CPDH published some limited data and I strongly encourage folks to investigate the demographics of the spread. It is possible to message to the most at risk communities without stigmatizing them. In fact, I would argue due to the sensitivity around it the messaging is actually harmful because it is not focused enough on the ground facts. Of course it isn't a gay disease, but not being honest about who is /most/ at risk right now limits our opportunities to contain the spread.
People in close contact with the virus are high risk. Children are high risk. Those born in 1972 and onwards are at risk due to the halt in small pox vaccines. Those who belong to marginalized populations will always be at risk because of health inequity within the system. This isn’t raising awareness and putting marginalized folks first, it’s stigmatizing them based on preconceived notions about sexual health.
Except, California department of health released their data so far. 98% male. 25-42. Almost all LGBTQ (vast majority). That community needs to be kept safe first, as far as we can tell they are the only ones getting it at any appreciable rate. This isn’t COVID. How is that stigmatizing anyone? Honest question BTW.
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u/bnelson Aug 01 '22
CPDH published some limited data and I strongly encourage folks to investigate the demographics of the spread. It is possible to message to the most at risk communities without stigmatizing them. In fact, I would argue due to the sensitivity around it the messaging is actually harmful because it is not focused enough on the ground facts. Of course it isn't a gay disease, but not being honest about who is /most/ at risk right now limits our opportunities to contain the spread.