What is Monkeypox? | Neil deGrasse Tyson and Epidemiologist Anne Rimoin Explain...

What is Monkeypox? On this explainer, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice learn essential information about the history of monkeypox, how it’s spread and how people can prevent themselves from getting it with epidemiologist Dr. Anne Rimoin. Is this going to end up like COVID-19? Learn about the field of epidemiology, how monkeypox spreads, and where monkeypox comes from. Does it really come from monkeys? We take a deep dive into the history of monkeypox and zoonotic diseases. How long has it been around? How contagious is it? How does it transmit? How prevalent is it? Find out how to keep yourself and others safe from the disease. Get the NEW Cosmic Queries book (5/5 ⭐s on Amazon!): https://amzn.to/3dYIEQF Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #neildegrassetyson 0:00 - Introduction 2:04 - Epidemiology 3:53 - Dr. Rimoin’s Monkeypox Research 5:40 - What is Monkeypox? 10:03 - History of Monkeypox 12:14 - Smallpox Vaccines 15:16 - Mitigating The Spread 19:16 - Effects of Monkeypox 21:16 - Controlling Monkeypox 21:48 - Stopping Infection Abroad 24:05 - Misinformation 25:41 - Closing Notes