Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)

Notes from the Field: Exposures to Chemical Munitions During Commercial Fishing Operations - New Jersey, 2016-2023

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes exposures to chemical munitions during commercial fishing operations.

Notes from the Field: Congenital Rubella Syndrome - Florida, 2025

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of congenital rubella in Florida.

Kaposi Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus Infection and Complications Among Solid Organ Transplant Recipients - United States, January 2021-September 2025

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes Kaposi sarcoma in an organ transplant recipient.

Multicounty Outbreak of Salmonella Agbeni Linked to Ice in a Cooler at a County Fair - Illinois, August 2024

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a 2024 Salmonella outbreak linked to ice in a cooler at a county fair in Illinois

Respiratory Virus Activity - United States, July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes respiratory virus activity in the United States during July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025.

COVID-19 Antiviral Prescription Receipt Among Outpatients Aged ≥65 Years - United States, June 1, 2023-September 30, 2025

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes receipt of COVID-19 antiviral prescriptions among outpatients aged 65 and older from June 1, 2023-September 30, 2025.

Regional Increases in Incidence of Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever) - Arizona, 2005-2022

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes regional increases in Valley fever in Arizona during 2005-2022.

Pseudo-Outbreak of Purpureocillium lilacinum Skin Infections at a Dermatology Clinic - Washington, 2024

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an outbreak of Purpureocillium lilacinum fungal skin infections associated with a dermatology clinic in Washington.

Purpureocillium lilacinum Keratitis Outbreak Associated with an Ophthalmology Clinic - New York City, 2024

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the public health response to a Purpureocillium lilacinum keratitis outbreak in New York City associated with an ophthalmology clinic.

Notes from the Field: Maximizing Tuberculosis Testing After a School-Based Exposure - Lake County, Illinois, 2025

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the prevalence of physical and sexual violence perpetration by young men and associations of these events with their exposure to violence during childhood.

Measles Outbreak Associated with an Infectious Traveler - Colorado, May-June 2025

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the public health response to a measles outbreak in Colorado among people exposed to an infectious traveler who arrived in Colorado in May 2025 on an international flight.

Prevalence of Violence Perpetration by Men Aged 18-24 Years in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Who Were Exposed to Violence During Childhood - Eight Countries, 2018-2023

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the prevalence of physical and sexual violence perpetration by young men and associations of these events with their exposure to violence during childhood.

Continuity of Care for Patients with Tuberculosis Relocating to Other Countries - CureTB Program, 2016-2023

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This report evaluates CureTB program performance during 2016-2023.

Erratum: Vol. 74, No. 41

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Erratum: Vol. 74, No. 41

Human Rabies Deaths - Minnesota and California, 2024

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a human rabies case with a delayed diagnosis that led to health care provider exposures in two states: Kentucky and Ohio.

Imported Human Rabies - Kentucky and Ohio, 2024

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a human rabies case with a delayed diagnosis that led to health care provider exposures in two states: Kentucky and Ohio.

Notes from the Field: Wastewater Surveillance for Measles Virus During a Measles Outbreak - Colorado, August 2025

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a measles outbreak in Colorado in August 2025.

Notes from the Field: Retrospective Analysis of Wild-Type Measles Virus in Wastewater During a Measles Outbreak - Oregon, March 24-September 22, 2024

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a measles outbreak in Oregon in 2024.

Use of the GSK MenACWY-CRM/MenB-4C Pentavalent Meningococcal Vaccine Among Persons Aged ≥10 Years: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2025

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This report updates recommendations for the use meningococcal vaccine among people 10 years of age and older.

Zika Virus Outbreak - Bangladesh, September-December 2024

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a Zika outbreak in Dhaka, Bangladesh, during September-December 2024

Progress Toward Eradication of Dracunculiasis (Guinea Worm Disease) - Worldwide, January 2024-June 2025

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes progress in the eradication of Guinea worm disease during 2024 and from January-June 2025.

Welder's Anthrax Treated with Obiltoxaximab - Louisiana, 2024

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the public health response to a patient who was identified with welder's anthrax following occupational exposure.

Leisure-Time Physical Activity Among Women of Reproductive Age - United States, 2022 and 2024

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes physical activity among women of reproductive age (18-44 years).

Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis-Associated Deaths - United States, 2020-2023

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes death rates associated with pneumoconiosis among coal workers between 2020 and 2023.

Rabies Cluster Among Steers on a Dairy Farm - Minnesota, 2024

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a cluster of rabid steers on a Minnesota dairy farm infected by a single skunk.

Detection of Paraburkholderia in Clinical Specimens Associated with Use of Nonsterile Ultrasound Gel for Percutaneous Procedures - United States, Canada, and Israel, May 2023⎯April 2025

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the international public health response to patients with Paraburkholderia in their clinical cultures.

Effectiveness of 2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccines in Children in the United States - VISION, August 29, 2024-September 2, 2025

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness among children ages 9 months to 17 years.

Human-to-Human Rabies Transmission via Solid Organ Transplantation from a Donor with Undiagnosed Rabies - United States, October 2024-February 2025

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the public health response to a patient who died after transplantation with an organ from a donor with undiagnosed rabies.

Notes from the Field: Outbreak of Escherichia coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Organic Walnuts - Washington and California, 2024

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes CDC's multistate investigation to confirm the genetic relatedness of infections in an E. coli outbreak linked to walnuts and identify additional cases.

Notes From the Field: Severe Illnesses After Self-Injection of Botulinum Toxin Purchased Online - New York, Texas, and Wisconsin, 2025

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the public health response to three patients from different states who developed severe illness after self-injecting botulinum toxin.

Notes from the Field: Expanding Birthing Hospital Enrollment in the Vaccines for Children Program to Increase Infant Immunization Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus - United States, October 2023-March 2025

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a CDC collaboration with professional organizations and health departments to enroll birthing hospitals in the Vaccines for Children Program to increase infant immunization against respiratory syncytial virus.

Nirsevimab Effectiveness Against Intensive Care Unit Admission for Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Infants - 24 States, December 2024-April 2025

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a multicenter case-control investigation that found nirsevimab was 80% effective at preventing RSV-associated ICU admissions among infants.

Recommendations and Reports: Tularemia Antimicrobial Treatment and Prophylaxis: CDC Recommendations for Naturally Acquired Infections and Bioterrorism Response - United States, 2025

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:00:00 GMT

CDC updates HIV nonoccupational postexposure prophylaxis recommendationsMeta Keywords:

Interim Effectiveness Estimates of 2025 Southern Hemisphere Influenza Vaccines in Preventing Influenza-Associated Outpatient and Hospitalized Illness - Eight Southern Hemisphere Countries, March-September 2025

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes flu vaccine effectiveness in the Southern Hemisphere during the 2025 flu season.

Influenza-Associated Pediatric Deaths - United States, 2024-25 Influenza Season

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes pediatric deaths during the 2024-25 influenza season.

Pediatric Influenza-Associated Encephalopathy and Acute Necrotizing Encephalopathy - United States, 2024-25 Influenza Season

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes 109 U.S. cases of pediatric influenza-associated encephalopathy during the 2024-25 flu season - a high-severity season.

Erratum: Vol. 74, No. RR-1

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Erratum for Vol. 74. No. RR-1

Notes from the Field: Differences in Suicide Rates, by Race and Ethnicity and Age Group - United States, 2018-2023

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes suicide rates by age and by race and ethnicity during 2018-2023.

Clinical Recommendation for the Use of Injectable Lenacapavir as HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis - United States, 2025

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a clinical recommendation to use injectable lenacapavir as an HIV preexposure prophylaxis.

Notes from the Field: Invasive Group G β-Hemolytic Streptococcus Outbreak at a Long-Term Care Facility - Pennsylvania, 2024

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes two residents of a long-term care facility (both older than age 85) who developed Group G β-hemolytic Streptococcus in a long-term care facility.

Influenza-Associated Hospitalizations During a High Severity Season - Influenza Hospitalization Surveillance Network, United States, 2024-25 Influenza Season

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the severity of the 2024-25 flu season and flu-associated hospitalizations. The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Infection in a Child with No Known Exposure - San Francisco, California, December 2024-January 2025

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) identified in a school-aged child in California with no known source of exposure.

Outbreak of Neisseria meningitidis Conjunctivitis in Military Trainees - Texas, February-May 2025

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes 41 cases of Neisseria meningitidis conjunctivitis among military trainees living in a communal setting in Texas.

Use of Clesrovimab for Prevention of Severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus-Associated Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in Infants: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2025

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes CDC's recommendation for use of clesrovimab for prevention of severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants.

Drug Overdose Deaths Involving Stimulants - United States, January 2018-June 2024

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes overdose deaths involving stimulants during January 2018-June 2024.

Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2025-26 Influenza Season

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' updated seasonal flu vaccination recommendations for 2025-26 flu season..

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Immunization Coverage Among Infants Through Receipt of Nirsevimab Monoclonal Antibody or Maternal Vaccination - United States, October 2023-March 2024

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an analysis of infants born from October 2023-March 2024 that had respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunization coverage through nirsevimab monoclonal antibodies or maternal vaccination.

Rabies Outbreak in an Urban, Unmanaged Cat Colony - Maryland, August 2024

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a multistate investigation into a rabies outbreak in Maryland that was linked to a rabid, feral cat.

Reoccurring Salmonella Cotham Outbreak Linked to Pet Bearded Dragons - United States, 2024

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an outbreak of Salmonella infection in 2024 that was found to be linked to household exposure to pet bearded dragons.

Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13-17 Years - National Immunization Survey-Teen, United States, 2024

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes adolescent vaccination coverage in 2024 compared to 2023.

Notes from the Field: Hepatitis B Virus Transmission Associated with Assisted Blood Glucose Monitoring in a Skilled Nursing Facility - North Carolina, 2024

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes acute hepatitis B infection in a nursing home resident who used a shared glucometer that was also used on a resident with chronic hepatitis B.

Emergency Department Survey of Vaccination Knowledge, Vaccination Coverage, and Willingness to Receive Vaccines in an Emergency Department Among Underserved Populations - Eight U.S. Cities, April-December, 2024

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an emergency department (ED) survey of vaccine knowledge, self-reported vaccination status, and willingness to receive vaccines if offered in an ED.

Baylisascariasis (Raccoon Roundworm Infection) in Two Unrelated Children - Los Angeles County, California, 2024

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes two cases of baylisascariasis in unrelated children associated with ingestion of racoon feces and contaminated soil.

Solar Panel Installation Workers Exposed to Pesticides During Two Agricultural Applications - Michigan, August 2023 and May 2024

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes exposure of solar panel installation workers to pesticides during agricultural application near their worksite.

Tetrahydrocannabinol Intoxication from Food at a Restaurant - Wisconsin, October 2024

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes THC intoxication among patrons at a Wisconsin restaurant that was later linked to mislabeled THC-infused oil used to prepare food in a kitchen shared with a vendor licensed to sell THC products.

Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Commercially Distributed Raw Milk - California and Four Other States, September 2023-March 2024

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a Salmonella outbreak linked to raw milk and cheese in late 2023 and early 2024.

Notes from the Field: Early-Season Human Plague Transmitted from an Infected Cat - Oregon, January 2024

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes transmission of plague from a pet cat to its owner.

