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1. Mpox | Poxvirus | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/mpox/index.html
Description: WebGet Both Doses of the Mpox Vaccine. Vaccination is an important tool in preventing the spread of mpox. The vaccine may still protect against severe illness, hospitalization, and death. Get vaccinated with both doses of the vaccine for the best protection. Mpox Vaccines.
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2. CDC Monkeypox Response: Transmission | CDC Online Newsroom | CDC
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2022/0509-monkeypox-transmission.html
Description: WebJun 9, 2022 · For Immediate release: Thursday, June 9, 2022. Contact: Media Relations. (404) 639-3286. Monkeypox virus is a completely different virus than the viruses that cause COVID-19 or measles. It is not known to linger in the air and is not transmitted during short periods of shared airspace.
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3. Epidemiologic and Clinical Characteristics of Monkeypox Cases
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/71/wr/mm7132e3.htm
Description: WebFeb 9, 2024 · A global monkeypox outbreak began in 2022. What is added by this report? Among U.S. monkeypox cases with available data, 99% occurred in men, 94% of whom reported recent male-to-male sexual or close intimate contact; racial and ethnic minority groups appear to be disproportionately affected.
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4. Epidemiologic Features of the Monkeypox Outbreak and the Public
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/71/wr/mm7145a4.htm
Description: WebJan 19, 2023 · CDC’s emergency response focused on surveillance, laboratory testing, medical countermeasures, and education. A total of 26,384 U.S. monkeypox cases were reported during May 17–October 6, 2022. Among 59% of persons with data on gender and recent sexual or close intimate contact, 70% reported recent male-to-male sexual contact.
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5. Interim Guidance for the Prevention and Treatment of Monkeypox
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/71/wr/mm7132e4.htm
Description: WebAug 11, 2022 · CDC has developed clinical considerations for prevention and treatment of monkeypox in persons with HIV infection, including pre-exposure and postexposure prophylaxis with JYNNEOS vaccine, treatment with tecovirimat, and infection control. What are the implications for public health practice?
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6. Technical Report 4: Multi-National Mpox Outbreak, United States, …
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/mpox/cases-data/technical-report/report-4.html
Description: WebOct 27, 2022 · The epidemiological curve of reported monkeypox cases to CDC through October 21, 2022, with a 7-day moving daily average (which adjusts visually for fluctuations in daily disease reporting), shows that reported cases peaked nationally in early August 2022 (Figure 2).
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7. HAN Archive - 00471 | Health Alert Network (HAN) - CDC
Link: https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2022/han00471.asp
Description: WebAs of July 28, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local public health partners are reporting 4,907 cases of monkeypox in the United States across 46 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
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8. CDC and Health Partners Responding to Monkeypox Case in the …
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2022/s0518-monkeypox-case.html
Description: WebMay 18, 2022 · CDC and Health Partners Responding to Monkeypox Case in the U.S. Case identified after monkeypox clusters in several other countries. Media Statement. For Immediate Release: Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Contact: Media Relations. (404) 639-3286.
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9. Monkeypox: Updates about Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment - CDC
Link: https://emergency.cdc.gov/coca/calls/2022/callinfo_062922.asp
Description: WebBrett Petersen, MD, MPH. CAPT, U.S. Public Health Service. Deputy Chief, Poxvirus and Rabies Branch. National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Call Materials. View Slides [PDF – 2 MB] View Transcript [PDF – 84 KB] Call Information. Call Objectives. Additional Resources.
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10. HAN Archive - 00468 | Health Alert Network (HAN) - CDC
Link: https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2022/han00468.asp
Description: WebOn June 1, 2022, CDC updated and expanded its monkeypox case definitions to ensure that anyone who is suspected of having monkeypox can be tested and appropriate steps to protect contacts can be taken.