Mpox

Blue mpox virus

 

Mpox is caused by infection with the mpox virus. Mpox virus is part of the same family of viruses as variola virus, the virus that causes smallpox. Mpox symptoms are similar to smallpox symptoms, but milder, and mpox is rarely fatal. Mpox is not related to chickenpox.

Get more information and resources about Mpox (known before as Monkeypox) below!

Mpox Vaccine

Learn about vaccines to prevent mpox, when to get it and where to get it, plus what to do once you're vaccinated.
Testing

What you need to know about when to get tested, how to get tested and where to get tested for mpox, as well HIV and other STIs.
Mpox Data

Data on rates of Mpox vaccinations and cases in North Dakota and the United States as a whole.
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Diagnostic Providers and Labs

Information on provider reference CDC guidance, laboratory testing, treatment and more.
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Vaccine Providers

Information on available vaccines and other orthopox viruses.
FAQ for People Who Have Mpox
Mpox FAQ, Prevention & Testing
Mpox Data Dashboard
Mpox Data