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Check with your local health department (LHD) for more information on case reporting and treatment options available.

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Related Materials

iconAnimals and Mpox:

  • Mpox in Animals

  • Pets in the Home 

  • For Public Health Veterinarians and Animal Health Officials

  • Examining Animals with Suspected Mpox

Community Resources - Protecting Yourself and Your Community 

As mpox cases spread globally, help your family and community stay protected and healthy with the latest resources and guidance. Please also check with your health care provider, local health clinic, and local public health department for additional information on testing, treatment, and vaccines.

General Information | If you have mpox | Prevention | Community | Congregate Settings | Home, Families, and Children​

General Information 

  • ​​​Mpox Q&As - CDPH webpage on frequently asked questions for mpox. 
  • What is Mpox (PDF) – CDPH fact sheet overview on mpox. 
  • ​About Mpox – CDC website with overview of mpox.​ 
  • U.S Map and Case Count – CDC map on reported cases within the U.S. 
  • Mpox General Public Communications Toolkit – CDPH webpage fact sheets, videos, and graphics on mpox. 
  • Mpox Campaign Toolkit - CDPH communication webpage for community based organizations and local health departments. 
  • ​Travel Guidance – CDC guidance for international travelers and mpox outbreaks outside the U.S.

​If you have mpox

  • ​If Your Are Sick - CDC information on what to do if you are sick with mpox. 
  • Isolation and Infection Control At Home – CDC information for isolation if you are sick with mpox 
  • Disinfecting Homes and Other Non-Healthcare Settings – CDC guidance on disinfection in non-healthcare settings. 
  • Tell Your Partner – Visit tellyourpartner.org for anonymous reporting 

Prevention 

  • ​​Vaccine Q&As – CDPH webpage on the JYNNEOs vaccine. 
  • Use the Mpox Vaccine Locator or MyTurn to find a vaccinator location near you. If you have trouble obtaining the vaccine, please contact your local health department​ for further guidance. 
  • If You’re a Close Contact – CDC information on monitoring and testing for mpox if exposed 
  • Mpox General Public Communications Toolkit – CDPH webpage fact sheets, videos, and graphics on mpox. 

Community

  • ​​Social Gatherings, Safer Sex and Mpox – CDC webpage on mpox prevention during social, intimate, and sexual activities. 
  • Safer Sex & Mpox Fact Sheet – CDPH fact sheet on safer sex practices to prevent mpox. 

Congregate Settings 

  • ​Mpox Infection Control in Congregate Shelters, including Homeless Shelters – CDPH guidance for people living and providers working in shelters and congregate living settings. 
  • Considerations for Reducing Mpox Transmission in Congregate Living Settings – CDC guidance on congregate living facilities for mpox 

Home, Families, and Children

  • What is Mpox– American Academy of Pediatrics webpage on mpox. 
  • CDPH Mpox Considerations for Childcare and School Settings​ – CDPH guidance for administrators and staff of schools and childcare settings 
  • Pregnancy & Mpox (PDF) – CDPH fact sheet on mpox's impact on pregnancy. 
  • Pets in the Home​ - CDC information on what infected pet owners can do to protect their pets. ​
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How Can We Help You?

Connect with CDPH for additional mpox resources.

Contact CDPH STD Control Branch Mpox Team

If you need further clarification or have questions, comments, and concerns regarding CDPH Mpox, submit an inquiry​.

Contact Your Local Public Health Department

Reach out to your local health department with any questions.​

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