Monkeypox Response 2022

This repository is intended for jurisdictions to easily share resources related to monkeypox outbreak response. Please refer to the CDC website (https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/response/2022/index.html) for the most up-to-date official guidance for public health department ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The audience for this Basecamp is CSTE members working at STLT health departments participating in monkeypox response activities. Appropriate resources to upload include health department-created guidance documents, resources, or other useful tools that may be helpful to other jurisdictions during their response. Forums may be used to pose questions for discussion among STLT jurisdictions. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Prior to using this Basecamp, please ensure you review the **INSTRUCTIONS FOR BASECAMP USAGE** folder, which contains "Basecamp Repository Instructions and Rules" and "How to Change Basecamp Notification Settings." Before posting in the Forums, please review the first posting “How to Use Forums” for rules and instructions. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT: This Basecamp is not housed behind the CSTE firewall and users are not monitored by the CSTE National Office, therefore CSTE does not recommend uploading any sensitive resources. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Note: This Basecamp is not monitored by CSTE National Office staff on a daily basis. If you need to REPORT a Basecamp user, forum posting, or uploaded resource, please contact the National Office at preparedness@cste.org or call 770-458-3811 during normal business hours.
Andrew Adams, Senior Program Analyst at CSTE CDC/IDSA Clinician Call Slides 24 September — All,  Sharing the slide deck from the recent CDC/IDSA Clinician Call that includes information on both COVID and MPX. MPX slides, focusing on severe illness, begin on slide 31[IDSA Clinicians Call on Severe MPX 24 SEP 22.pdf]
Leisha Nolen Messaging on dating apps — Has there been confirmation from CDC that they are messaging on MSM dating apps? I asked a few months ago and they were planning to but never got confirmation.  5
Jen Fiddner 1st dose ID, 2nd dose SQ — Hi, During last weeks MPX update call, it was mentioned that individuals requesting SQ vaccine for their 2nd dose was allowable. Our immunization team partners are wondering if that is in writing anywhere? Thank you 2
Andrew Adams, Senior Program Analyst at CSTE California: Consent to Medical Services for Treatment of MPX in Minors — Link to a media release from California regarding the consent to medical services for the treatment of monkeypox (MPX) in California Minors: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/MPX/Consent-to-Medical-Services-for-the-Treatment-of-MPX-in-Minors.aspx
Jen Fiddner race/ethnicity case data — We're receiving feedback from community groups concerned about what they interpret as an increase in cases among Black and Hispanic individuals Monkeypox Cases by Age and Gender, Race/Ethnicity, and Symptoms | Monkeypox | Poxvirus | CDC.  Locally, we separate race and ethnicity  (e.g. White, Hisp... 5
Andrew Adams, Senior Program Analyst at CSTE California Exposure Management Guidance — Sharing a link to the newly published webpage in CA with recommendations for management of persons with possible exposure to someone with Monkeypox (MPX) in community settings:  2
Jen Fiddner Discordant test results — Hi, wondering if states, other than PA, are experiencing many discordant test result reports from Quest (orthopox positive, monkeypox negative) ? Thanks! Jen
Andrew Adams, Senior Program Analyst at CSTE California Department of Public Health MPX Infection Control Guidance for Clients in Congregate Shelters — California recently shared infection control guidance for clients in congregate shelters, including shelters for people experiencing homelessness. You can view that release and guidance here: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/MPX/MPX-Guidance-for-Homeless-Service-Providers.aspx
Andrew Adams, Senior Program Analyst at CSTE California Interim Guidance: Intradermal Administration of JYNNEOS — Please see the link below to the media release stating CDPH's interim guidance for intradermal administration of JYNNEOS:  https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Intradermal-administration-of-JYNNEOS-smallpox-and-monkeypox-vaccine-recommended-to-extend-scarce-supplies.aspx  
Andrew Adams, Senior Program Analyst at CSTE STLT Resources — All,  Please feel free to share your locally developed resources in the appropriate STLT Resources folders, and pose any questions and suggestions you may have.  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me - aadams@cste.org  -Andrew