At a glance
This COCA Call will provide updates on the epidemiology of the monkeypox outbreak, commercial testing capability, how to obtain and use TPOXX (tecovirimat) to treat monkeypox, and vaccine strategy.
Overview
This COCA Call will provide updates on the epidemiology of the monkeypox outbreak, commercial testing capability, how to obtain and use TPOXX (tecovirimat) to treat monkeypox, and vaccine strategy.
Presenters
María E. Negrón Sureda, DVM, PhD, MS
Veterinary Medical Officer
Epidemiology Task Force Lead
2022 Multinational Monkeypox Response
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Christina L. Hutson PhD, MS
Laboratory and Testing Task Force Lead
2022 Multinational Monkeypox Response
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Stephen Flores, PhD
Behavioral Scientist
Clinical Task Force
2022 Multinational Monkeypox Response
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Yon Yu, PharmD
CAPT, U.S. Public Health Service
Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Guidelines Team Lead
Clinical Task Force
2022 Multinational Monkeypox Response
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Call Objectives
- Cite background information on the topic covered during the presentation.
- Discuss CDC's role in the topic covered during the presentation.
- Describe the topic's implications for clinicians.
- Discuss concerns and/or issues related to preparedness for and/or response to urgent public health threats.
- Promote health improvement, wellness, and disease prevention in cooperation with patients, communities, at-risk populations, and other members of an interprofessional team of healthcare providers.
Target Audience
- Physicians
- Nurses
- Pharmacists
- Veterinarians
- Physician Assistants
- Health Educators
- Other Clinicians
Additional Information
- Contact Information: coca@cdc.gov
- Support/Funding: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Emergency Risk Communication Branch
- Method of Participation: You may participate in the educational activity by viewing the program information above.