Mpox

Mpox is a viral infection that often spreads through close, skin-to-skin contact. Protect yourself from mpox by getting two doses of the mpox vaccine. Schedule a no-cost vaccine appointment with your healthcare provider or visit MyTurn.ca.gov.

Get text updates about mpox from the County. Text COSD MPOX to 468-311.

Get text updates about mpox from the County. Text COSD MPOX to
98256.

  • Effective 9/8/2025, County of San Diego GovDelivery wireless messages (SMS/text) will be sent from 98256. 
  • Phone users: tap to create the message.
Learn about mpox, including how to protect yourself, how it spreads, symptoms, and what to do if you are sick.

About Mpox

Learn about mpox, including how to protect yourself, how it spreads, symptoms, and what to do if you are sick.
Information and resources to care for patients and prevent and control mpox.

For Healthcare Professionals

Information and resources to care for patients and prevent and control mpox.
Information about mpox cases and vaccinations in San Diego.

Local Data

Information about mpox cases and vaccinations in San Diego.
Information about where to get mpox vaccines in San Diego.

Getting the Mpox Vaccine

Information about where to get mpox vaccines in San Diego.
Information about the County's Mpox educational materials.

Educational Materials

Information about the County's Mpox response and events.

Local Situation

Call the Epidemiology Unit at (619) 692-8499, or send an e-mail, for more information.