 
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