At this time, the risk of monkeypox to children and adolescents in the United States is low. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention answers frequently asked questions about monkeypox for administrators and staff of K-12 schools, early care and education (ECE) programs, camps, and other community settings serving children or adolescents (for example, sports leagues and after-school programs).
FAQ: Schools, Early Care and Education Programs, and Other Settings Serving Children or Adolescents
Fact Sheet: What You Need to Know about Monkeypox if You are a Teen or Young Adult
Fact Sheet: What You Need to Know about Monkeypox if You are a Teen or Young Adult (En Español)