Information for Health Departments
2022 U.S. Monkeypox Outbreak
CDC is working with state and local health officials to identify people who may have been in contact with people who have tested positive for monkeypox, so they can monitor their health.
Reporting Cases
CDC encourages health departments to report data for patients who meet the probable or confirmed monkeypox case definition.
More on Case ReportingConsiderations for Monkeypox Vaccination
When properly administered before or after a recent exposure, vaccines can be effective tools at protecting people against monkeypox illness.
More on VaccinationIntervention Services
Within health departments, monkeypox efforts may fall to disease intervention specialists.
More on Intervention ServicesOther Resources
- Isolation and Prevention Practices for People with Monkeypox
- Specimen Collection
- Monkeypox Case Definition
- Reducing Stigma in Communication and Community Engagement
- For clinical information: Healthcare Professionals
- For PCR testing details: Laboratories
Page last reviewed: July 22, 2022