Monkeypox Information, Maryland Department of Health

Monkeypox Information, Maryland Department of Health
https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/OIDEOR/Pages/monkeypox.aspx

Resource Details
Alternate Name	MPX Information, Maryland Department of Health
Description	9/2/2022 MDH has released a new MPX vaccine pre-registration system. Visit https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/OIDEOR/Pages/mpx-vax-preregistration.aspx to pre-register. Anyone may pre-register for a vaccine appointment. However, they may not receive an appointment unless they meet the eligibility criteria. Individuals who have trouble pre-registering can call 443-488-4648 from 8:00AM-4:30PM, Mon-Fri (excluding state holidays.) 8/29/2022 MDH has released a human monkeypox data dashboard containing demographics on human monkeypox case counts and vaccination numbers in the state. https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/OIDEOR/Pages/monkeypox.aspx MONKEYPOX INFORMATION: The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) is working with partners to monitor the global Human Monkeypox outbreak and provide information to residents. Symptoms of monkeypox can include: fever, headache, muscle aches and backache, a rash that can look like pimples or blisters that appears on the face, inside the mouth, and on other parts of the body, like the hands, feet, chest, genitals, or anus, swollen lymph nodes, chills. exhaustion. The rash goes through different stages before healing completely. The illness typically lasts 2-4 weeks. Sometimes, people get a rash first, followed by other symptoms. Others only experience a rash. Transmission Monkeypox spreads through: Direct contact with the infectious rash, scabs, or body fluids, respiratory secretions during prolonged, face-to-face contact, or during intimate physical contact, such as kissing, cuddling, or sex, touching items (such as clothing or linens) that previously touched the infectious rash or body fluids. Pregnant people can spread the virus to their fetus through the placenta. It’s also possible for people to get monkeypox from infected animals, either by being scratched or bitten by the animal or by preparing or eating meat or using products from an infected animal. Monkeypox can spread from the time symptoms start until the rash has fully healed and a fresh layer of skin has formed. The illness typically lasts 2-4 weeks. People who do not have symptoms cannot spread the virus to others. At this time, it is not known if monkeypox can spread through semen or vaginal fluids. Prevention Avoid close, skin-to-skin contact with people who have a rash that looks like monkeypox. Do not touch the rash or scabs of a person with monkeypox. Do not kiss, hug, cuddle or have sex with someone with monkeypox. Do not share eating utensils or cups with a person with monkeypox. Do not handle or touch the bedding, towels, or clothing of a person with monkeypox. Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. In Central and West Africa, avoid contact with animals that can spread monkeypox virus, usually rodents and primates. Also, avoid sick or dead animals, as well as bedding or other materials they have touched. Healthcare providers treating potentially-infected patients should ensure that the patient is properly isolated and that the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is used. If an individual is sick with monkeypox, they should follow CDC guidance on how to isolateand disinfect at home to avoid exposing others. Testing and Treatment At this time, the risk to the general public appears to be low. Individuals who believe they were exposed to monkeypox or have an illness that could be monkeypox should contact their healthcare provider. People without a provider or insurance should visit health.maryland.gov/CSTIP/local to contact their local health department. Healthcare providers who suspect human monkeypox in a patient can order testing directly through some commercial laboratories. Providers seeking monkeypox virus testing at the MDH laboratory must get health department approval prior to submitting specimens and follow the MDH Laboratories Administration specimen submission guidance. Healthcare providers should educate patients on home isolation while results are pending.Human monkeypox vaccine and treatments are not available through routine providers, though the health department can assist with coordinating these resources. Visit the MDH website for updates and follow the agency at http://www.twitter.com/MDHealthDept and https://www.facebook.com/MDHealthDept. For MDH Monkeypox resources and information for clinicians visit https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/OIDEOR/Pages/monkeypox.aspx#mokeypoxResource

	Defined coverage areas: Maryland


Hours Of Operation	Varies.

Program
Eligibility	Members of the public.


Program Fees	None.







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Main	410-767-6500
Vaccine Pre-Registration Technical Support	443-488-4648




Main Contact Name	Maryland Department of Health







Sites offering this Program	201 West Preston Street