Mpox
Find support for your community with the latest mpox mitigation tools. Please connect with your Medical and Health Operational Area Coordinator (MHOAC) (PDF) for contract tracing resources and assistance.
Check with your local health department (LHD) for more information on case reporting and treatment options available.
Topics: General | Health Care Providers | Local Health Departments
Mpox Home Isolation Guidance for the General Public | Spanish (PDF)
Intradermal Administration of JYNNEOS Smallpox and Mpox Vaccine Recommended to Extend Scarce Supplies | Spanish (PDF)
Mpox Guidance for Congregate Living Settings
Mpox Consideration for Childcare and School Settings | Spanish (PDF)
Clinical Assist Tool for Mpox Evaluation – CDPH guidance tool to aid clinicians in determining mpox diagnosis.
CDPH Guidance on the Isolation of Mpox Patients at Home - CDPH guidance on the isolation of mpox patients at home.
Clinical Recognition – CDC guidance on key mpox characteristics, clinical prodrome, and rash development.
CDC Clinical Guidance – CDC guidance for healthcare providers for managing patients with mpox.
Preparation and Collection of Specimens – CDC best practices for specimen collection, storage, and shipment of specimens for mpox diagnosis. Please note, specimens do not need to be unroofed; vigorous swabbing of the lesion is sufficient.
Commercial laboratories providing mpox testing:
LabCorp Mpox (Orthopoxvirus), DNA, PCR Test – Labcorp resource on mpox tests.
Quest Diagnostics Mpox Virus DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR - Quest Diagnostics resource on test details and FAQs.
Mpox Mayo Clinic Lab Ordering – main page for ordering tests from Mayo Clinic.
Mpox Aegis Sciences Corporation PCR Testing- main page for ordering tests from Aegis Sciences.
Mpox Testing Sonic Healthcare USA -main page for ordering tests from Sonic Healthcare.
Information for Laboratory Personnel – CDC information on laboratory procedures and testing, including RT-PCR assays and PPE.
Infection Control - CDC guidance that includes transmission prevention, patient placement and PPE.
Infection Prevention and Control of Mpox in Healthcare Settings – CDC guidance that includes transmission prevention, patient placement and PPE.
Monitoring People Who Have Been Exposed - CDC guidelines for monitoring people who were exposed to confirmed infected animals or people.
Clinical Consideration for Mpox in People Who are Pregnant or Breastfeeding - CDC guidance for mpox infection in people who are pregnant and/or breastfeeding.
Clinical Consideration for Treatment and Prophylaxis of Mpox Virus Infection in People with HIV - CDC guidance for patients with HIV who might or have been exposed to mpox.
Clinical Consideration for Mpox in Children and Adolescents – CDC guidance for healthcare providers assisting those under the age of 18.
Supportive Care Guidance - CDPH guidance on supportive care measures for patients.
Mpox Tecovirimat Treatment Information for Providers - CDPH clinical guidance on treatment of mpox with Tecovirimat.
Consent to Medical Services for the Treatment of Mpox in Minors - CDPH guidance on obtaning minor consent for health care providers and local health departments.
Treatment Information for Healthcare Professionals - CDC interim clinical guidance and medical counter measures (including TPOXX) available for treatment of mpox.
Clinical Considerations for Pain Management of Mpox - CDC guidance on pain management.
Obtaining and Using TPOXX (Tecovirimat) - CDC guidance how to request TPOXX through the Strategic National Stockpile.
Guidance for Tecovirimat Use Under Expanded Access Investigational New Drug Protocol during 2022 U.S. Mpox Cases – CDC guidance regarding Tecovirimat use.
Mpox Exposure Management – CDPH guidance regarding recommendations for management of persons with possible exposure to someone with mpox in community settings.
Case Reporting Recommendations for Health Departments – CDC guidance for health department reporting.
Prioritizing inventory of JYNNEOS smallpox and Mpox vaccine – CDPH Updated guidance on administering 2nd doses at recommended 28 day interval
Considerations for Mpox Vaccination in California - CDPH guidance on priority populations for vaccination, venues to consider vaccine administration and health education considerations
Interim guidance: Intradermal administration of JYNNEOS smallpox and Mpox vaccine recommended to extend scarce supplies - CDPH guidance on intradermal administration
Mpox Guidance for Homeless Service Providers - CDPH guidance for homeless shelter operators and providers
Mpox Guidance for Correctional Facilities | Spanish (PDF) - CDPH guidance for state and local correctional facilities
Mpox Investigation Quicksheet - CDPH quicksheet for local health departments
Connect with CDPH for additional mpox resources.
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