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Variole du singe

Current Situation (last revised on: 2024-09-05)

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on August 14, 2024. This was due to ongoing outbreaks of a more severe variant of the virus (known as clade 1) in several West and Central African countries.

No cases of mpox clade 1 have been reported in Quebec or in Canada.  The risk to people in Canada from the mpox emergency in Africa is currently considered low.

CBHSSJB and other regional Public Health are monitoring the situation closely. 

  • People at risk are still encouraged to get vaccinated if they’re eligible.
  • Vaccination is available in urban areas and in Eeyou Istchee. 

Previous cases of mpox in Quebec and Canada, reported in 2022, were caused by different variants (clade II) and were known to be less severe.

À PROPOS DE LA VARIOLE DU SINGE

PRÉVENTION

Traitement

Are you eligible for MPOX vaccination?

  • In Eeyou Istchee: Speak to a nurse or doctor at the CMC.
  • In Montreal, Gatineau or Quebec City: Visit Clic-Santehttps://portal3.clicsante.ca/] to make an appointment.
  • In Chapais: Call 418 745-2591, extension 60301.
  • In Chibougamau: Call 418 748-2676, extension 60301.
  • In Ottawa: Call Ottawa Public Health (OPH) Clinic (613) 234-4641 Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM to book a vaccine appointment. OPH Clinic, 179 Clarence Street, Ottawa.

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