NHS response to outbreak of Clade I mpox in Eastern and Central Africa

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Letters, suggested action cards and a guidance document covering community, primary care settings, and secondary care via emergency departments. These include how to source appropriate advice on patient assessment and testing.

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This document outlines recommended infection prevention and control measures to prevent the transmission of mpox in healthcare settings in England, and to operationalise pathogen-specific guidance on mpox from the UK Health Security Agency.

Accessible version published 17 September 2024.

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Letter from Dr Mike Prentice, National Director for NHS Resilience, NHS England.

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PDF version of all 4 action cards.

Updated 25 October 2024.

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