2022 Monkeypox Outbreak

Need-to-know quick facts and links to more information

Map showing total number of confirmed cases and offering a state-by-state case breakdown

Downloadable PDF, also available in Spanish

Case definition, clinical guidance, vaccine information, infection control, specimen collection, and more

MA public health officials' press releases regarding the number of monkeypox cases in MA.

Information about the JYNNEOS vaccine, eligibility, availability, and information for healthcare providers.

Plain language summary of how the monkeypox virus spreads, how it presents, and how to prevent the spread. Includes patient handouts.

Overview of monkeypox from WHO

Global perspectives on the monkeypox outbreak available in multiple languages

Edouard Mathieu, Fiona Spooner, Saloni Dattani, Hannah Ritchie and Max Roser (2022) - "Monkeypox". Published online at OurWorldInData.org. Retrieved from: 'https://ourworldindata.org/monkeypox' [Online Resource]

WHO invites Member States, health facilities and other entities to participate in the global effort to collect anonymized clinical data relating to suspected or confirmed cases of monkeypox and contribute data to the WHO Global Clinical Platform using a standardized clinical characterization case report forms (CRF) .

Maintained by Global.health. Includes data about cases, countries, genomic sequencing and patient demographics

Avoid stigmatizing monkeypox by communicating the facts: anyone can get monkeypox, and everyone should take precautions to keep themselves and their loved ones safe.

Fact sheet, infographics, and vaccination information geared towards the LGBTQIA+ community and clinicians in the Boston area

Patient information and vaccination registration for Central Massachusetts