OSHA Mpox/Monkeypox Virus Fact Sheet

Mpox/Monkeypox virus On August 14, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern for the clade I mpox virus which is circulating in Central and Eastern Africa. The clade I mpox viruses were unique to Africa until 2024 when a few travel-related cases of the disease were diagnosed in Europe, Asia, and North America. Although potentially more debilitating, severe illness from clade I mpox is preventable by the same vaccine that prevents severe illness from the clade II mpox virus. The risk of mpox infection is extremely low for U.S. workers at this time. However, employers in the travel and healthcare industries should stay informed about the current status and spread of clade I mpox. Features Poster size 11” x 17” Poster is available in English and in Spanish Front and back sides are laminated Quality printing in full color Attorney Approved Recycled Paper Made in USA Poster content is guaranteed to be up-to-date