Home Monkeypox (hMPXV) Monkeypox is a rare disease that is caused by infection with the monkeypox virus and is related to the smallpox virus. While generally less severe and much less contagious than smallpox, monkeypox can be a serious illness. It spreads from infected humans, animals, and materials contaminated with the virus but primarily through close, personal, often skin-to-skin contact with people who have monkeypox symptoms, such as rash and sores. RESOURCE CENTER Until The Work Is Done Silver State Equality brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in Nevada and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people. About Us Join Silver State Equality Silver State Equality brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in Nevada and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people. Sign up to become a Silver State Equality member today! Support Our Work We’re fighting for full LGBTQ+ equality on multiple fronts: passing pro-equality legislation, electing pro-equality leaders, fighting for civil rights in the courtroom and reducing disparities in LGBTQ+ health and well-being. Will you join us? Donate Attend An Event PRIDE 2022HAPPY HOUR June 8 2021 Silver StateEquality Luncheon June 23 Events Take Action Stay Informed Register to Vote Volunteer Action Center News Statement on the Passage of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” BillRead MoreGovernor Sisolak Signs into Law Legislation Modernizing Nevada’s HIV LawsRead MoreNevada Legislature passes bill to modernize state’s HIV lawsRead More News