Monkeypox NCPHD web page is here: https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3608/Monkeypox-Information

Contains info about:

• Symptoms, Transmission, Cases in California
• Prevention (social gatherings, congregate settings, pets)
• Info for health care providers
• FAQs

Monkeypox is a rare disease that is caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox virus belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus which includes the variola (smallpox) virus as well as the vaccinia virus, which is used in the smallpox vaccine. Monkeypox is of public health concern because the illness is similar to smallpox and can be spread from infected humans, animals, and materials contaminated with the virus. Monkeypox is less transmissible and usually less severe than smallpox.