Clinical considerations for monkeypox in children and adolescents

Updated November 17, 2022Who this is for: Healthcare providers caring for children and adolescents less than ages 18 years in clinics, emergency departments, and hospitals in the United States.What this is for: Considerations on clinical management of children and adolescents less than ages 18 years with exposure to monkeypox or concern for Monkeypox virus infection.How to use: These considerations are intended to help U.S. clinicians and health systems develop a plan for managing children and adolescents with exposure to monkeypox, suspected monkeypox, or confirmed monkeypox.Key points -- Monkeypox in children and adolescents -- Signs and symptoms -- Management of monkeypox -- Treatment -- Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) -- Infection control -- Additional considerations