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It's been six months since I started this thread on Monkeypox. Back then it was just a medical spectre of a potential problem on the horizon. Since then we have gone through the whole cycle of the epidemic it appears and most of us come out the other side unscathed.
Fortunately there was a vaccine at the ready, unlike Covid, and the means of transmission meant that whole populations were not going to be subject to catching it. But for most of the participants in this forum, who have sex with other men, the warnings of public health people to get vaccinated were well to be taken seriously.
I don't feel as if I have to continue contributing to this thread now unless something changes. But it has elicited an incredible response in the last half year. It's been great learning of other peoples' experiences. Thank you.

I am fully vaccinated and encourage others to do the same. I also appreciate this forum and discussion about risks since it's only a matter of time before I hook up with a guy that is not vaccinated. After taking a break for the last six months I'm ready to get back in the game.

Although I technically agree with most of what you said, it was a bit harsh, Unicorn.   I have frequently (and privately) lamented Billybob's choice of words. He uses words that scientists & physicians use. So, sure, I understand them, as do you, but we were trained to do so.  I fear non-scientists/physicians may not understand him at times. Medical school was like a 4 year degree in a Foreign Language.    Nevertheless,  I rarely disagree with the ideas/content behind the words he chooses.  He's quite bright & knows his shit (good on you, Billybob!).   
BILLYBOB:  might I make a suggestion(s)?
1) PLEASE dont leave till March. Stay! We NEED you on the Mens Health Forum.  You know Science & how to read & interpret good research. If all the smart kids leave the room, this forum risks becoming an echo chamber of misinformation,  medical distortions, and unrestrained craziness. 
2)  When you write a post, BEFORE, you hit "Submit Reply" go back & read what you wrote. Remove all scientific words/phrases & replace it with a word or phrase a 12 yr old would understand.  THEN, you have increased the knowledge of your audience 5 fold, cuz I fear you lose some of the participants on this forum as they cant understand your well-thought-out responses.  Even I have to sometimes re-read again (and again) your posts to make sure I'm getting you right. But, you are NEEDED, ok. We love you & hate to see you go. 
UNICORN- I strongly disagree with you in your advice that gay men on this forum no longer need MPX vaccination due to the significantly reduced incidence of new infections in November '22 vs July '22.  The men on this forum either HIRE HOOKERS (like me! ) or ARE HOOKERS!  Um, could there be a higher at risk group for MPX?  FYI:  I am still seeing MPX infections in my clinic (large East coast city with a sizable gay community),  albeit much less compared to July.  Just as we finish the race is NOT the time to stop running. These MPX infections HALT men in their tracts. No more going work, going out with friends,  heck, no more going out period. And it lasts several weeks. Gay men (especially those who hire & their escort compatriots) are (VERY) sexually active (I'm not judging cuz I luv sex & hiring!!) and there is still enough MPX infections going around that if we dont continue & complete the MPX drive, the new infections will start going back UP. 
TO MY BELOVED FORUM MEMBERS, clients & escorts alike:  MPX isnt fun & it's no joke. I just saw (another) case of rectal MPX & sure, the patient is not gonna die, but he is having epic suffering.  Dont switch places with him.
Please get MPX vaccinated ASAP.
Love & hugs to all
Josh  

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