Evaluation of a Combined Text Messaging and Online Survey Protocol for Giardiasis Case Investigation - Colorado, September 2023-May 2024

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an investigation in Colorado that combined text message invitations with an online survey to facilitate rapid capture of complete case data for one third of Colorado patients with laboratory-confirmed Giardia reported during September 2023-May 2024.

Erratum: Vol. 74, No. 18

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an erratum for Vol. 74, No. 18.

Erratum: Vol. 73, No. 41

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an erratum for Vol. 73, No. 41.

Candida auris Containment Responses in Health Care Facilities that Provide Hemodialysis Services - New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, 2020-2023

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes containment responses at five facilities that provided dialysis for patients with colonized C. auris and screened potentially exposed patient contacts.

Foodborne Botulism Outbreak After Consumption of Home-Canned Cactus (Nopales) - Fresno County, California, June 2024

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an outbreak of eight cases of foodborne botulism linked to improperly canned prickly pear cactus.

Notes from the Field: Parvovirus B19 Activity - United States, January 2024-May 2025

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an increase in sera specimens positive for B19 antibodies during January-May 10, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024.

Notes from the Field: Increase in New Delhi Metallo-β-Lactamase-Producing Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacterales - New York City, 2019-2024

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes increases in the annual number of New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase-positive carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales cases in New York City from 2019 to 2024.

Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infections in Hospitalized Children - United States, 2018-2024

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an increase in the number of hospital discharges of children with Mycoplasma pneumonia-associated community-acquired pneumonia from U.S. pediatric hospitals in 2024.

Use of JYNNEOS (Smallpox and Mpox Vaccine, Live, Nonreplicating) for Persons Aged ≥18 Years at Risk for Mpox During an Mpox Outbreak: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2023

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes ACIP's 2023 recommendation for JYNNEOS vaccine use in people 18 years and older who are at risk for mpox during an mpox outbreak.

Clade Ib Mpox Outbreak - Kenya, July 2024-February 2025

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes clade Ib mpox cases diagnosed in Kenya from July 2024-February 2025.

Clade II Mpox Infections Among Cruise Ship Passengers and Crew Members - United States, 2024

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes eight mpox cases on four cruise ships: four among crew members and four among passengers.

Health Care Use Preceding Suicide by Firearm Compared with Suicide by Other Means - Alaska, Colorado, and Washington, 2020-2022

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes health care encounters among people who died by firearm suicide.

West Nile Virus and Other Nationally Notifiable Arboviral Diseases - United States, 2023

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes arboviral disease cases reported in the United States during 2023.

Surveillance Summaries: Surveillance for Violent Deaths - National Violent Death Reporting System, 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, 2022

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes data on more than 74,000 deaths - homicides, suicides, legal intervention deaths, unintentional firearm injury deaths, and deaths of undetermined intent - in the United States in 2022.

Notes from the Field: Public Health Response to Surveillance for Recent HIV Infections - Malawi, May 2024

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the public health response to surveillance data in Malawi that identified higher-than-expected recent HIV infections

Missed Opportunities for Congenital Syphilis Prevention - Clark County, Nevada, 2017-2022

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes missed opportunities to treat syphilis during pregnancy in mothers of newborns with congenital syphilis.

Field Testing and Validation of a New Question Set to Measure Housing Status - Fulton County, Georgia, August-September 2023

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a new question set to evaluate housing status among respondents at food pantries and health clinics in Atlanta, Georgia.

Prescriptions for Obesity Medications Among Adolescents Aged 12-17 Years with Obesity - United States, 2018-2023

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the proportion of adolescents with obesity who were prescribed an obesity medication during 2018-2023.

Notes from the Field: Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis Associated with Nasal Irrigation Using Water from a Recreational Vehicle - Texas, 2024

Thu, 29 May 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a fatal case of primary amebic meningoencephalitis in a person who used tap water from a recreation vehicle for nasal irrigation.

Economic Hardship and Health Within Sociodemographic and Occupational Groups - Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, United States, 2022-2023

Thu, 29 May 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an association between economic hardships.

Nursing Pillows in the Sleep Environment and Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths - Georgia, January 2013-December 2022

Thu, 29 May 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes sudden unexpected infant deaths associated with nursing pillows in the sleep environment.

Update on the Epidemiology of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus - Worldwide, 2017-2023

Thu, 29 May 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus worldwide.

Surveillance Summaries: Population-Based Active Surveillance for Culture-Confirmed Candidemia - 10 Sites, United States, 2017-2021

Tue, 27 May 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes autism spectrum disorder prevalence and early identifications patterns among children aged 4 and 8 years old.

Estimated Current and Future Congenital Rubella Syndrome Incidence with and Without Rubella Vaccine Introduction - 19 Countries, 2019-2055

Thu, 22 May 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes estimated current and future rubella cases among 19 countries that have not yet introduced a rubella-containing vaccine.

Notes from the Field: HeatRisk Forecasts and Emergency Department Visits for Heat-Related Illness - New York, May-September 2024

Thu, 22 May 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the analysis of HeatRisk 24-hour forecasts and associated heat-related illness in New York during May-September 2024.

Elevated Blood Lead Levels in a Pregnant Woman and her Family from Traditional Kansa (Bronze) and Pital (Brass) Metalware - New York City, 2024

Thu, 22 May 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes how blood lead screening in New York City identified elevated lead levels among a pregnant woman and her family associated with the use of kansa (bronze) and pital (brass) metalware.

Surveillance Summaries: Enteric Disease Outbreaks Associated with Animal Contact - Animal Contact Outbreak Surveillance System, United States, 2009-2021

Tue, 20 May 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes autism spectrum disorder prevalence and early identifications patterns among children aged 4 and 8 years old.

Erratum: Vol. 74, No. 15

Thu, 15 May 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Erratum for Vol: 74 No. 15

Notes from the Field: Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella enterica I 4:I:- Infections Linked to Charcuterie-Style Meats - United States, 2023-2024

Thu, 15 May 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a multistate outbreak of Salmonella enterica I 4:I:- infection linked to contaminated charcuterie-style meats.

Cave-Associated Histoplasmosis Outbreak Among Travelers Returning from Costa Rica - Georgia, Texas, and Washington, December 2024-January 2025

Thu, 15 May 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a cluster of suspected histoplasmosis cases affecting 12 members of an extended family who had all visited the Venado Caves in Costa Rica.

Trends in Suspected Fentanyl-Involved Nonfatal Overdose Emergency Department Visits, by Age Group, Sex, and Race and Ethnicity - United States, October 2020-March 2024

Thu, 08 May 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes emergency department visit rates for fentanyl-involved nonfatal overdoses during October 2020-March 2024.

Interim Evaluation of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Hospitalization Rates Among Infants and Young Children After Introduction of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prevention Products - United States, October 2024-February 2025

Thu, 08 May 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes RSV-associated hospitalization rates among infants and young children during the 2024-25 respiratory virus season.

Recommendations and Reports: Antiretroviral Postexposure Prophylaxis After Sexual, Injection Drug Use, or Other Nonoccupational Exposure to HIV - CDC Recommendations, United States, 2025

Tue, 06 May 2025 17:00:00 GMT

CDC updates HIV nonoccupational postexposure prophylaxis recommendations Meta Keywords:

Notes from the Field: Suspected Medetomidine Withdrawal Syndrome Among Fentanyl-Exposed Patients - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 2024-January 2025

Thu, 01 May 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes 165 patients hospitalized for suspected medetomidine withdrawal syndrome in Philadelphia.

Notes from the Field: Severe Medetomidine Withdrawal Syndrome in Patients Using Illegally Manufactured Opioids - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 2024-March 2025

Thu, 01 May 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a possible withdrawal syndrome experienced by 23 patients who sought treatment at hospitals in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, following use of illegally manufactured opioids.

Overdoses Involving Medetomidine Mixed with Opioids - Chicago, Illinois, May 2024

Thu, 01 May 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes 12 confirmed and 26 probable medetomidine-involved opioid overdoses in Chicago, Illinois.

Erratum: Vol. 74, No. 12

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Erratum: Vol. 74, No. 12

Notes from the Field: Assessment of Awareness, Use, and Access Barriers to Cooling Centers in Maricopa County, Arizona - August 1-September 15, 2023

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes barriers to accessing cooling centers in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Tobacco-Related Clinical Services and Tobacco-Free Policies in Behavioral Health Treatment Facilities - United States, 2023

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes gaps in tobacco-free policies and availability of tobacco cessation treatments at behavioral health treatment facilities.

Investigation of Lead and Chromium Exposure After Consumption of Contaminated Cinnamon-Containing Applesauce - United States, November 2023-April 2024

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes reported cases of lead poisoning following the consumption of cinnamon-containing applesauce.

Measles Update - United States, January 1-April 17, 2025

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes measles cases reported to CDC by 25 U.S. jurisdictions as of April 17, 2025.

Erratum: Vol. 74, No. 11

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an erratum for Vol. 74, No. 11.

Notes from the Field: Increase in Human and Animal Tularemia Cases - Minnesota, 2024

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes human and animal cases of tularemia reported in Minnesota during 2024.

Concurrent Norovirus Outbreaks Associated with Consumption of Oysters Harvested in Mexico - California, December 2023-January 2024

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes approximately 400 cases of gastrointestinal illness among people who consumed raw oysters.

Outbreak of Cyclosporiasis Among Patrons of a Mexican-Style Restaurant - Limestone County, Alabama, May-June 2023

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of cyclosporiasis associated with the consumption of food from a Mexican-style restaurant in Alabama.

Surveillance Summaries: Prevalence and Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children Aged 4 and 8 Years - Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 16 Sites, United States, 2022

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:04:00 GMT

This report describes autism spectrum disorder prevalence and early identifications patterns among children aged 4 and 8 years old.

Notes from the Field: Recreational Nitrous Oxide Misuse - Michigan, 2019-2023

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This review describes annual poison center exposures, emergency department visits, and emergency medical services responses related to nitrous oxide misuse in Michigan.

Notes from the Field: Suicidal Thoughts and Knowing Someone Who Died by Suicide Among Adults - United States, 2023

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes estimates of U.S. adults who personally knew someone who died by suicide and adults who had suicidal thoughts.

Routes of Marijuana Use - Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 22 U.S. States and Two Territories, 2022

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes different ways U.S. adults use marijuana.

Controlled Substance Prescribing Patterns Among Fatal Overdose Decedents with an Opioid, Stimulant, or Both Contributing to Death - Pennsylvania, 2017-2022

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes opioid prescribing patterns preceding overdose deaths in Pennsylvania that included a contributing opioid, stimulant, or both.

Notes from the Field: Response to a Case of Travel-Associated Lassa Fever - Iowa, October-November 2024

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a fatal Lassa fever case in a patient returning form Liberia.

Epidemiology of Symptomatic Human Metapneumovirus Infection in the CASCADIA Community-Based Cohort - Oregon and Washington, 2022-2024

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a community cohort study on the average incidence of symptomatic human metapneumovirus infection in Oregon and Washington.

Human Metapneumovirus Seasonality and Co-Circulation with Respiratory Syncytial Virus - United States, 2014-2024

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes co-circulation of human metapneumovirus and respiratory syncytial virus.

