Introduction — This topic includes links to society and government-sponsored guidelines from selected countries and regions around the world. We will update these links periodically; newer versions of some guidelines may be available on each society's website. Some societies may require users to log in to access their guidelines.
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International
●WHO: Laboratory testing for the monkeypox virus – Interim guidance (2022)
●WHO: Public health advice for gatherings during the current monkeypox outbreak (2022)
●WHO: Risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) for monkeypox outbreaks – Interim guidance (2022)
●WHO: Surveillance, case investigation and contact tracing for monkeypox – Interim guidance (2022)
●WHO: Vaccines and immunization for monkeypox – Interim guidance (2022)
●WHO: Case definition for notification of smallpox under the IHR (2005) (published 2016)
●WHO: Smallpox – Clinical diagnosis (2016)
Canada
●PHAC: Monkeypox – Public health management of cases and contacts in Canada (2022)
●PHAC: Canadian Immunization Guide - Smallpox and monkeypox vaccine (2014, updated 2020)
United States
●CDC: Monkeypox – Information for healthcare professionals (2022)
•What healthcare professionals should know
-Considerations for people with HIV
-Isolation and prevention practices
-Obtaining and using TPOXX (tecovirimat)
-Infection control in healthcare settings
-Isolation and infection control at home
-Autopsy and handling of human remains
●CDC: Smallpox – For clinicians (2019)
•Transmission (2016)
•Clinical disease (2016)
•Diagnosis & evaluation (2017)
•Treatment (2021)
•Vaccination information (2017)
Europe
●ECDC: Risk assessment – Monkeypox multi-country outbreak (2022)
●ECDC: Risk communication and community engagement approaches during the monkeypox outbreak in Europe (2022)
United Kingdom
●British HIV Association (BHIVA): Rapid statement on monkeypox virus (2022)
●UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA): Monkeypox – Guidance (2022)
•De-isolation and discharge of monkeypox-infected patients
•Principles for monkeypox control in the UK – 4 nations consensus statement
•Prisons and places of detention
•Cleaning sex-on-premises venues
•Planning events and mass gatherings
•Reducing risk of transmission at vaccination clinics
●UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA): The Green Book – Smallpox and monkeypox (2013, updated 2022)
●BHIVA: Guidelines on the use of vaccines in HIV-positive adults – Smallpox (2015)
Australia–New Zealand