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Increase in Mpox Cases in Philadelphia

Increase in Mpox Cases in Philadelphia

There is an active mpox outbreak in the Philadelphia area. There were 5 confirmed cases between January and October 2023, and Philadelphia began seeing an increase in cases in November 2023. In recent weeks, 0–4 cases per week have been reported, with a total of 17 cases identified. Vaccination continues to be an important preventative measure as recent cases were unvaccinated.

Eligible individuals should receive mpox vaccination with the Jynneos vaccine. Vaccinating high-risk individuals will help prevent further community spread.   

Use the button below to order the Jynneos vaccine.  If you do not carry the Jynneos vaccine, please counsel and refer to either Health Center #1 or available Rite Aid pharmacies. Use the CDC’s mpox vaccine locator to find a Jynneos provider in your area.  

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JYNNEOS Commercialization  

Bavarian Nordic (Jynneos manufacturer) intends to move the Jynneos vaccine (mpox) to a commercial market in the spring. In anticipation of this change, providers are encouraged to place vaccine orders to accommodate your patient population. Once the Jynneos vaccine is commercialized, please refer patients to Rite Aid pharmacies and FQHCs.

Clade I Variant

Clade I mpox virus, a highly transmissible variant causing more severe disease, is circulating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). To date, only Clade II has been detected in the U.S. since 2022. Similar to Clade II, Clade I can also be acquired through sexual contact. Clinicians should inquire about travel to the DRC in all patients with suspected mpox. Testing for suspected Clade I should be coordinated through PDPH. To report cases, please call (215) 685-6748. For immediate reporting and consultation after hours, on weekends, and on holidays, please call (215) 686-4514.

Resources

Mpox Vaccine: MLK Day Reminder

Mpox Vaccine: MLK Day Reminder

The City of Philadelphia is closed on January 15, 2024 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Be sure to submit your mpox vaccine requests by Tuesday, January 16 at 5 p.m. to account for the holiday. Normal deliveries resume on Wednesday and Thursday of that week (week of January 15).

Remember to submit your temperatures to tempcheck@phila.gov and complete a reconciliation of vaccine on hand for your order to be approved.

Click the button below to submit your order for mpox vaccine.

If you have any questions, please contact Marguerite Horton at marguerite.horton@phila.gov.

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Mpox Vaccine: Holiday Delivery Pause 

Mpox Vaccine: Holiday Delivery Pause

Mpox vaccine deliveries will be paused for the holiday from December 25 to 29.

Please remember to submit an order request by Monday, December 18 at 5 pm for your order to be approved the week of December 18. The last mpox delivery will be on Tuesday, December 19.

Remember to submit your temperatures to tempcheck@phila.gov and complete a reconciliation of vaccine on hand for your order to be approved.

Click the button below to submit your order for mpox vaccine.

Deliveries for mpox vaccine will resume the week of January 2, 2024! If you have any questions, please contact Marguerite Horton at marguerite.horton@phila.gov.

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Mpox Vaccine Deliveries Paused for Thanksgiving

Mpox Vaccine Deliveries Paused for Thanksgiving

Mpox vaccine deliveries will be paused during the week of Thanksgiving, November 20-24, 2023.

Ordering will remain open this week until Wednesday, November 15 by 5:00 PM. The last delivery for mpox vaccine will be on Thursday, November 16. 

Remember to submit your temperatures to tempcheck@phila.gov and complete a reconciliation of vaccine on hand for your order to be approved.

Click the button below to submit your order request for mpox vaccine.

Deliveries for mpox vaccine will resume on the week of November 27. If you have any questions, please contact Marguerite Horton at marguerite.horton@phila.gov.

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Potential Risk for Resurgence in Mpox Cases

Potential Risk for Resurgence in Mpox Cases

Mpox cases in Philadelphia peaked in July 2022, and have since decreased significantly.

Around the country, there have been sporadic mpox cases in 2023. Chicago, however, has experienced a resurgence of mpox cases between April and May 2023.  
 
In May 2023, one mpox case was identified in Philadelphia after several months with no cases. More cases are expected to be identified in Philadelphia in the coming days and weeks.  
 
“Since there was one reported case in May, [I suspect] that there were others that were subclinical or went undiagnosed,” says Dr. Lenore Asbel, infectious disease expert at the Division of Disease Control.  
 
“As providers [and] the community were aware of the cases in Chicago, there [has been] a slight uptick in both providers offering and patients seeking vaccine. We are trying to be proactive as last year the increase coincided with Pride activities, travel, etc.” 

Mpox Cases in Chicago 

Of the mpox cases reported in Chicago, all were among men who were symptomatic, and none of these patients were hospitalized.  
 
9 out of the 13 patients who are known to have had mpox in Chicago between April 17 and May 5 had received 2 JYNNEOS vaccine doses.  

While patients who tested positive in Chicago were largely vaccinated, those who have been fully vaccinated are likely to develop milder symptoms than those who aren’t vaccinated. They are also less likely to transmit the virus to others.  
 
There have been 20 additional mpox cases reported in Chicago since May 5. Track reported mpox cases in Chicago here. 

What You Need to Know 

The CDC offers communication resources for providers to educate patients about mpox vaccination. Learn about how to reduce stigma when educating patients about mpox. 
 
Prepare your patients for the summer with resources for sexual health testing and mpox vaccination.  

Mpox Vaccine: Holiday Instructions and Reminders

Mpox Vaccine: Holiday Instructions and Reminders

The City of Philadelphia is closed on February 20, 2023, in observance of President’s Day. Be sure to submit your mpox requests by Tuesday, February 21 to account for the holiday. Normal deliveries resume on Wednesday and Thursday of that week (week of February 20th).

As a reminder, be sure to accept all pending transfers in PhilaVax. If this is not completed, it affects the ability of your site to submit a correct, completed, and closed reconciliation and an order for more mpox vaccine.

Reach out to dphproviderhelp@phila.gov for questions about inventory and reconciliations.

Mpox Vaccine: Ordering & Delivery Pause

Mpox Vaccine: Ordering & Delivery Pause

Mpox vaccine deliveries will be paused the week of January 16 through the 20. Deliveries will resume on Wednesday, January 25. Any orders placed prior will not be fulfilled until the week of January 23. Remember to submit an order request by Monday, January 23, at 5pm for your order to be approved.

Mpox Vaccine: Holiday Delivery Pause

Mpox Vaccine: Holiday Delivery Pause

Mpox vaccine deliveries will be paused for the holiday from December 26 to 30. Remember to submit an order request by Monday, December 19, at 5pm, for your order to be approved the week of December 19. The last mpox delivery will be on Wednesday, December 22.

Deliveries will resume in the new year, the week of January 2, 2023!