Notes from the Field: Fatal Acanthamoeba Encephalitis in a Patient Who Regularly Used Tap Water in an Electronic Nasal Irrigation Device and a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Machine at Home - New Mexico, 2023

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a fatal case of Acanthamoeba infection associated with using tap water in an electronic nasal irrigation device and a CPAP machine at home.

Synthetic Opioid and Stimulant Co-Involved Overdose Deaths by Occupation and Industry - United States, 2022

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an analysis of synthetic opioid and stimulant co-involved overdose deaths by occupations and industries.

Fatal Case of Splash Pad-Associated Naegleria fowleri Meningoencephalitis - Pulaski County, Arkansas, September 2023

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a fatal case of Naegleria fowleri infection associated with a splash pad in Arkansas.

Newly Reported Chronic Hepatitis C Among Adults - Alaska, 2016-2023

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the annual rate of newly reported chronic hepatitis C among adults in Alaska.

Notes from the Field: Rhodesiense Human African Trypanosomiasis (Sleeping Sickness) in a Traveler Returning from Zimbabwe - United States, August 2024

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a case of rhodesiense human African trypanosomiasis among a U.S. traveler returning from Zimbabwe.

Functional Disability, Violence, HIV Status, and Risk Factors for HIV Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women - Eswatini, 2022

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes adolescent girls and young women with functional disabilities had who higher prevalence of experiencing sexual, physical and emotional violence.

Case Finding Among and Comprehensive Management of Household Contacts of Persons with Pulmonary Tuberculosis: a Pilot Project - Uganda, 2023-2024

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes management of tuberculosis (TB) risk among household contacts of people living with TB.

Notes from the Field: Neurosyphilis, Ocular Syphilis, and Otic Syphilis - Chicago, January-October 2023

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes neurosyphilis, ocular syphilis, and otic syphilis cases in Chicago during January 1-October 31, 2023.

Pedestrian and Overall Road Traffic Crash Deaths - United States and 27 Other High-Income Countries, 2013-2022

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes traffic-related deaths rates in the U.S. and 27 high-income countries.

Human Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) - California, September-December 2024

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza detected among 38 people in California.

Notes from the Field: Detection of Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Type 2 in Wastewater - Five European Countries, September-December 2024

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 detected in wastewater samples in 16 cities in five European countries.

Notes from the Field: Tobacco Product Use Among Adults - United States, 2017-2023

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a decrease in the number of adults who exclusively smoke cigarettes and an increase in the number who exclusively use e-cigarettes.

Notes From the Field: Enhanced Identification of Tobacco Use Among Adult Medicaid Members - King County, Washington, 2016-2023

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes tobacco use among Medicaid members during 2016-2023.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years with Chronic Pain in the Past 3 Months, by Sex and Urbanization Level - United States, 2023

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults with chronic pain in the past three months.

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Mortality by Industry and Occupation - United States, 2020-2022

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis deaths among U.S. workers by industry and occupation.

Interim Estimates of 2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness Among Adults Aged ≥18 Years - VISION and IVY Networks, September 2024-January 2025

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19-associated emergency department or urgent care encounters.

QuickStats: Percentage Distribution of Deaths Attributed to Excessive Cold or Hypothermia, by Month - United States, 2023

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes deaths attributed to excessive cold or hypothermia by month.

Avian Influenza A(H5) Subtype in Wastewater - Oregon, September 15, 2021-July 11, 2024

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an analysis of Oregon wastewater surveillance data that detected avian influenza A(H5) in communities with no concurrent outbreaks from dairy facilities or dairy farms.

Trends in Cervical Precancers Identified Through Population-Based Surveillance - Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Impact Monitoring Project, Five Sites, United States, 2008-2022

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes decreases in cervical precancer incidence among women ages 20-24 years.

Reports of Encephalopathy Among Children with Influenza-Associated Mortality - United States, 2010-11 Through 2024-25 Influenza Seasons

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of influenza-associated encephalopathy or encephalitis among children during 2010-11 through 2024-25 flu seasons.

Interim Estimates of 2024-2025 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness - Four Vaccine Effectiveness Networks, United States, October 2024-February 2025

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes interim 2024-2025 seasonal flu vaccine effectiveness estimates in outpatient settings and against flu-associated hospitalizations.

Notes from the Field: Elevated Atmospheric Lead Levels During the Los Angeles Urban Fires - California, January 2025

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an increase in particulate matter lead levels in Los Angeles, California during the January 2025 fires.

Notes from the Field: Genomic and Wastewater Surveillance Data to Guide a Hepatitis A Outbreak Response - Los Angeles County, March 2024-June 2024

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes significant increase in hepatitis A virus (HAV) wastewater concentrations during an HAV outbreak in Los Angeles County, California.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Infection of Indoor Domestic Cats Within Dairy Industry Worker Households - Michigan, May 2024

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes highly pathogenic avian influenza virus infection among two indoor cats living in homes of dairy workers.

Dengue Outbreak and Response - Puerto Rico, 2024

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a local public health emergency triggered by dengue cases in Puerto Rico during 2024.

Notes from the Field: Seroprevalence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5) Virus Infections Among Bovine Veterinary Practitioners - United States, September 2024

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes evidence of recent highly pathogenic avian influenza infection among three veterinary practitioners.

First Clade Ib Monkeypox Virus Infection Reported in the Americas - California, November 2024

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the first reported case of clade Ib monkeypox virus infection in the United States.

Notes from the Field: Emergency Department Use During the Los Angeles County Wildfires, January 2025

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes wildfire-associated emergency department encounters immediately after the 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires.

Notes from the Field: Serum Concentrations of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Among First Responders to the Maui Wildfires - Hawaii, September 2023

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes concentrations of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances among Maui County, Hawaii employees one month after the 2023 Maui wildfires.

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults Aged 19 Years or Older - United States, 2025

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes CDC's 2025 immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years and older.

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents Aged 18 Years or Younger - United States, 2025

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes CDC's 2025 immunization schedule for children and adolescents aged 18 years or younger.

Gaps in Mental Health Care-Seeking Among Health Care Providers During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, September 2022-May 2023

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes barriers to health care providers seeking mental health care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

QuickStats: Health Center Visit Rates, by Adults Aged ≥18 Years with Mental Health Disorder, Substance Use Disorder, or Both, by Sex - United States, 2023

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes health center visit rates by adults with mental health disorder, substance use disorder, or both

Notes from the Field: Severe Health Outcomes Linked to Consumption of Mushroom-Based Psychoactive Microdosing Products - Arizona, June-October 2024

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of adverse health effects after ingestion of Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars.

Occupational Exposure to Mercury at an Electronics Waste and Lamp Recycling Facility - Ohio, 2023

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes mercury exposures among workers at an Ohio electronics waste and lamp recycling facility.

Expanded Recommendations for Use of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines Among Adults Aged ≥50 Years: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2024

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes CDC's updated pneumococcal conjugate vaccine recommendation for all adults aged ≥50 years who are PCV-naïve or who have unknown vaccination history.

Outbreak of Blastomycosis Among Paper Mill Workers - Michigan, November 2022-May 2023

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an outbreak of blastomycosis among workers at a paper mill in Michigan.

Tularemia - United States, 2011-2022

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an increase in Tularemia cases in 2011-2022 compared to 2001-2010.

Notes from the Field: School-Based Surveillance of Mycoplasma pneumoniae Trends and Impact on School Attendance by Students and Staff Members - Missouri, Fall 2024

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:11:00 GMT

This report describes Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections among students and staff of a large public school district in Missouri.

QuickStats: Mental Health Treatment Trends Among Adults Aged ≥18 Years, by Age Group - United States, 2019-2023

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes mental health treatment trends among adults.

Notes from the Field: Geo-Temporal Trends in Fentanyl Administration Routes Among Adults Reporting Use of Illegally Manufactured Fentanyl When Assessed for Substance-Use Treatment - 14 U.S. States, 2017-2023

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of people injecting illegally manufactured fentanyl by route of administration.

Notes from the Field: Long COVID and Significant Long COVID-Associated Activity Limitation Among Adults, by Jurisdiction - United States, 2023

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes adults with Long COVID and reported limitations performing daily activities.

Surveillance of Human Adenovirus Types and the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Reporting - United States, 2017-2023

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a decrease in reporting of human adenoviruses cases to the National Adenovirus Type Reporting System since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Progress Toward Poliomyelitis Eradication - Afghanistan, January 2023-September 2024

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes progress towards eliminating wild poliovirus type 1 in Afghanistan.

New Dosing Interval and Schedule for the Bexsero MenB-4C Vaccine: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, October 2024

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes CDC's updated recommendations for the MenB-4C vaccine to align the dosing interval and schedule with the new FDA label.

Use of Additional Doses of 2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccine for Adults Aged ≥65 Years and Persons Aged ≥6 Months with Moderate or Severe Immunocompromise: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2024

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes CDC's recommendation that all people aged ≥65 years and people ages 6 months-64 years with moderate or severe immunocompromise receive a second 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine dose 6 months after their last dose.

Epidemiology of Dengue - Puerto Rico, 2010-2024

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes changing trends among patients with dengue in Puerto Rico.

Surveillance Summaries: Intimate Partner Violence-Related Homicides of Hispanic and Latino Persons - National Violent Death Reporting System, United States, 2003-2021

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes data from the National Violent Death Reporting System on intimate partner violence-related homicides of Hispanic and Latino people in the United States from 2003-2021.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years with Hypertension, by Sex and Race and Ethnicity - United States, August 2021-August 2023

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes adults with hypertension by race and ethnicity.

Notes from the Field: Rollout of Nirsevimab to Protect Infants and Young Children During the Respiratory Syncytial Virus Season - New York City, 2023-2024

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of New York City infants born during the recommended nirsevimab adminstration period who received nirsevimab.

Updated Recommendation for Universal Hepatitis B Vaccination in Adults Aged 19-59 Years - United States, 2024

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an update to the recommendation for Hepatitis B vaccination in adults aged 19-59 years.

Detection of Illegally Manufactured Fentanyls and Carfentanil in Drug Overdose Deaths - United States, 2021-2024

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes overdose deaths where illegally manufactured fentanyls, including carfentanil, were detected.

Intimate Partner Violence and Pregnancy and Infant Health Outcomes - Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, Nine U.S. Jurisdictions, 2016-2022

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes intimate partner violence among pregnant women and related outcomes.

Surveillance Summaries: Waterborne Disease Outbreaks Associated with Splash Pads - United States, 1997-2022

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report characterizes waterborne disease outbreaks associated with splash pads reported to CDC during 1997-2022.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Abortion Surveillance - United States, 2022

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes abortion rates and ratios (number of abortions per 1,000 live births) in the United States during 2013-2022.

Notes from the Field: Increase in Diagnoses of Human Parvovirus B19-Associated Aplastic Crises in Children and Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease - Atlanta, Georgia, December 14, 2023-September 30, 2024

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a higher incidence rate of human parvovirus B19-associated aplastic crises among children and adolescents with sickle cell disease.

Notes from the Field: Human Parvovirus B19 Infections Among Pregnant Persons - Minnesota, January-September 2024

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an increase in the frequency of human parvovirus B19 infections among pregnant women in Minnesota.

