The ongoing outbreak of mpox in Australia has prompted a call for clinicians to stay vigilant, with 306 new confirmed mpox cases in Victoria between 18 April and 8 October 2024. A small number of female cases have also been reported.
General practitioners (GPs) and clinicians are at the forefront of managing the mpox outbreak and it is essential they remain alert and proactive in addressing this ongoing public health concern.
Mpox Updates and Resource Toolkit
The ASHM Mpox webpage contains important updates on Australia’s mpox situation, training and resources, and community information.
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Also available is the Mpox Resource Toolkit, a comprehensive range of resources providing guidance for clinicians around mpox case definitions, testing, treatment, contract tracing and vaccination.
New Resources for Victorian Clinicians
The Victorian Department of Health has developed a series of new and updated resources to support GPs and clinicians working in Victoria to confidently navigate mpox testing, diagnosis, vaccination, and more.
Learn more at the National Mpox Webinar
Healthcare practitioners who want to expand their knowledge of mpox transmission, vaccination, and testing can do so with ASHM’s upcoming National Mpox Webinar: Vaccination and Testing – taking place via Zoom on Monday 21 November, 7:00pm – 8:30pm.
