Mpox

Mpox is a viral infection that often spreads through close, skin-to-skin contact. Protect yourself from mpox. Schedule a no-cost vaccine appointment with your healthcare provider or visit MyTurn.ca.gov.

Get text updates about mpox from the County. Text COSD MPOX to 468-311.

Get text updates about mpox from the County. Text COSD MPOX to 468-311. Phone users: tap to create the message.

Learn about mpox, including how to protect yourself, how it spreads, symptoms, and what to do if you are sick.

About Mpox

Learn about mpox, including how to protect yourself, how it spreads, symptoms, and what to do if you are sick.
Information and resources to care for patients and prevent and control mpox.

For Healthcare Professionals

Information and resources to care for patients and prevent and control mpox.
Information about mpox cases and vaccinations in San Diego.

Local Data

Information about mpox cases and vaccinations in San Diego.
Information about the mpox vaccine, how it is given, and recommendations.

About Mpox Vaccination

Information about the mpox vaccine, how it is given, and recommendations.

Information about where to get mpox vaccines in San Diego.

Getting the Mpox Vaccine

Information about where to get mpox vaccines in San Diego.
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Educational Materials

Flyers, posters, and additional resources.
Information about the County's Mpox response and events.

Local Situation

Clinical Trial Open

UCSD Participating in National Institute of Health (NIH)
Study of Tecovirimat for Human Monkeypox Virus 

You may be eligible to join a NIH clinical study of the drug tecovirimat (TPOX). To learn more about this study including eligibility requirements, visit this website UCSD Monkeypox Trial → Tecovirimat for Human Monkeypox Virus.

For more information, contact the Epidemiology Unit at (619) 692-8499 or send us an e-mail.