Monkeypox

MPOX is not as widespread or infectious as COVID-19, as they are different viruses. During this MPOX outbreak, we recommend continuing basic health safety practices: wash h&s often with soap & water, stay home & seek care if you feel sick or have a new rash, wear a

well-fitting mask around others when sick, notify sexual partners about symptoms beforeh&, & practice safe sex.

Important:

To get updates about monkeypox from the County, text COSD MONKEYPOX to 468-311.

Other terms for Monkeypox include: “MPV”, “MPX”, “MPOX”, or “MPXV”

Symptoms & Reporting

Anyone exposed to monkeypox should monitor for the following symptoms for 21 days after their last exposure.

	Fever
	Headache
	Muscle aches & backache
	Swollen lymph nodes
	Chills
	Respiatory symptoms (sore throat, nasal congestion, runny nose, cough)
	Rash that looks like pimples or blisters appearing on the face, inside of mouth, h&s, feet, chest, genitals, or anus. Rash may be painful or itchy

Review more symptoms on CDC Monkeypox: Signs & Symptoms & CDC Monitoring & Risk Assessment for Persons Exposed in the Community

Notifying GCCCD of Monkeypox symptoms

If you have any of the above symptoms, email your instructors that you are staying home due to having the identified symptom(s).
Contact the Grossmont College Health & Wellness Center immediately via phone (618-644-7192) or email (health@gcccd.edu) to discuss further instructions with a campus Registered Nurse.

In either email or voicemail, include your name, student ID#, & phone The campus RN will contact you within 24hrs with further instructions regarding Monkeypox isolation, testing, or referral to Medical Provider.

Monkeypox Testing

Individuals must first test positive for the virus in order to receive treatment.

Contact your doctor to get tested or call 2-1-1 for information regarding testing & vaccination in San Diego.

Monkeypox Vaccines

Vaccine Information (CDC)

	JYNNEOS Vaccine
	ACAM2000 Vaccine

Where to get a Vaccine

At this time, vaccines are limited to those identified as at-risk for Monkeypox. See SD County MPOX Vaccine Eligibility to review eligibility.

For eligible individuals, visit https://myturn.ca.gov to schedule a Monkeypox vaccine appointment. Call 2-1-1 San Diego for questions about vaccine eligibility, availability, & scheduling appointments.

Vaccine supply is limited, check the San Diego County Public Health Monkeypox website & sign up for text alerts by texting COSD Monkeypox to 468-311 for updated information on vaccine availability.

Home Isolation

Information provided by the CDC

	What to do If You are Sick
	Isolation & Infection Control at Home
	Isolation & Prevention Practices for People with Monkeypox

Self-Isolation

If you develop symptoms, you must self-isolate. Individuals with MPOX must be cleared by a medical provider &/or pubic health department to end isolation. Isolation can take up to 2-4 weeks.

Exceptions to isolation include:

Seeing your doctor for medical care or emergencies

See CDC Monkeypox Travel for further information on required travel & travel considerations