What should I do if I think I have monkeypox?

Question:
What should I do if I think I have monkeypox?
Answer:

Do not attend a clinic, hospital or your GP in person, unless they arrange an appointment.

Contact your GP, call 111 or your local sexual health clinic if:

  • You have a new unexplained rash or lesion on your body, especially the face or genitals.
  • You have been in contact with someone who has monkeypox in the last three weeks.

Members of the public seeking information and advice about monkeypox can also call the monkeypox helpline on  0333 2423 672, Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm, and Saturday to Sunday, 9am - 1pm.