Mpox is a rare viral illness that causes fever, headache, swollen lymph nodes and lethargy, followed by the development of a rash over a person’s body. Anyone with close personal contact with a person with mpox could be at risk. Most people recover on their own without treatment within a few weeks. However, some cases may be serious. For more information on mpox, including vaccine eligibility, visit the Ministry of Health’s website. To book an mpox vaccine appointment, please visit our Clinic page.
If you think you have mpox and have symptoms, self-isolate and contact a healthcare provider right away. If you have had contact with a known or suspected case of mpox, contact Lambton Public Health at 519-383-8331 ext 3537.
Resources & Updates
- Public Health Ontario – Mpox
- Information on the latest cases in the Province and current evidence briefs
- Health Canada & PHAC – Mpox
- Information on the outbreak in Canada and latest federal announcements
- World Health Organization – Mpox
- Information on the latest research, situation, response, and news at the global level
- Lambton Public Health Updates
- Lambton Public Health reposts first case of Mpox in Lambton County (August 3, 2022)