08/05/2022: Lab Advisory: HHS Declares Mpox a Public Health Emergency

Audience: Clinical Laboratory Professionals

Level: Lab Advisory

On August 4, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared a public health emergency (PHE) in response to the current mpox outbreak. Declaring a PHE enables public health officials to take swift critical actions that will help meet the demands of this outbreak.

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Resources

• U.S. Mpox 2022: Situation Summary
• Preparation and Collection of Specimens
• Laboratory Procedures and Biosafety Guidelines
• Information For Laboratory Personnel

Questions?

• If you are a clinical or public health laboratory professional, contact LOCS.
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Thank you,

The Laboratory Outreach Communication System

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Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services (CSELS)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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