Monkeypox

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Monkeypox Signs and Symptoms

Monkeypox symptoms usually start within 3 weeks of exposure to the virus. The illness typically lasts 2-4 weeks. Know the symptoms of monkeypox and when to contact a healthcare professional.

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2022 Outbreak Cases & Data

Stay up to date on the latest monkeypox cases and data trends.

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How It Spreads

Learn how monkeypox can spread and how long a person can spread it to others.

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If You Are Sick

Learn what you can do to take care of yourself as you recover and prevent the spread to others.

Prevent the Spread of Monkeypox
Vaccination Basics

Learn about who should get vaccinated, where to get vaccinated, how much it costs, and more about the approved vaccines.

Monkeypox Vaccines
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Page last reviewed: September 7, 2022
Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Division of High-Consequence Pathogens and Pathology (DHCPP)