Providers are mandated to report MPX to the local Health Department.

 

How to Report a Suspected MPX Case:

• Fill out the CMR

• Call the KCDPH at (559) 584-1401 during normal hours.

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Vaccine Resources for Healthcare Providers:

• Consideration for Monkeypox Vaccination – CDC strategies, vaccine information, planning considerations, and vaccine resources.

• EZIZ Vaccine Resources – Monkeypox vaccination resources on JYNNEOS including vaccine administration and adverse reactions.

• Monkeypox and Smallpox Vaccine Guidance – CDC guidance on vaccine effectiveness, including vaccine administration and adverse reactions.

• Interim guidance: Intradermal administration of JYNNEOS Smallpox and Monkeypox vaccine recommended to extend scarce supplies

• What Healthcare Professionals Should Know

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Testing Guidance:

• Review testing guidance information

• Specimen Collection guidance, contact CD at 559-584-1401

• Information for Health Care Providers 

• Commercial laboratories providing monkeypox testing:

  • ​LabCorp Monkeypox (Orthopoxvirus), DNA, PCR Test – Labcorp resource on MPX tests.

  • Quest Diagnostics Monkeypox Virus DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR - Quest Diagnostics resource on test details and FAQs.

  • Monkeypox Mayo Clinic Lab Ordering – main page for ordering tests from Mayo Clinic.

  • Monkeypox Testing Sonic Healthcare USA -main page for ordering tests from Sonic Healthcare.

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Treatment:

• Review link for more information on caring for patients and PPE guidance:

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Additional Information for providers:

• How to safely put on / take off PPE

• Preparation and collection

• Infection Control: Healthcare Settings | Monkeypox | Poxvirus | CDC

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