Information for Local Health Departments (LHDs)

Find support for your community with the latest Monkeypox mitigation tools. Please connect with your Medical and Health Operational Area Coordinator (MHOAC) for contract tracing resources and assistance.

Case Reporting:

Help ensure proper surveillance by reporting all identified cases for Monkeypox.

• Electronic Laboratory Reporting CalREDIE - CDPH site for reporting Monkeypox infections within California.
• Case Reporting Recommendations for Health Departments – CDC guidance for health department reporting. 

Vaccine Distribution and Administration:

Stay informed about vaccine distribution and access guidance for vaccine clinic planning. Please also see Monkeypox Vaccine page for more information.

• Prioritizing inventory of JYNNEOS smallpox and monkeypox vaccine – CDPH guidance on delayed second dose for monkeypox vaccine.
  

• Considerations for Expanded Monkeypox Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP++) - CDPH guidance on priority populations for vaccination, venues to consider vaccine administration and health education considerations