Progress Toward UNAIDS Global HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Targets: CDC-Supported Oral Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis - 37 Countries, 2017─2023

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes PrEP initiations in 37 countries as part of the United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS.

Detection of Increased Activity of Human Parvovirus B19 Using Commercial Laboratory Testing of Clinical Samples and Source Plasma Donor Pools - United States, 2024

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an increase in positive human parvovirus B19 laboratory test results in 2024 compared to 2018-2019.

Severe and Fatal Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever After Exposure in Tecate, Mexico - California, July 2023-January 2024

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes six cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever among people who were exposed in Tecate, Mexico.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years with Diagnosed Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, by Urbanization Level - United States, 2023

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults with diagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Notes from the Field: Trends in Emergency Department Visits for Firearm Injuries - United States, January 2018-December 2023

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes trends in emergency department visits for firearm injuries between 2018-2023.

Detection of Real-Time Changes in Direction of COVID-19 Transmission Using National- and State-Level Epidemic Trends Based on Rt Estimates - United States Overall and New Mexico, April-October 2024

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes trend categories and nowcasting that provided an early indication of COVID-19 transmissions.

Coverage with Influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, and COVID-19 Vaccines Among Nursing Home Residents - National Healthcare Safety Network, United States, November 2024

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of nursing home residents who received a 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine, flu vaccines, and influenza vaccine.

Influenza, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccination Coverage Among Adults - United States, Fall 2024

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of eligible adults who received influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines.

Progress Toward Measles Elimination - Worldwide, 2000-2023

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an update on measles cases and vaccination coverage worldwide.

Pediatric Rash Illness Outbreak with Initial Positive Measles Immunoglobulin M Antibody Test Results - American Samoa, March-July 2023

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes instances of positive measles immunoglobulin tests among two children in American Samoa that were later confirmed to be alternative viral etiologies.

Underutilization of Influenza Antiviral Treatment Among Children and Adolescents at Higher Risk for Influenza-Associated Complications - United States, 2023-2024

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes data from two national influenza surveillance networks on antiviral treatment of hospitalized children and adolescents with influenza.

Nirsevimab Effectiveness Against Medically Attended Respiratory Syncytial Virus Illness and Hospitalization Among Alaska Native Children - Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Region, Alaska, October 2023-June 2024

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes nirsevimab effectiveness in preventing RSV-associated hospitalizations among children in Alaska's Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region.

QuickStats: Percentage of Children and Adolescents Aged 12-17 Years Who Participated in 60 Minutes of Physical Activity Most Days or Every Day, by Daily Hours of Screen Time Use - United States, July 2021-December 2023

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of children and adolescents who did 60 minutes of physical activity most days or every day.

Notes from the Field: Ketamine Detection and Involvement in Drug Overdose Deaths - United States, July 2019-June 2023

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the detection of ketamine in overdose deaths.

Serologic Evidence of Recent Infection with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5) Virus Among Dairy Workers - Michigan and Colorado, June-August 2024

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes serologic testing to identify recent highly pathogenic avian influenza infections among dairy workers in two states.

Personal Protective Equipment Use by Dairy Farmworkers Exposed to Cows Infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Viruses - Colorado, 2024

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes dairy farmworkers in Colorado who were interviewed about PPE use during work activities around cows infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Progress Toward Global Dracunculiasis (Guinea Worm Disease) Eradication, January 2023-June 2024

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of dracunculiasis reported during 2023-24.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Were in Families Having Problems Paying Medical Bills in the Past 12 Months, by Disability Status and Age Group - United States, 2023

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who were in families having problems paying medical bills in the past 12 months.

Notes from the Field: Trichophyton mentagrophytes Genotype VII - New York City, April-July 2024

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes four Trichophyton mentagrophytes gentotype VII infections diagnosed in New York City men who have sex with men.

Routine Vaccination Coverage - Worldwide, 2023

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report provides an update on global immunization coverage.

Statewide Outbreak of Neisseria meningitidis Serogroup Y, Sequence Type 1466 - Virginia, 2022-2024

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an outbreak of meningococcal disease in Virginia.

Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Health Care Personnel - National Healthcare Safety Network, United States, 2023-24 Respiratory Virus Season

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes influenza vaccination and COVID-19 vaccination coverage among health care personnel during the 2023-24 respiratory virus season (October 1, 2023-March 31, 2024).

Laboratory-Confirmed Influenza Hospitalizations During Pregnancy or the Early Postpartum Period - Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China, 2018-2023

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes influenza hospitalization rates among pregnant and postpartum women in China with influenza.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Laboratory-Confirmed Influenza-Associated Hospitalizations Among Children and Adults - Influenza Hospitalization Surveillance Network, United States, 2010-2023

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report summarizes FluSurv-NET data from the 2010-11 through 2022-23 influenza seasons.

Notes from the Field: First Locally Acquired Dengue Virus Infections - Pasadena, California, October-December 2023

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the public health response after a case of dengue was reported in California.

Two Outbreaks of Legionnaires Disease Associated with Outdoor Hot Tubs for Private Use - Two Cruise Ships, November 2022-July 2024

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes two outbreaks of Legionnaires reported among travelers of two cruise ships during November 2022-June 2024.

Locally Acquired (Autochthonous) Mosquito-Transmitted Plasmodium vivax Malaria - Saline County, Arkansas, September 2023

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the public health response to 10 cases of locally acquired mosquito-borne malaria in the U.S.

Genomic Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 Variants: Circulation of Omicron XBB and JN.1 Lineages - United States, May 2023-September 2024

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report summarizes U.S. trends in variant proportion estimates during May 2023-September 2024, a period when SARS-CoV-2 lineages primarily comprised descendants of Omicron variants XBB and JN.1.

Coverage with Selected Vaccines and Exemption Rates Among Children in Kindergarten - United States, 2023-24 School Year

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes national kindergarten vaccination coverage with state-required vaccinations.

QuickStats: Prevalence of Obesity and Severe Obesity Among Persons Aged 2-19 Years - United States, 1999-2000 Through 2021-2023

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes prevalence of obesity and severe obesity among people aged 2-19 years.

Tobacco Product Use Among Middle and High School Students - National Youth Tobacco Survey, United States, 2024

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes use of any tobacco product among middle and high school students from 2023 to 2024.

Notes from the Field: Enhanced Surveillance for Raccoon Rabies Virus Variant and Vaccination of Wildlife for Management - Omaha, Nebraska, October 2023-July 2024

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes detection of racoon rabies virus variant in Omaha, Nebraska, 850 miles west of the variant's known range.

Update on Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Outbreaks - Worldwide, January 2023-June 2024

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of vaccine-derived polioviruses in 39 countries during January 2023-June 2024.

Notes from the Field: Suspected Outbreak of Trichinellosis Associated with Undercooked Bear Meat - North Carolina, November 2023

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a presumed outbreak of trichinellosis in North Carolina associated with undercooked bear meat.

Notes from the Field: Mpox Cluster Caused by Tecovirimat-Resistant Monkeypox Virus - Five States, October 2023-February 2024

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a cluster of mpox cases cause by tecovirimat-resistant mpox.

Risk of Clade II Mpox Associated with Intimate and Nonintimate Close Contact Among Men Who Have Sex with Men and Transgender Adults - United States, August 2022-July 2023

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes mpox risk among men who have sex with men and transgender persons who reported close contact with a person with mpox.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Diagnosis, Treatment, and Telehealth Use in Adults - National Center for Health Statistics Rapid Surveys System, United States, October-November 2023

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, treatment, and use of telehealth for ADHD services.

SUPPLEMENT: Overview and Methods for the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System - United States, 2023

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes survey methodology for the 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey.

SUPPLEMENT: Adult Caretaker Engagement and School Connectedness and Association with Substance Use, Indicators of Emotional Well-Being and Suicide Risk, and Experiences with Violence Among American Indian or Alaska Native High School Students - Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2023

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes data on health behaviors and experiences among American Indian or Alaska Native high school students nationwide.

SUPPLEMENT: Frequent Social Media Use and Experiences with Bullying Victimization, Persistent Feelings of Sadness or Hopelessness, and Suicide Risk Among High School Students - Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2023

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes U.S. high school students' experiences with bullying victimization, persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness, and suicide risk.

SUPPLEMENT: Experiences of Racism in School and Associations with Mental Health, Suicide Risk, and Substance Use Among High School Students - Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2023

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes associations between experiencing racism in school, poor mental health, substance use, and suicide risk among high school students from all racial and ethnic groups.

SUPPLEMENT: Adverse Childhood Experiences and Health Conditions and Risk Behaviors Among High School Students - Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2023

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes adverse childhood experiences among U.S. high school students.

SUPPLEMENT: Asking for Verbal Sexual Consent and Experiences of Sexual Violence and Sexual Behaviors Among High School Students - Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2023

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes self-report experiences of verbal sexual consent among high school students.

SUPPLEMENT: Disparities in School Connectedness, Unstable Housing, Experiences of Violence, Mental Health, and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among Transgender and Cisgender High School Students - Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2023

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes experiences of violence, poor mental health, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, school connectedness, and unstable housing among high school students who identify as transgender.

SUPPLEMENT: Report of Unfair Discipline at School and Associations with Health Risk Behaviors and Experiences - Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2023

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes students who reported receiving unfair discipline during the previous 12 months.

SUPPLEMENT: Mental Health and Suicide Risk Among High School Students and Protective Factors - Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2023

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes data regarding mental health and suicide risk among high school students and health-promoting behaviors and protective factors.

SUPPLEMENT: Skipping Breakfast and Academic Grades, Persistent Feelings of Sadness or Hopelessness, and School Connectedness Among High School Students - Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2023

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes breakfast consumption among high school students and its association with grades, feelings of sadness or hopelessness, and school connectedness.

SUPPLEMENT: Physical Activity Behaviors and Negative Safety and Violence Experiences Among High School Students - Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2023

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes associations between physical activity behaviors and negative safety and violence experiences among high school students.

QuickStats: Rates of Emergency Department Visits for Children and Adolescents with Acute Upper Respiratory Infection, by Age Group - United States, 2021-2022

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes rates of emergency department visits for children and adolescents with upper respiratory infections.

Burkholderia multivorans Infections Associated with Use of Ice and Water from Ice Machines for Patient Care Activities - Four Hospitals, California and Colorado, 2020-2024

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes Burkholderia multivorans Infections Associated with Use of Ice and Water from Ice Machines.

Differences in COVID-19 Outpatient Antiviral Treatment Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years by Age Group - National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network, United States, April 2022-September 2023

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of older adults with a COVID-19 diagnosis who received a recommended COVID-19 antiviral medication.

COVID-19-Associated Hospitalizations Among U.S. Adults Aged ≥18 Years - COVID-NET, 12 States, October 2023-April 2024

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19-associated hospitalizations among adults.

Interim Effectiveness Estimates of 2024 Southern Hemisphere Influenza Vaccines in Preventing Influenza-Associated Hospitalization - REVELAC-i Network, Five South American Countries, March-July 2024

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the effectiveness of the seasonal influenza vaccine in five South American countries.

Vaccination Coverage by Age 24 Months Among Children Born During 2017-2021 - U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Islands

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes trends in childhood vaccination coverage in the U.S.-affiliated Pacific Islands.

