Monkeypox Resources for Clinicians and Patients

Monkeypox is a virus spread mostly through close, intimate contact with someone who has already contracted the virus. As part of the whole-of-government approach to tackling monkeypox, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is working closely with public health officials and other key stakeholders to ensure high-risk communities across the country get vaccines, testing, and treatments.

In addition to browsing information from national organizations, you should reach out to your state and/or local health departments and state epidemiologists for updates in the jurisdiction where your facilities are located.

The Office of Population Affairs (OPA) compiled the resources below to assist organizations and clinics that may see patients with suspected or confirmed monkeypox infection.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides resources and information for health care professionals:

• Information for Healthcare Professionals
• Clinical Recognition: Key Characteristics for Identifying Monkeypox
• Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare Settings
• Clinician Frequently Asked Questions: Monkeypox
• Communication Resources (Print resources, graphics, videos, publications, and social media)
• Reducing Stigma in Monkeypox Communication and Community Engagement

The CDC also provides information for patients:

• Safer Sex, Social Gatherings, and Monkeypox (Fact sheet available in multiple language, located at the bottom of the page)
• Summer 2022 Health Tips for Gay and Bi Men (A palm card with a QR code available at the bottom of the page)

The Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) have additional resources:

• Monkeypox: What You Need to Know (IDSA)
• Monkeypox Patient Fact Sheet (En Español) (IDSA)
• Monkeypox Frequently Asked Questions (ACOG)