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The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) takes the health and safety of our campus community very seriously. UNO leadership encourages students, faculty, and staff to follow the latest CDC guidance and be mindful of their health and wellness by utilizing local health department resources.

About Monkeypox

What You Need to Know 

Monkeypox is a very rare disease that’s normally linked to travel in West and Central Africa. It’s somewhat like the smallpox virus. It’s called monkeypox because it was first discovered in 1958 when colonies of monkeys kept for research developed a pox-like disease.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are currently investigating clusters of monkeypox in several countries that don’t normally report monkeypox, including in the U.S.

Check out the links below for information on how the disease spreads, symptoms, prevention, and treatment.

  • How Monkeypox Spreads
  • Monkeypox Symptoms
  • Preventing Monkeypox
  • Treating Monkeypox

Health Department Resources

Douglas County Health Department 

Information about Monkeypox guidance and resources can be found on the Douglas County Health Department website or by calling 402.444.3400.

Members of the campus community are encouraged to regularly monitor the Douglas County Health Department website.

  • Douglas County Health Department Website

Outside of Douglas County 

Those who reside outside of Douglas County should check with their local health department for Monkeypox guidance and resources.

  • Nebraska Public Health Departments or Agencies
  • Iowa Public Health Departments or Agencies

Testing for Monkeypox

Potential Monkeypox Exposure or Symptoms 

If you develop a flu-like illness, followed by a rash or skin lesions, please seek medical attention. Particularly if you’ve been recently traveling or have had close contact with someone who has a confirmed case of monkeypox. Students can schedule an appointment with the Nebraska Medicine UNO Health Center by calling 402.554.2374.

Monkeypox Vaccinations

About Vaccination 

There are two vaccines licensed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that are available for preventing monkeypox infection. Nebraska has received the JYNNEOS vaccine from the CDC and will work with local health departments to ensure availability for individuals who meet specific conditions.

  • Who Can Get the Vaccine
  • Vaccine Information from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

Travel Guidance

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidance 

Please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest domestic and international travel information, including any restrictions or requirements for passengers.

  • Review the latest CDC travel guidance

International Travel by Faculty, Staff, and Students 

UNO follows travel policy based on Executive Memorandum No. 25. This policy is a University of Nebraska system-wide policy that affects student, staff, and faculty travel. The policy governs international travel to countries based on their US Department of State Travel Advisory level, and/or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Travel Health Notice levels.

 

  • Faculty/Staff Travel Guidance
  • Student Education Abroad Guidance
  • International Travel Guidance and Request Forms

UNO Public Safety

Non-Emergency Calls: 402.554.2648

Non-Emergency Calls (Backup): 402.559.5111

Emergency Calls: 402.554.2911

Emergency Calls (Backup): 402.559.5555

Public Safety Website

The Nebraska Medicine UNO Health Center

Students can call the UNO Health Center at 402.554.2374 to schedule an appointment.

Additional Resources

  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Monkeypox Website
  • UNO's COVID-19 Resources
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