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Enhanced surveillance data is being coordinated by devolved administrations and submitted centrally to a UK mpox database at UKHSA. For confirmed cases, submit an enhanced...

The following infection control guidance is available. ARHAI guidance on infection prevention and control in healthcare settings. PHS guidance on cleaning sex-on-premises...

View our laboratory information note on mpox cases in the UK. ...

Mpox is a rare infection in the UK. Two clades of mpox are recognised – Clade I and Clade II. Clade I is considered a high consequence infectious disease (HCID) while Clade II is...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that 'monkeypox' should now be referred to as 'mpox'. The name change is to address concerns around stigmatising language...

In May 2022 public health agencies in the UK began responding to an outbreak of non-HCID mpox. The majority of cases were among gay, bisexual, or other men who have sex with men...

Members of the Scottish Public Health System have issued a position statement that calls for national and local action to help stop tobacco smoking and youth vaping in Scotland.

A position statement on behalf of the Scottish Public Health System

Resources about the COVID-19 vaccine for the third sector and health and social care professionals

An A4 leaflet about the COVID-19 spring vaccine for children aged 6 months to 11 years at higher risk of COVID-19.