{"product_id":"mpox-clade-i-child-he1281","title":"Mpox clade I (child) - Information sheet - English - HE1281","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThis information sheet contains information relevant for clade I mpox in children\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMpox is an illness caused by a virus that does not spread easily between people. It is commonly passed on through contact with the blisters or lesions of someone who has mpox. There are 2 types of mpox, known as clade I and clade II. Clade I is increasing in parts of Africa but the risk of it spreading widely in Aotearoa New Zealand remains very low. \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSigns and symptoms – what you can see and feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMpox symptoms can start with a flu-like illness (including fever, swollen glands, muscle aches, chills or tiredness).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost people with mpox develop a rash or other skin changes, known as ‘lesions’. Lesions are spots, bumps, blisters or sores that can affect any part of the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome people with mpox will not develop visible lesions but may have other symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does mpox spread?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMpox does not spread easily between people. The ways mpox can spread includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edirect contact with mpox lesions. Clade I appears to spread more easily (than clade II) through physical contact with household members\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edirect contact with bedding, clothing, towels and some other objects used by someone with mpox.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople with mpox are infectious and can pass on the virus from when they first develop symptoms, up until their lesions crust, dry and fall off. This will usually take about 2 to 4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImmunisation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your child gets mpox or they are a close contact of someone with mpox, your public health service team will discuss their eligibility for immunisation with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo find out more about the mpox vaccine, visit \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Mpox vaccine\" href=\"https:\/\/info.health.nz\/immunisations\/vaccines-aotearoa\/mpox-vaccine\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMpox vaccine\u003c\/a\u003e, or call the \u003cspan\u003ecall the Vaccination \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelpline free on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:0800282926\" title=\"call 0800 28 29 26\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-external-message\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 28 29 26\u003c\/a\u003e (8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeeking health advice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your child is at risk of mpox and they develop symptoms, please seek medical advice. You can contact their GP, hauora or healthcare provider, or call Healthline on \u003ca href=\"Tel:0800611116\" title=\"call 0800 611 116\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 611 116\u003c\/a\u003e anytime 24\/7 for free health advice and information. \u003cstrong\u003eIn an emergency, call 111. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour child’s information is protected under the Health Information Privacy Code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your child needs to be tested, mpox is diagnosed by swabbing lesions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePeople at highest risk of serious illness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople who have a weakened immune system, are pregnant, and infants and young children are at higher risk of serious illness from mpox.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your child is in one of these groups and you think they have been exposed to mpox, seek advice from your healthcare provider as soon as possible or contact your public health service team at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.healthnz.govt.nz\/health-topics\/keeping-healthy\/pacific-public-health\/national-public-health-service\"\u003eNational Public Health Service\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens if my child gets clade I mpox?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike clade II mpox, if your child tests positive for clade I mpox, they will need to isolate (stay at home) until all their lesions have healed and they are no longer infectious — this is because clade I may spread more easily to others than clade II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour public health service team will be in regular contact with you to support you and your child and provide advice on managing their symptoms and the precautionary measures they need to take to prevent spreading mpox to other people. They will also let you know when your child can leave isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo protect others in your household from getting mpox, your child will be asked to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecover their lesions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enot have physical contact with others, particularly people at higher risk of serious illness from mpox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewear a well-fitting mask when around others in their household (if they can tolerate it).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor some people with mpox, lesions can become itchy or painful. Your healthcare provider can prescribe pain relief if your child needs it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOccasionally people with mpox can become very sick. If your child’s symptoms are getting worse, contact their healthcare provider for advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your child needs to attend a healthcare setting, advise staff they have clade I mpox. Cover any lesions and get them to wear a mask during their visit (if they can tolerate it).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat do close contacts need to do?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your child has direct contact with mpox lesions, they may be considered a ‘close contact’. You should contact your public health service team at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.healthnz.govt.nz\/health-topics\/keeping-healthy\/pacific-public-health\/national-public-health-service\"\u003eNational Public Health Service\u003c\/a\u003e for support and advice if they have not contacted you already.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClose contacts who have been exposed to mpox are eligible for a free post-exposure vaccine. If given within 14 days after contact with someone with mpox, the vaccine will help lower your child’s risk of developing mpox and reduce the severity of their symptoms if they become infected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should monitor your child for symptoms for 21 days from when they last had contact with someone with mpox. Your child will only be asked to isolate (stay at home) if they develop symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your child develops any symptoms, contact their healthcare provider and tell them your child is a close contact of a person with mpox and is developing symptoms. They will arrange for your child to be reviewed and tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProtecting your child and others\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo reduce the risk of your child getting or passing on mpox they should:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emake sure they feel healthy and have no mpox symptoms before having close physical contact with others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enot have close physical contact with someone who has mpox or mpox symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enot have direct contact with the clothing, bedding or towels of someone with mpox.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor more information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisit the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora website \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/info.health.nz\/conditions-treatments\/infectious-diseases\/mpox\"\u003eMpox\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Mpox vaccine\" href=\"https:\/\/info.health.nz\/immunisations\/vaccines-aotearoa\/mpox-vaccine\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMpox vaccine\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisit Healthify | He Puna Waiora: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healthify.nz\/health-a-z\/m\/mpox\"\u003eMpox | Healthify\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCall Healthline on \u003ca href=\"Tel:0800611116\" title=\"call 0800 611 116\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 611 116\u003c\/a\u003e, anytime 24\/7 for free health advice and information. You can choose to speak with a Māori clinician if you are calling between 8am and 8pm. Interpreter services and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nzrelay.co.nz\/index\"\u003eNew Zealand Relay Services\u003c\/a\u003e support are also available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCall the free Vaccination Helpline on \u003ca href=\"tel:0800282926\" title=\"call 0800 28 29 26\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-external-message\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 28 29 26\u003c\/a\u003e Support is available Monday to Friday, between 8.30am and 5.00pm. You can choose to speak with a Māori or Pacific advisor, or a disability advisor. Interpreter services and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nzrelay.co.nz\/index\"\u003eNew Zealand Relay Services\u003c\/a\u003e support are also available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor people living or visiting rurally, you can contact a doctor after usual business hours at Ka Ora Telecare for free on 0800 2 KA ORA (\u003ca href=\"Tel:0800252672\" title=\"0800 252 672\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 252 672\u003c\/a\u003e) or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kaora.co.nz\/app\/\"\u003eKa Ora Telecare\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree NZ Relay Services are available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nzrelay.co.nz\/index\"\u003eNew Zealand Relay Services\u003c\/a\u003e if you are Deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind or have speech communication difficulties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dedicated helpline for Disability health support is available Monday to Friday, between 8.00am and 5.00pm. Call free on \u003ca href=\"Tel:0800111213\" title=\"call 0800 11 12 13\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 11 12 13\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"SMS:8988\" title=\"text 8988\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etext 8988\u003c\/a\u003e for help and information or visit \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/healthpoint.co.nz\/disability-helpline\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDisability Helpline\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you need mental health advice or support, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"call 1737 free\" href=\"Tel:1737\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecall free\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"text 1737\" href=\"SMS:1737\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etext 1737\u003c\/a\u003e anytime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HealthEd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48856171806948,"sku":"HE1281","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/6916\/3582\/files\/5.0HE1281CDMpoxCladeI-ChildrenIS_English.png?v=1778738109","url":"https:\/\/healthed.govt.nz\/products\/mpox-clade-i-child-he1281","provider":"HealthEd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}