Decline in Vaccination Coverage by Age 24 Months and Vaccination Inequities Among Children Born in 2020 and 2021 - National Immunization Survey-Child, United States, 2021-2023

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes estimated childhood vaccination coverage among children born during 2020-2021.

Maternal Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccination and Receipt of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Antibody (Nirsevimab) by Infants Aged 8 Months - United States, April 2024

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of infants protected against respiratory syncytial virus from maternal RSV vaccination, nirsevimab, or both.

COVID-19-Associated Hospitalizations and Maternal Vaccination Among Infants Aged 6 Months - COVID-NET, 12 States, October 2022-April 2024

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19-associated hospitalization rates among infants <6 months.

Recommendations and Reports: CDC Program Evaluation Framework, 2024

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report updates the previous CDC Framework for Program Evaluation in Public Health by integrating major advancements, lessons learned, and current federal agency policies and practices.

QuickStats: Percentage of Suicides and Homicides Involving a Firearm Among Persons Aged ≥10 Years, by Age Group - United States, 2022

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of suicides and homicides involving a firearm among people ages ≥10 years.

Notes from the Field: Support for Wastewater Monitoring and Influence on Protective Behavioral Intentions Among Adults - United States, July 2024

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes public support for wastewater monitoring among surveyed U.S. adults.

Use of COVID-19 Vaccines for Persons Aged ≥6 Months: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2024-2025

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' recommendations for the 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccines.

Vital Signs: Suicide Rates and Selected County-Level Factors - United States, 2022

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes suicide rates in the U.S. overall and by demographic factors.

Wastewater Surveillance for Influenza A Virus and H5 Subtype Concurrent with the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Outbreak in Cattle and Poultry and Associated Human Cases - United States, May 12-July 13, 2024

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes levels of influenza A virus and the H5 subtype detected in wastewater in some states.

Use of Haemophilus influenzae Type b-Containing Vaccines Among American Indian and Alaska Native Infants: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2024

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the Advisory Committe on Immunization Practices recommendation for use of Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine for American Indian and Alaska Native infants.

Use of 21-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Among U.S. Adults: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2024

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendation for use of the 21-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine as an option for some adults.

Progress Toward Poliomyelitis Eradication - Pakistan, January 2023-June 2024

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes changes in the number of wild poliovirus type 1 cases in Pakistan from January 2022-June 2023 to January 2023-June 2024.

Progress Toward Achieving National HIV/AIDS Strategy Goals for Quality of Life Among Persons Aged ≥50 Years with Diagnosed HIV - Medical Monitoring Project, United States, 2017-2023

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report found that as of 2022, none of the 2025 U.S. National HIV/AIDS Strategy goals for improving quality of life among people with diagnosed HIV were met.

QuickStats: Percentage of Children and Adolescents Aged ≤17 Years Who Used Telemedicine During the Past 12 Months, by Age Group and Year - United States, 2021-2023

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of children and adolescents who used telemedicine during 2021-2023.

Notes from the Field: E-Cigarette and Nicotine Pouch Use Among Middle and High School Students - United States, 2024

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes e-cigarette and nicotine pouch use among middle and high school students.

Oropouche Virus Disease Among U.S. Travelers - United States, 2024

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of Oropouche virus disease among U.S. travelers returning from Cuba.

Leptospirosis Outbreak in Aftermath of Hurricane Fiona - Puerto Rico, 2022

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a large leptospirosis outbreak in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Fiona.

Contact Tracing for Mpox Clade II Cases Associated with Air Travel - United States, July 2021-August 2022

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of clade II mpox among people traveling on commercial airline flights.

Notes from the Field: Intimate Partner Homicide Among Women - United States, 2018-2021

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes rates of intimate partner homicide among women.

Reported Non-Substance-Related Mental Health Disorders Among Persons Who Died of Drug Overdose - United States, 2022

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes non-substance-related mental health disorders among people who died of drug overdose.

Changes in Health Indicators Among Caregivers - United States, 2015-2016 to 2021-2022

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the prevalence of certain health indicators among caregivers compared to noncaregivers.

Cluster of Influenza A(H5) Cases Associated with Poultry Exposure at Two Facilities - Colorado, July 2024

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the first known cluster of U.S. human influenza A(H5) cases.

Recommendations and Reports: Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2024-25 Influenza Season

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report provides new CDC recommendations for the upcoming flu season.

Notes from the Field: Tularemia Associated with Harbor Seal Necropsy - Kitsap County, Washington, October 2023

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a case of tularemia in a wildlife volunteer after exposure to a deceased, infected harbor seal.

Vital Signs: Trends and Disparities in Childhood Vaccination Coverage by Vaccines for Children Program Eligibility - National Immunization Survey-Child, United States, 2012-2022

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes trends in vaccination coverage among eligible children in the U.S.

Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescent Girls Aged 13-17 Years - U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Islands, 2013-2023

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes trends in HPV vaccination coverage among adolescent girls in U.S.-affiliated Pacific Islands.

National Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13-17 Years - National Immunization Survey-Teen, United States, 2023

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes vaccination coverage among Vaccine for Children (VCF)-eligible adolescents and non-VCF eligible adolescents across recent years.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Drug Overdose Death Rates, by State - United States, 2022

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the age-adjusted drug overdose death rate by state.

Notes from the Field: Heightened Precautions for Imported Dogs Vaccinated with Potentially Ineffective Rabies Vaccine - United States, August 2021−April 2024

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the potentially ineffective rabies vaccination of 132 dogs imported into the U.S. from high-risk countries.

Notes from the Field: Universal Newborn Screening and Surveillance for Congenital Cytomegalovirus - Minnesota, 2023-2024

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes Minnesota's universal newborn screening and population-based surveillance for congenital cytomegalovirus.

Invasive Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae Disease Outbreak at an Elementary School - Michigan, May 2023

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes four cases of nontypeable Haemophilus disease that occurred at an elementary school in Detroit, Michigan.

Use of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccines in Adults Aged ≥60 Years: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2024

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes ACIP recommendations for the use of the RSV vaccine for older adults.

Erratum: Vol. 72, No. RR-6

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 17:00:00 GMT

Erratum: Vol. 72, No. RR-6

Notes from the Field: Prevalence of Previous Dengue Virus Infection Among Children and Adolescents Aged 7-16 Years - American Samoa, September-October 2023

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes previous dengue infections in American Samoa during 2023.

Health and Economic Benefits of Routine Childhood Immunizations in the Era of the Vaccines for Children Program - United States, 1994-2023

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes health and economic benefits from routine childhood vaccines among children born during 1994-2023.

Mortality in the United States - Provisional Data, 2023

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes 2023 provisional mortality data in the United States.

Recommendations and Reports: U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, 2024

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes new and revised recommendations for the use of specific contraceptive methods by people who have certain characteristics or medical conditions.

Recommendations and Reports: U.S. Selected Practice Recommendations for Contraceptive Use, 2024

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes updated recommendations for contraceptive use.

Progress Toward the Elimination of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C in the Country of Georgia, April 2015-April 2024

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes progress toward eliminating hepatitis B and C in the country of Georgia.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adult Day Services Centers That Use Any Telehealth, by U.S. Census Bureau Region - United States, 2022

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adult day services centers that use telehealth.

Notes from the Field: Detection of Medetomidine Among Patients Evaluated in Emergency Departments for Suspected Opioid Overdoses - Missouri, Colorado, and Pennsylvania, September 2020-December 2023

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes detection of medetomidine in five patients in a hospital for suspected overdose.

Lead Poisoning in a Mother and Her Four Children Using a Traditional Eye Cosmetic - New York City, 2012-2023

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of elevated blood lead levels among a mother and three children following the use of surma, a traditional eye cosmetic.

Suspected Counterfeit M-30 Oxycodone Pill Exposures and Acute Withdrawals Reported from a Single Hospital - Toxicology Investigators Consortium Core Registry, U.S. Census Bureau Western Region, 2017-2022

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of suspected exposure to counterfeit pills containing fentanyl at a hospital in the Western U.S.

Notes from the Field: Health Monitoring, Testing, and Case Identification Among Persons Exposed to Influenza A(H5N1) - Michigan, 2024

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes symptom monitoring and testing among exposed dairy and poultry workers in Michigan during the H5N1 outbreak.

Progress Toward Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus - Region of the Americas, 2012-2022

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes vaccination efforts to eliminate mother-to-child hepatitis B.

Adult Smoking Cessation - United States, 2022

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes intent and method to quit smoking among U.S. adults.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Walked for Transportation and Walked for Leisure in the Past 7 Days, by Urban-Rural Status - United States, 2022

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who walked for transportation and leisure during a 7-day period in 2022.

Notes from the Field: Schedule I Substances Identified in Nootropic Gummies Containing Amanita muscaria or Other Mushrooms - Charlottesville, Virginia, 2023-2024

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes five people who required hospital evaluation after ingesting Nootropic gummies labeled to contain A. muscaria but instead contained unlabeled, potentially harmful substances.

Childhood Lead Exposure Linked to Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches - North Carolina, June 2023-January 2024

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes lead exposure among four children in North Carolina linked to WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree pouches.

Progress Toward Achieving and Sustaining Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Elimination - Worldwide, 2000-2022

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes progress toward global maternal and neonatal tetanus elimination during 2000-2022.

Erratum: Vol. 73, No. 21

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 17:00:00 GMT

Erratum: Vol. 73, No. 21

Notes from the Field: Illnesses After Administration of Presumed Counterfeit Botulinum Toxin in Nonmedical Settings - Tennessee and New York City, March 2024

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes illnesses among women who received counterfeit botulinum toxin injections.

Notes from the Field: Respiratory Viral Panel as an Early Diagnostic Tool for Neonatal Enterovirus Infection - San Diego, California 2023

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a cluster of neonatal enterovirus infections identified by respiratory panel polymerase chain reaction testing.

Human Case of Leptospirosis During a Canine Disease Outbreak - Wyoming, 2023

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a case of human leptospirosis reported in Wyoming during a a canine outbreak.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Surveillance for Violent Deaths - National Violent Death Reporting System, 48 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, 2021

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the widening gap in preventable early deaths between rural and urban areas.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rate Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years, by Sex - United States, 1970-2022

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the death rate among adults 65 and older.

Reported Xylazine Use Among Adults Aged ≥18 Years Evaluated for Substance Use Treatment - United States, July 2022-September 2023

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes reports of xylazine use among adults evaluated for substance use treatment.

Reported Incidence of Infections Caused by Pathogens Transmitted Commonly Through Food: Impact of Increased Use of Culture-Independent Diagnostic Tests - Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network, 1996-2023

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes illnesses commonly transmitted through food.

Notes from the Field: Multidisciplinary Approach to Investigating Brucella canis Exposures - South Carolina, September 2023

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:07:00 GMT

This report describes an investigation in South Carolina that found 17 people and five animals were exposed to Brucella canis while caring for a pregnant stray dog that was found to be infected.

Persistent Transmission of Circulating Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus - Somalia, January 2017-March 2024

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes transmission of circulating vaccine-derived polioviruses (cVDPVs) since the 2016 global withdrawal of type 2 oral poliovirus vaccine in Somalia.

Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: Population Estimates - United States, 2022

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) during 2022.

QuickStats: Percentage of Current Cigarette Smokers Aged ≥18 Years Who Received Advice from a Health Professional To Quit Smoking, by Sex and Age Group - United States, 2022

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adult cigarette smokers who received cessation advice from a health care professional.

