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Letters, guidance and a supporting tool outlining the NHS response to the ongoing monkeypox outbreak.

 

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Letter and guidance.

Published 1 February 2023.

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** This document has been withdrawn, please refer to the latest guidance **

In response to the monkepox outbreak, in line with the UK Health Security Agency principles paper, a risk stratified clinical approach has been developed to ensure that confirmed cases receive appropriate care, while also managing transmission risk.

Updated 22 September 2022.

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** This document has been withdrawn, please refer to the latest guidance **

This letter explains that the public health agencies of the four nations of the UK have agreed that, as from 5 July 2022, the current specific outbreak clade of monkeypox in the UK will no longer be designated as a high consequence infectious disease.

Published 6 July 2022.

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** This document has been withdrawn, please refer to the latest guidance **

This letter outlines the NHS response to the ongoing monkeypox outbreak.

Published 1 June 2022.

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** This document has been withdrawn, please refer to the latest guidance **

This guidance sets out measures for the operational delivery of monkeypox vaccinations in line with UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) guidance.

Published 23 June 2022.

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** This document has been withdrawn, please refer to the latest guidance **

This document sets out the safe care of positive monkeypox cases who are able to isolate at home.

Published 21 June 2022.

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** This document has been withdrawn, please refer to the latest guidance **

Published 21 June 2022.