Episode 50! Monkeypox, how worried should we be? with Infectious disease doctor, Phil Zakowski MD

Ask Dr Jessica

Today marks the 50th episode of Ask Dr Jessica! The podcast is joined by infectious disease expert, Dr Phil Zakowski to discuss Monkeypox. In this episode, Dr Zakowski explains what Monkeypox is, how it is spread and how we can prevent infection. He explains what contact tracing is, how the vaccine can help, and what antiviral treatments can be offered at this time. Dr Zakowski has over 45 years of experience in the field of infectious disease. He has won numerous teaching awards and he is an Associate Professor of infectious disease of UCLA.
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Dr Jessica Hochman is a board certified pediatrician, mom to three children, and she is very passionate about the health and well being of children. Most of her educational videos are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner.
Do you have a future topic you'd like Dr Jessica Hochman to discuss? Email Dr Jessica Hochman [e-mail].
Follow her on Instagram: @AskDrJessica
Subscribe to her YouTube channel! Ask Dr Jessica
Subscribe to this podcast: Ask Dr Jessica
Subscribe to her mailing list: www.askdrjessicamd.com
The information presented in Ask Dr Jessica is for general educational purposes only. She does not diagnose medical conditions or formulate treatment plans for specific individuals. If you have a concern about your child's health, be sure to call your child's health care provider.