Findings from the First Year of a Federally Funded, Direct-to-Consumer HIV Self-Test Distribution Program - United States, March 2023-March 2024

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a CDC-funded program that delivered approximately 440,000 HIV self-tests to U.S. residents.

Emergency Medical Services Encounters for Firearm Injuries - 858 Counties, United States, January 2019-September 2023

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes rates of emergency medical services encounters for firearm injuries in 858 counties.

Loneliness, Lack of Social and Emotional Support, and Mental Health Issues - United States, 2022

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the prevalence of loneliness among U.S. adults.

Successful Distribution of Tecovirimat During the Peak of the Mpox Outbreak - Los Angeles County, June 2022-January 2023

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes distribution of tecovirimat in Los Angeles County during the 2022-23 mpox outbreak.

Notes from the Field: Rapid Linkage of a Salmonella Livingstone Outbreak to a Restaurant, Using Open-Ended Interviews and Patient Purchase Histories - Utah, 2023-2024

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the rapid identification and response to cases of Salmonella Livingstone infections linked to a Utah restaurant.

Notes from the Field: Toxigenic Corynebacterium ulcerans in Humans and Household Pets - Utah and Colorado, 2022-2023

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes investigations in Utah and Colorado that found transmission of Corynebacterium ulcerans between humans and household pets occurred, although the direction of transmission could not be determined.

Migration from Epi Info to District Health Information Software 2 for Vaccine-Preventable Disease Surveillance - World Health Organization African Region, 2019-2023

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the implementation of the District Health Information Software 2 platform, a free and open-source software platform for electronic IDSR and case-based surveillance reporting, in the WHO African Region.

Firearm Storage Behaviors - Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Eight States, 2021-2022

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes firearm storage behaviors reported through the Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System survey.

Cases of Meningococcal Disease Associated with Travel to Saudi Arabia for Umrah Pilgrimage - United States, United Kingdom, and France, 2024

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes 12 meningococcal disease cases associated with travel to Saudi Arabia for Umrah.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥25 Years Who Met the 2018 Federal Physical Activity Guidelines for Both Muscle-Strengthening and Aerobic Physical Activity, by Educational Attainment - United States, 2022

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults aged 25 years and older who met the 2018 federal physical activity guidelines for muscle-strengthening and aerobic activity.

Notes from the Field: Anthrax on a Sheep Farm in Winter - Texas, December 2023-January 2024

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an unexpected anthrax outbreak during winter at a Texas sheep farm.

Mpox Surveillance Based on Rash Characteristics - 13 Emergency Departments, United States, June-December 2023

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes mpox cases identified during patient visits to emergency departments for mpox-like rashes.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Progress Toward Tuberculosis Elimination and Tuberculosis Program Performance - National Tuberculosis Indicators Project, 2016-2022

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report provides an update on progress toward tuberculosis (TB) elimination and TB program performance during 2016-2022.

Recommendations and Reports: CDC Clinical Guidelines on the Use of Doxycycline Postexposure Prophylaxis for Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention, United States, 2024

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a recommendation from CDC for clinicians to use doxy PEP to help reduce incidents of syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea in populations at high risk for these infections.

Outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Viruses in U.S. Dairy Cattle and Detection of Two Human Cases - United States, 2024

Thu, 30 May 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the joint investigation between CDC, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Food and Drug Administration after influenza A (H5N1) was detected in a U.S. farm worker.

State-Specific Hepatitis C Virus Clearance Cascades - United States, 2013-2022

Thu, 30 May 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes hepatitis C viral clearance proportions among people with hepatitis C by state.

Early Safety Findings Among Persons Aged ≥60 Years Who Received a Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine - United States, May 3, 2023-April 14, 2024

Thu, 30 May 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes safety findings a year after the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine was recommended for adults 60 and older.

West Nile Virus and Other Nationally Notifiable Arboviral Diseases - United States, 2022

Thu, 30 May 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of arboviral disease in the U.S. during 2022.

Varicella Outbreak Among Recent Arrivals to New York City, 2022-2024

Thu, 30 May 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an outbreak of varicella cases in people staying at New York City shelters and residential facilities who recently arrived in New York City from Central or South America.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Sentinel Enhanced Dengue Surveillance System - Puerto Rico, 2012-2022

Tue, 28 May 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a surveillance system used to monitor dengue trends in Puerto Rico.

Notes from the Field: Clade II Mpox Surveillance Update - United States, October 2023-April 2024

Thu, 23 May 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes mpox surveillance during October 2023 -April 2024.

Vital Signs: Drowning Death Rates, Self-Reported Swimming Skill, Swimming Lesson Participation, and Recreational Water Exposure - United States, 2019-2023

Thu, 23 May 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes drowning death rates before and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Monkeypox Virus Infections After 2 Preexposure Doses of JYNNEOS Vaccine - United States, May 2022-May 2024

Thu, 23 May 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes monkeypox virus infections after receiving two JYNNEOS vaccine doses.

Outbreak of Human Trichinellosis - Arizona, Minnesota, and South Dakota, 2022

Thu, 23 May 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes human trichinellosis cases associated with eating black bear meat.

Prevalence of Stroke - Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, United States, 2011-2022

Thu, 23 May 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes increases in U.S. stroke from 2011-2013 to 2020-2022.

QuickStats: Percentage Distribution of Deaths Involving Injuries from Recreational and Nonrecreational Use of Watercraft, by Month - United States, 2020-2022

Thu, 16 May 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage distribution of deaths involving injuries from recreational and nonrecreational use of watercraft.

Progress Toward Poliomyelitis Eradication - Worldwide, January 2022-December 2023

Thu, 16 May 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the status of polio eradication during January 1, 2022-December 31, 2023.

U.S. Preparedness and Response to Increasing Clade I Mpox Cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - United States, 2024

Thu, 16 May 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the investigation of cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), CDC's support to DRC, and U.S. public health preparedness activities to date.

Real-Time Use of a Dynamic Model To Measure the Impact of Public Health Interventions on Measles Outbreak Size and Duration - Chicago, Illinois, 2024

Thu, 16 May 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes how dynamic models can be used to measure the impact of public health interventions on measles outbreak size and duration.

Measles Outbreak Associated with a Migrant Shelter - Chicago, Illinois, February-May 2024

Thu, 16 May 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a measles outbreak at a migrant shelter in Chicago.

Notes from the Field: Potential Outbreak of Extrapulmonary Mycobacterium abscessus subspecies massiliense Infections from Stem Cell Treatment Clinics in Mexico - Arizona and Colorado, 2022

Thu, 09 May 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report discusses three cases of extrapulmonary Myocobacterium abscessus infections associated with stem cell treatment clinics in Mexico.

Notes from the Field: Increases in Imported Malaria Cases - Three Southern U.S. Border Jurisdictions, 2023

Thu, 09 May 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an increase in cases of imported malaria in three U.S. southern border jurisdictions.

Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 Illness Outbreak Associated with Untreated, Pressurized, Municipal Irrigation Water - Utah, 2023

Thu, 09 May 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an outbreak of Shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli among 13 children who played in or drank untreated irrigation water.

MMWR Supplement: A Standard Framework for Evaluating Large Health Care Data and Related Resources

Tue, 07 May 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a standard framework developed for evaluating large health care data and related resources.

Notes from the Field: Increase in Nontoxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae - Washington, 2018-2023

Thu, 02 May 2024 17:15:00 GMT

This report describes an increase in nontoxigenic C. diphtheriae cases in Washington during a 5-year period.

QuickStats: Percentage of Residential Care Communities That Use Electronic Health Records, by Community Bed Size - United States, 2018, 2020, and 2022

Thu, 02 May 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of residential care communities that use electronic health records.

Erratum: Vol. 72, No. 29

Thu, 02 May 2024 17:00:00 GMT

Erratum: Vol. 72, No. 29

Prevalence of Positive Childhood Experiences Among Adults - Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Four States, 2015-2021

Thu, 02 May 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the prevalence of positive childhood experiences among adults.

Cigarette Smoking Among Pregnant Women During the Perinatal Period: Prevalence and Health Care Provider Inquiries - Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, United States, 2021

Thu, 02 May 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes smoking behaviors among women before, during, and after pregnancy.

Emergency Department Visits for Pedestrians Injured in Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashes - United States, January 2021-December 2023

Thu, 02 May 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes emergency department visits for traffic-related pedestrian injuries.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Preventable Premature Deaths from the Five Leading Causes of Death in Nonmetropolitan and Metropolitan Counties, United States, 2010-2022

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the widening gap in preventable early deaths between rural and urban areas.

Heat-Related Emergency Department Visits - United States, May-September 2023

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:06:46 GMT

Notes from the Field: Group A Streptococcus Bacteremia in Persons Who Inject Drugs - Northern Vermont, January 2020-October 2023

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:06:42 GMT

This report describes an increase in group A streptococcal infections among people who inject drugs in Vermont.

QuickStats: Percentage of Employed Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Slept 7 Hours per 24-Hour Period, by Sex and Number of Work Hours per Week - United States, 2022

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of employed adults who slept less than seven hours per 24-hour period.

Use of an Additional Updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 Vaccine Dose for Adults Aged ≥65 Years: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2024

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices that all people ages ≥65 years and older receive one additional dose of any updated (2023-2024 Formula) COVID-19 vaccine.

Investigation of Presumptive HIV Transmission Associated with Receipt of Platelet-Rich Plasma Microneedling Facials at a Spa Among Former Spa Clients - New Mexico, 2018-2023

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an investigation of multiple HIV infections among people who received microneedling facials.

SARS-CoV-2 Viral Shedding and Rapid Antigen Test Performance - Respiratory Virus Transmission Network, November 2022-May 2023

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the sensitivity of different kinds of tests that detect SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Use of Ebola Vaccines - Worldwide, 2021-2023

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes repurposing Ebola vaccines in the absence of large outbreaks.

QuickStats: Percentage of Children and Adolescents Aged 3-17 Years Who Ever Received a Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, by Family Income, 2020-2022

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of children and adolescents ages 3-17 years who were ever diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

Vital Signs: Mammography Use and Association with Social Determinants of Health and Health-Related Social Needs Among Women - United States, 2022

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the association between mammography use and specific social determinants of health and health-related social needs.

Use of the Pfizer Pentavalent Meningococcal Vaccine Among Persons Aged ≥10 Years: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2023

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes recommendations for using Pfizer pentavalent meningococcal vaccines among people ages 10 years and older.

COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage, and Rates of SARS-CoV-2 Infection and COVID-19-Associated Hospitalization Among Residents in Nursing Homes - National Healthcare Safety Network, United States, October 2023-February 2024

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 rates, hospitalizations, and vaccination coverage among nursing home residents.

Durability of Original Monovalent mRNA Vaccine Effectiveness Against COVID-19 Omicron-Associated Hospitalization in Children and Adolescents - United States, 2021-2023

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the duration of protection provided by the original monovalent COVID-19 vaccines.

Notes from the Field: Neonatal Salmonellosis Associated with Backyard Poultry - Oregon, November 2023

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a case of salmonellosis associated with backyard poultry in a newborn.

