Prevent MPOX while traveling | MPOX

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Current Outbreaks and Travel Health Notices

MPOX comes in two types of clade I and clade II. Travelers to countries where Clade I MPOX is spreading should know how MPOX is spreading. If you are anticipating certain sexual activity during your trip, they should be vaccinated with two doses of Jynneos. There is a continuing global outbreak of Clade II MPOX, which began in 2022. Cases continue to spread at low levels in many countries around the world.

visit MPOX in the US and around the world: Current Status For more information.

Before moving to an area where MPOX is spread out

Avoid MPOX while traveling

• Consider avoiding rashes seen in others and minimizing skin-to-skin contact. This is especially important at raves, parties, or clubs with minimal clothing, direct and personal, often skin-to-skin contact.
• Don’t kiss, hug, hug, hug or have sex with someone on MPOX.
• Do not share dishes, dishes, dishes, or cups with MPOX people.
• Do not handle or touch MPOX people’s bedding, towels, or clothing.
• If you are caring for MPOX people, maintain distance, prevent MPOX people from directly helping with feeding or drinking, and do not wear personal protective equipment if you need to wear gloves, gowns, or goggles.
• In one area MPOX is endemic (Regularly discovered) Avoid contact with animals that can carry viruses that cause MPOX, such as rodents and primates.
• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer after using the bathroom, especially before eating or touching your face.

vaccination

If you are traveling, the CDC recommends vaccinations If you are eligiblewhich includes those planning to travel to the country MPOX Outbreak Anticipate participation in specific sexual activities.

Be sure to get MPOX vaccinated before traveling. If possible, get the first dose of the MPOX vaccine at least 6 weeks before your trip. Get a second dose after 4 weeks. It takes another two weeks to get the best protection against MPOX.

If you get sick from MPOX while on or after a trip

• If you have developed it, please seek medical care immediately. New, unexplainable skin rash Avoid contact with others (lesions in the throat), fever or chills.
• Before developing symptoms, tell your doctor where you traveled for the last 21 days.

If you have an MPOX, please do not travel

• Separate at home or somewhere else Until symptoms go away and the rash goes away. This means that all the scabs have been removed and a fresh layer of skin has formed.
• It is especially important not to move if you have breathing symptoms such as fever, mouth sores or sore throat, nose congestion, or cough.
• If you have an MPOX and have to travel, cover the rash and wear a suitable mask.
• Perform additional steps to Prevents spread to others.
• Be aware of public health laws and regulations at international destinations.
  • If you are in touch with people traveling internationally with an MPOX, you may be subject to local public health laws and regulations.
  • When testing MPOX tests, you may need to separate them until they are no longer considered contagious.
  • Please check the Ministry of Health at your destination US Embassy A website that learns about MPOX-related requirements at destinations.
• If you need medical care overseas, please refer to it Get health care while traveling. Options process It may not be available in some countries.

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