Mpox
Multiple cases of mpox have been reported in several countries that don’t normally report mpox, including the United States.
- Mpox does not spread easily from person to person, and the virus is spreading mostly through close, intimate contact with someone who has mpox.
- See the latest number of cases in Wisconsin on the Wisconsin Department of Health Services website . For case counts nationally, see the CDC’s website .
Mpox Vaccine
Vaccine Eligibility (Updated October 5, 2022)
Wisconsin DHS currently recommends vaccination for people who had known exposure to someone with mpox and people with certain risk factors who are more likely to be exposed to the virus. This includes:
- Known contacts who are identified by public health via case investigation, contact tracing, and risk exposure analysis.
- Presumed contacts who may meet the following criteria:
- People who know that a sexual partner in the past 14 days was diagnosed with mpox.
- People considered to have elevated risk of exposure to mpox in the future:
- Gay men, bisexual men, trans men and women, any men who have sex with men, and gender non-conforming/non-binary individuals who:
- Have recently had multiple or anonymous sex partners. This may include people living with HIV and people who take HIV pre-exposure because of increased risk of sexually transmitted infections.
- Have new diagnosis of one or more nationally reportable sexually transmitted diseases (for example, acute HIV, chancroid, chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis).
- Gay men, bisexual men, trans men and women, any men who have sex with men, and gender non-conforming/non-binary individuals who:
- People who attended or had sex at an event/venue where mpox exposure is a risk.
- Sexual partners of people with the above risks.
- People who anticipate experiencing the above risks.
- People in certain occupational exposure groups:
- Clinical and research lab staff who directly handle orthopoxviruses or material that may contain orthopoxviruses.
- Healthcare providers who directly care for patients with sexually transmitted infections.
Vaccine Availability
We are currently offering the JYNNEOS vaccine to individuals 18 & older who live or work in Wisconsin and meet one the following criteria listed above. To schedule an appointment, please call or text us at 414-769-2239. Appointments are preferred, walk-ins may be accepted depending on availability.
Mpox Testing
If you have symptoms or have been exposed to mpox, contact your healthcare provider as soon as possible to be tested. Healthcare providers can provide testing and care for people who are diagnosed with mpox.
Testing Locations in Milwaukee County
General Mpox Information
Mpox is a disease caused by a virus (mpox virus). Mpox can cause a rash which may look like pimples or blisters, sometimes with a flu-like illness. While public health officials work to contain the current outbreak, it is important that you to have information so you can make informed choices when you are in spaces or situations where mpox could be spread.
- Learn more about how mpox is spread, the symptoms, treatment options, and prevention here.
- If you were exposed to mpox, monitor for signs and symptoms for 21 days. For more information and a symptoms monitoring sheet, visit here.
- For information on cleaning and disinfecting areas that may be infected with mpox virus, visit here.
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