Assessment of Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death Among Adolescents and Young Adults After Receipt of COVID-19 Vaccine - Oregon, June 2021-December 2022

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a review of Oregon death certificate data to assess whether young people in Oregon might be dying after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.

Infections Associated with Medtronic Duet External Ventricular Drains - Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island, January 2023-January 2024

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an investigation of external ventricular drain-associated infections at a Rhode Island hospital.

COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage - World Health Organization African Region, 2021-2023

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 vaccination coverage in the World Health Organization African Region during 2021-2023.

Measles - United States, January 1, 2020-March 28, 2024

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes measles cases in the United States during 2020-2024

State Medicaid Coverage for Tobacco Cessation Treatments and Barriers to Accessing Treatments - United States, 2018-2022

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes state Medicaid coverage of tobacco cessation treatments.

QuickStats: Life Expectancy at Birth, by Sex - United States, 2019-2022

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes life expectancy at birth from 2019-2022.

Erratum: Vol. 71, No. 19

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 17:00:00 GMT

Erratum: Vol. 71, No. 19

Notice to Readers: Change in Publication Date of QuickStats

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 17:00:00 GMT

A notice to readers that MMWR will publish QuickStats on a bimonthly basis.

Federal Retail Pharmacy Program Contributions to Bivalent mRNA COVID-19 Vaccinations Across Sociodemographic Characteristics - United States, September 1, 2022-September 30, 2023

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the number of COVID-19 bivalent vaccine doses administered by Federal Retail Pharmacy Program partners.

Surveillance To Track Progress Toward Polio Eradication - Worldwide, 2022-2023

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes poliovirus surveillance in countries at high risk for polio transmission.

Interim Effectiveness of Updated 2023-2024 (Monovalent XBB.1.5) COVID-19 Vaccines Against COVID-19-Associated Hospitalization Among Adults Aged ≥18 Years with Immunocompromising Conditions - VISION Network, September 2023-February 2024

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the effectiveness of the updated COVID-19 vaccine in preventing hospitalizations in adults with immunocompromising conditions.

Tuberculosis - United States, 2023

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes increases in tuberculosis cases among all age groups in the United States during 2023.

Implications of Measles Inclusion by Commercial Syndromic Polymerase Chain Reaction Panels - United States, May 2022-April 2023

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes incidental detection of the measles vaccine strain when using syndromic polymerase chain reaction panels on patients who recently received a measles vaccine.

Ceftriaxone-Resistant Gonorrhea - China, 2022

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes increases in the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in China.

Birth Prevalence of Sickle Cell Disease and County-Level Social Vulnerability - Sickle Cell Data Collection Program, 11 States, 2016-2020

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the prevalence of sickle cell disease among newborns born to mothers in counties with high social vulnerability.

Notes from the Field: Expanded Laboratory Testing for Varicella - Minnesota, 2016-2023

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes expanded laboratory testing for varicella by the Minnesota Department of Health.

Surveillance for Coccidioidomycosis, Histoplasmosis, and Blastomycosis During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, 2019-2021

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes trends in coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, and blastomycosis cases during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment Update - U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, 36 Countries, 2016-2023

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes trends in the initiation and completion of preventive treatment for tuberculosis in people with HIV through PEPFAR-supported programs.

Erratum: Vol. 72, No. 36

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:00:00 GMT

Erratum for MMWR Vo. 72, No. 36

Notes from the Field: Measles Outbreak - Cook County, Illinois, October-November 2023

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a measles outbreak occurring in unvaccinated, vaccine-eligible children at an apartment complex in Cook County, Illinois.

Notes from the Field: Surveillance for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children - United States, 2023

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes changes in multisystem inflammatory syndrome cases among children since early in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Outbreak Linked to Morel Mushroom Exposure - Montana, 2023

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an outbreak linked to consumption of raw morel mushrooms.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Surveillance of Waterborne Disease Outbreaks Associated with Drinking Water - United States, 2015-2020

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes CDC surveillance of waterborne disease outbreaks associated with drinking water during 2015-2020.

Years of Potential Life Lost and Mean Age of Adults Experiencing Nontraumatic, Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests - Chicago, 2014-2021

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes years of potential life lost among adults in Chicago who experienced out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

Notes from the Field: Emergency Department Visits for Unsupervised Pediatric Melatonin Ingestion - United States, 2019-2022

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes emergency department visits for unsupervised melatonin ingestion by infants and young children.

Early Estimate of Nirsevimab Effectiveness for Prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus-Associated Hospitalization Among Infants Entering Their First Respiratory Syncytial Virus Season - New Vaccine Surveillance Network, October 2023-February 2024

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes effectiveness of nirsevimab against respiratory syncytial virus-associated hospitalizations in infants.

Racial and Ethnic Differences in Social Determinants of Health and Health-Related Social Needs Among Adults - Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, United States, 2022

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the prevalence of adverse social determinants of health and health-related social needs across racial and ethnic groups in the U.S.

Prevalence of Self-Reported Hypertension and Antihypertensive Medication Use Among Adults - United States, 2017-2021

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes increases in the prevalence of adults reporting hypertension and antihypertensive medication use.

QuickStats: Percentage of Children and Adolescents Aged 5-17 Years Who Had Chronic School Absenteeism Due to Illness, Injury, or Disability During the Past 12 Months, by Age Group and Year - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2019 and 2022

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of children and adolescents who had chronic school absences due to illness, injury, or disability.

Interim Effectiveness of Updated 2023-2024 (Monovalent XBB.1.5) COVID-19 Vaccines Against COVID-19-Associated Emergency Department and Urgent Care Encounters and Hospitalization Among Immunocompetent Adults Aged ≥18 Years - VISION and IVY Networks, September 2023-January 2024

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes vaccine effectiveness for the updated 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccine.

Interim Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness Against Laboratory-Confirmed Influenza - California, October 2023-January 2024

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes estimated vaccine effectiveness for laboratory-confirmed flu in California.

Interim Estimates of 2023-24 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness - United States

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes estimates of 2023-24 influenza vaccine effectiveness among different age groups.

Progress Toward Rubella and Congenital Rubella Syndrome Elimination - Worldwide, 2012-2022

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report updates a previous report and summarizes global progress toward elimination of rubella and congenital rubella syndrome from 2012-2022.

Deaths from Excessive Alcohol Use - United States, 2016-2021

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes increases in the average annual number of deaths from excessive alcohol use from 2016-2017 to 2020-2021.

SUPPLEMENT: CDC Guidance for Community Response to Suicide Clusters, United States, 2024

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes updated guidance for community response to suicide clusters.

SUPPLEMENT: CDC Guidance for Community Assessment and Investigation of Suspected Suicide Clusters, United States, 2024

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes updated guidance for community assessment and investigation of suspected suicide clusters.

SUPPLEMENT: Background and Rationale - CDC Guidance for Communities Assessing, Investigating, and Responding to Suicide Clusters, United States, 2024

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes updated guidance for communities assessing, investigating, and responding to suicide clusters.

Outbreak of Mycobacterium orygis in a Shipment of Cynomolgus Macaques Imported from Southeast Asia - United States, February-May 2023

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 18:20:00 GMT

This report describes a discovery of Mycobacterium orgis in a shipment of imported nonhuman primates (NHPs) quarantined through CDC's imported NHP quarantine program.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Lacked Reliable Transportation for Daily Living in the Past 12 Months, by Disability Status and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2022

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 18:07:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who didn't have reliable transportation for daily living in the past 12 months.

Notes from the Field: Reemergence of Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infections in Children and Adolescents After the COVID-19 Pandemic, United States, 2018-2024

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an increase in Mycoplasma pneumoniae, a common cause of respiratory illness, beginning in fall 2023.

Progress Toward Measles Elimination - World Health Organization Eastern Mediterranean Region, 2019-2022

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes progress toward measles elimination in the World Health Organization's Eastern Mediterranean Region.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Were Advised During the Past 12 Months by a Doctor or Other Health Professional to Increase Their Amount of Physical Activity or Exercise, by Age Group and Sex - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2022

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who were advised by a health professional to increase their physical activity.

Notes from the Field: Long COVID Prevalence Among Adults - United States, 2022

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the prevalence of adults who reported ever experiencing Long COVID.

Hepatitis A Exposure Response and Outbreak Prevention in a Large Urban Jail - Los Angeles County, California, May-July 2023

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes Correctional Health Services and LA County Jail's response to a confirmed case of Hepatitis A in a person who is incarcerated.

Routes of Drug Use Among Drug Overdose Deaths - United States, 2020-2022

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes different routes of drug use observed in drug overdose deaths.

Surveillance for Lyme Disease After Implementation of a Revised Case Definition - United States, 2022

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the first year of Lyme disease surveillance data collected using the 2022 case definition compared to cases reported during 2017-2019.

QuickStats: Percentage of Children and Adolescents Aged 5-17 Years Who Had Ever Received a Diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, by Urbanization Level and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2020-2022

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of children and adolescents aged 5-17 years who ever received an ADHD diagnosis.

Notes from the Field: Rapidly Linking an Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections to Domestically Grown Cantaloupes Through Early Collaboration - United States, 2022

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the use of bacterial genetic data to quickly identify cantaloupes as the source of a Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak.

Comparison of Administration of 8-Milligram and 4-Milligram Intranasal Naloxone by Law Enforcement During Response to Suspected Opioid Overdose - New York, March 2022-August 2023

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes real-world comparisons of survival, the average number of doses administered, the presence of postnaloxone signs and symptoms, and hospital transport refusal among people receiving 8-mg and 4-mg intranasal naloxone.

Severe Work-Related Injuries in the Oil and Gas Extraction Industry - 32 Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration Jurisdictions, United States, January 2015-July 2022

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes severe work-related injuries among oil and gas extraction workers.

Selection of Antibiotics as Prophylaxis for Close Contacts of Patients with Meningococcal Disease in Areas with Ciprofloxacin Resistance - United States, 2024

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes CDC guidance for health departments for using a preferred selection of antibiotics when an area has reached a certain threshold of ciprofloxacin-resistant, meningococcal cases.

Characteristics of Alcohol, Marijuana, and Other Drug Use Among Persons Aged 13-18 Years Being Assessed for Substance Use Disorder Treatment - United States, 2014-2022

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes self-reported reasons for drug and alcohol use among teens in the U.S.

Recommendations and Reports: CDC Laboratory Recommendations for Syphilis Testing, United States, 2024

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report provides new CDC recommendations for tests that can support a diagnosis of syphilis.

QuickStats: Percentage of Newborns Breastfed Between Birth and Discharge from Hospital, by Maternal Age - National Vital Statistics System, 49 States and the District of Columbia, 2021 and 2022

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of newborns breastfed between birth and discharge from the hospital.

Notes from the Field: Cluster of Severe Illness from Neptune's Fix Tianeptine Linked to Synthetic Cannabinoids - New Jersey, June-November 2023

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of tianeptine ingestion associated with severe illness.

Notes from the Field: Dengue Outbreak - Peru, 2023

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an increase in dengue cases in Peru during 2023.

Notes from the Field: Severe Vibrio vulnificus Infections During Heat Waves - Three Eastern U.S. States, July-August 2023

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of Vibrio vulnificus infections after a period of heat waves in three eastern U.S. states.

