Communicable Disease Control Program
We monitor communicable diseases, investigate outbreaks, and distribute vaccines across the region.
Mpox is a self-limited viral infection caused by Orthopoxvirus Genus. It is related to smallpox, but with much less severe sequelae depending on the particular circulating strain.For the purposes of public health monitoring and follow up, immediately report only probable and confirmed of monkeypox to the MHO by contacting VCH CD Program
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Reportable
Follow Up Required
Report to: Office of the Chief Medical Health Officer
Includes clinical or practice updates/changes regarding the disease for the past six months. These updates may not have been noted in the SOPs or guidelines. Any updates older than six months will be archived on this page.
We monitor communicable diseases, investigate outbreaks, and distribute vaccines across the region.