Mpox update

Progress of the virus 

At the time of writing, there are no cases of mpox clade I in the UK.  

Relevant guidance 

The ‘HCID Mpox (Clade I): Guidance on the management of staff working in health and social care settings who have returned from countries currently affected by mpox clade 1’ guidance is still yet to be published but I would like to emphasise again the importance of following current IPC measures and the promotion of good IPC practice.  

Current guidance and advice can be found at:: Infection prevention and control: resource for adult social care - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) & High consequence infectious diseases (HCID) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). 

Mpox Vaccine 

In our meeting last week, provider colleagues raised questions about the adult social care sector accessing mpox vaccines. UKHSA published a press release on 16 September 2024 which provides more information around the Government’s plans and support to boost the country’s resilience and to support the international effort to control the disease.  

This UKHSA press release also provides information on who should be offered vaccination, based on expert advice.  

UK secures more vaccines to help boost resilience against mpox - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)