Mpox in Children: What You Need to Know

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The Pediatric Pandemic Network’s page “Mpox in Children: What You Need to Know” provides an overview of mpox symptoms, transmission, and prevention for children, emphasizing recent outbreaks and risks. It explains transmission routes, symptoms, complications, diagnostic methods, treatment options (like tecovirimat), and vaccination guidelines. The page also includes specific advice for healthcare providers on managing pediatric mpox cases and offers links to additional resources.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Clinical Protocols; Disease Outbreaks; Health Personnel; Virus Diseases; Mpox (monkeypox)

Institutions: Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN)

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