If you are experiencing any signs or symptoms of mpox, contact your medical provider or a reliable source for medical care and testing.

If you are unsure about who to contact, call United Way First Call for Help at 2-1-1 and they will refer you.

If you are a healthcare provider and have a suspected or confirmed case of mpox, please contact us at 216.201.2080.

CONTACT OUR CLINIC FOR TESTING AND VACCINE
216.201.2041
ccbhnurse@ccbh.net

What is mpox?

Mpox is a disease caused by infection with mpox virus. It does not naturally occur in the United States. Infections are usually associated with travel to West or Central Africa or contact with imported infected animals. Cases of mpox are being identified in countries where the virus is not typically found and appear to have spread through human-to-human contact.

What are the symptoms?
Symptoms can appear 5-21 days after exposure. Early on, symptoms may include:

• Fever
• Muscle aches
• Headache
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Exhaustion
• Cough or sore throat

A rash may develop, often beginning on the face and spreading to other parts of the body including the hands, feet, eyes, mouth and/or genitals. The severity of rashes can vary among people and change in appearance throughout the infection. Infections can last two to four weeks.

Skin lesions typically begin to develop all at once and may appear anywhere on the body. They can change from being flat to becoming bumps and then blisters before scabbing over and resolving.

How does mpox spread?
Mpox can spread when:

• A person has close contact with a person infected with mpox virus
• A person comes in contact with materials such as clothing, bedding or towels that are contaminated with the virus
• Touching mpox lesions on a person’s skin
• Coming into contact with respiratory droplets or secretions from the eyes, nose and mouth from a person with mpox

How can I prevent the spread of mpox?

• Keep infected patients away from others
• Wash hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer after contact with infected animals or humans
• Avoid contact with animals that could have the virus, such as animals that are sick or that have been found dead
• Wearing a well-fitting mask or respirator when near a person with mpox and their close contacts if you must interact with them

Avoid the following:

• Oral, anal and vaginal sex or touching the genitals or anus of someone with mpox
• Hugging, massaging, kissing, or talking closely with someone with mpox
• Touching shared fabrics, shared surfaces and objects such as sex toys used by someone with mpox

Is there a vaccine available?
There is a vaccine that can prevent mpox. It can be used, under certain circumstances, to protect those at high risk of exposure.

Where can I get a vaccine?
CCBH provides vaccine at our immunization clinic, located at 5550 Venture Drive, Parma, 44130.
Please contact us to make an appointment:

216.201.2041

ccbhnurse@ccbh.net

To find other locations in Cuyahoga County that provide the mpox vaccine, please click here.

Click here for the CCBH Mpox Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page