Early Estimates of Updated 2023-2024 (Monovalent XBB.1.5) COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness Against Symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infection Attributable to Co-Circulating Omicron Variants Among Immunocompetent Adults - Increasing Community Access to Testing Program, United States, September 2023-January 2024

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes vaccine effectiveness for the updated COVID-19 vaccine in preventing symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Surveillance for Acute Flaccid Myelitis - United States, 2018-2022

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes acute flaccid myelitis cases in the U.S. during 2018-2022.

QuickStats: Percentage of Children and Adolescents Aged ≤17 Years Who Visited an Urgent Care Center or a Clinic in a Drug Store or Grocery Store in the Past 12 Months, by Age Group and Year - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2021-2022

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of children and adolescents who visited an urgent care or clinic in a drug store or grocery store.

Notes from the Field: Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Infections After Cosmetic Surgery Procedures in Florida - Nine States, 2022-2023

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an investigation of nontuberculous mycobacteria infections in patients who received a cosmetic procedure in Florida

Deaths of U.S. Citizens Undergoing Cosmetic Surgery - Dominican Republic, 2009-2022

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an increase in deaths of U.S. citizens after cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic.

Underuse of Antiviral Drugs to Prevent Progression to Severe COVID-19 - Veterans Health Administration, March-September 2022

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a review of immunosuppressed patients with nonsevere COVID-19 who were not treated with an antiviral drug.

Prevalence of Cardiometabolic Diseases Among Racial and Ethnic Subgroups in Adults - Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, United States, 2013-2021

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the racial and ethnic disparities in the prevalence of diagnosed heart disease and diabetes.

MMWR Supplement: Structural and Psychosocial Syndemic Conditions and Condomless Anal Intercourse Among Transgender Women - National HIV Behavioral Surveillance Among Transgender Women, Seven Urban Areas, United States, 2019-2020

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report examines the relationship between structural and psychosocial syndemic conditions and condomless anal intercourse among Black, White, and Hispanic transgender women from seven urban areas in the U.S.

MMWR Supplement: Social Support and the Association Between Certain Forms of Violence and Harassment and Suicidal Ideation Among Transgender Women - National HIV Behavioral Surveillance Among Transgender Women, Seven Urban Areas, United States, 2019-2020

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the association between experiences of certain forms of violence and harassment and suicidal ideation among transgender women and explores the moderation of the association by perceived social support.

MMWR Supplement: Prevalence of Discrimination and the Association Between Employment Discrimination and Health Care Access and Use - National HIV Behavioral Surveillance Among Transgender Women, Seven Urban Areas, United States, 2019-2020

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the prevalence of six discrimination types toward transgender women and the association between employment discrimination and sociodemographic characteristics, health care access, and health care use.

MMWR Supplement: Transgender Women Experiencing Homelessness - National HIV Behavioral Surveillance Among Transgender Women, Seven Urban Areas, United States, 2019-2020

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report identifies specific personal characteristics and social factors associated with the duration of homelessness among transgender women from seven urban areas in the U.S.

MMWR Supplement: Nonprescription Hormone Use Among Transgender Women - National HIV Behavioral Surveillance Among Transgender Women, Seven Urban Areas, United States, 2019-2020

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This analysis explored demographic, health care, and economic correlates of nonprescription hormone use among transgender women from seven urban areas in the U.S.

MMWR Supplement: Characteristics Associated with Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Discussion and Use Among Transgender Women Without HIV Infection - National HIV Behavioral Surveillance Among Transgender Women, Seven Urban Areas, United States, 2019-2020

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report examines whether transgender women who report behaviors associated with HIV acquisition were more likely to have had discussions with their clinician about pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and used PrEP.

MMWR Supplement: Overview and Methodology of the National HIV Behavioral Surveillance Among Transgender Women - Seven Urban Areas, United States, 2019-2020

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes 2019-2020 data and system methods from the National HIV Behavioral Surveillance Among Transgender Women.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years with Diagnosed Diabetes, by Urbanization Level and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2022

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults with diagnosed diabetes.

Mpox Outbreak - Los Angeles County, California, May 4-August 17, 2023

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an mpox outbreak in Los Angeles County, California during summer 2023.

Detecting Mpox Cases Through Wastewater Surveillance - United States, August 2022-May 2023

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes mpox detection using wastewater surveillance.

Pseudomonas Infection Outbreak Associated with a Hotel Swimming Pool - Maine, March 2023

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an outbreak of Pseudomonas infections associated with swimming in a hotel pool.

Cannabis Use Among Students in Grades 8, 10, and 12, by Sex - King County, Washington, 2008-2021

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes recent trends in cannabis use among male and female students in grades 8,10, and 12.

QuickStats: Percentage of Children and Adolescents Aged 5-17 Years Who Had Been the Victim of Violence or Witnessed Violence in Their Neighborhood, by Disability Status and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2022

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of children and adolescents who had been the victim of violence or witnessed violence in their neighborhood.

Notice to Readers: Change in Publication Date of MMWR Series

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT

Notice to Readers: Change in Publication Date of MMWR Series

Effectiveness of Bivalent mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines in Preventing COVID-19-Related Thromboembolic Events Among Medicare Enrollees Aged ≥65 Years and Those with End Stage Renal Disease - United States, September 2022-March 2023

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes how bivalent COVID-19 vaccines were nearly 50% effective in preventing COVID-19-related thromboembolic events among adults aged 65 and older and those on dialysis.

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults Aged 19 Years or Older - United States, 2024

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended 2024 immunization schedule for adults.

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents Aged 18 Years or Younger - United States, 2024

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended 2024 immunization schedule for children.

Topical Antifungal Prescribing for Medicare Part D Beneficiaries - United States, 2021

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes prescribing trends in topical antifungals for Medicare Part D beneficiaries.

Notes from the Field: Supply Interruptions of First- and Second-Line Oral Drugs to Treat Tuberculosis During the Previous 12 Months - California, January-March, 2023

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a survey among tuberculosis (TB) programs in California to assess delays and shortages of TB drugs.

QuickStats: Rate of Triplet and Higher-Order Multiple Births, by Age of Mother - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 1998 and 2022

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the rate of triplet and higher order multiple births by the age of the mother.

Notes from the Field: Seizures, Hyperthermia, and Myocardial Injury in Three Young Adults Who Consumed Bromazolam Disguised as Alprazolam - Chicago, Illinois, February 2023

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a cluster of three patients treated at a local emergency department after consuming bromazolam.

Second Nationwide Tuberculosis Outbreak Caused by Bone Allografts Containing Live Cells - United States, 2023

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an investigation of a tuberculosis outbreak among bone allograft recipients.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Reported Their Level of Satisfaction with Life, by Disability Status - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2022

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes percentage of adults who reported their level of satisfaction with life.

Influenza, Updated COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccination Coverage Among Adults - United States, Fall 2023

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes influenza, updated COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus vaccination coverage among adults.

Coverage with Influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, and Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Among Nursing Home Residents - National Healthcare Safety Network, United States, December 2023

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes respiratory syncytial virus, influenza, and COVID-19 vaccination coverage among nursing home residents.

Evaluation of SARS-CoV-2 RNA Rebound After Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir Treatment in Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trials - United States and International Sites, 2021-2022

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes data from two randomized, double-blind clinical trials that investigated COVID-19 rebound following treatment with or without nirmatrelvir/ritonavir.

SARS-CoV-2 Rebound With and Without Use of COVID-19 Oral Antivirals

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT

CDC reviewed COVID-19 rebound studies among patients who did and did not receive antiviral treatment.

QuickStats: Percentage of Women Who Smoked Cigarettes During Pregnancy, by Race and Hispanic Origin - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2016 and 2022

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of women who smoked cigarettes during pregnancy.

Notes from the Field: COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Changes in Blood Lead Screening - Chicago, Illinois, 2017-2022

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes decreases in blood lead level testing among young children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Notes from the Field: Transmission of Mpox to Nonsexual Close Contacts - Two U.S. Jurisdictions, May 1-July 31, 2022

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the number of reported nonsexual close contacts of mpox patients in Tennessee and the District of Columbia.

Suicide Rates by Industry and Occupation - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2021

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes suicide rates by sex for industry and occupational groups reported in 49 states.

Unintentional Firearm Injury Deaths Among Children and Adolescents Aged 0-17 Years - National Violent Death Reporting System, United States, 2003-2021

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes unintentional firearm injury deaths among children and adolescents.

QuickStats: Average Number of Stroke Deaths per Day, by Month and Sex - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2021

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the average number of stroke deaths per day.

Erratum: Vol. 72, No. 42

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT

Erratum for MMWR Vol 72, No. 42

Notes from the Field: Responding to the Wartime Spread of Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms - Ukraine, 2022

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an international collaboration among partners to address increased antimicrobial resistance in Ukraine.

Notes from the Field: Undiagnosed Tuberculosis During Pregnancy Resulting in a Neonatal Death - United States, 2021

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an infant death following a case of undiagnosed tuberculosis during pregnancy.

Use of Inactivated Polio Vaccine Among U.S. Adults: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2023

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes updated Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations for the use of inactivated polio vaccine for U.S. adults.

Progress in Immunization Safety Monitoring - Worldwide, 2020-2022

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes progress in the use of the immunization safety monitoring indicator and progress on joint adverse events following immunization among World Health Organization-affiliated countries and territories.

Large Community Outbreak of Legionnaires Disease Potentially Associated with a Cooling Tower - Napa County, California, 2022

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a Legionnaires disease outbreak in California associated with a cooling tower.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Received an Influenza Vaccination During the Past 12 Months, by Sex and Race and Ethnicity - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2022

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who received a flu vaccine during the past 12 months.

Notes from the Field: The National Wastewater Surveillance System's Centers of Excellence Contributions to Public Health Action During the Respiratory Virus Season - Four U.S. Jurisdictions, 2022-23

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes how wastewater surveillance informed public health action during the 2022-23 respiratory virus season.

Notes from the Field: Firearm Suicide Rates, by Race and Ethnicity - United States, 2019-2022

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes increases in firearm suicide rates from 2019 through 2022 in the United States.

SARS-CoV-2 Epidemiology and COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Effectiveness Among Infants and Children Aged 6 Months-4 Years - New Vaccine Surveillance Network, United States, July 2022-September 2023

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the effectiveness of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines among infants and children aged 6 months-4 years.

Mortality Among Children Aged 5 Years Living with HIV Who Are Receiving Antiretroviral Treatment - U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, 28 Supported Countries and Regions, October 2020-September 2022

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes higher proportions of deaths among children younger than 5 with HIV receiving antiretroviral treatment (ART) compared with older children and adults with HIV receiving ART.

Notes from the Field: House-to-House Campaign Administration of Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine - Sokoto State, Nigeria, November 2022

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes results of a house-to-house poliovirus vaccination campaign in Nigeria.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Rarely or Never Get the Social and Emotional Support They Need, by Sex and Disability Status - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2021

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who rarely or never receive emotional support.

Notes from the Field: Diagnosis of Congenital Syphilis and Syphilis Among Females of Reproductive Age Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Chicago, 2015-2022

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes increases in cases of congenital syphilis during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Cluster of Ocular Syphilis Cases with a Common Sex Partner - Southwest Michigan, 2022

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes five cases of ocular syphilis in women who shared a sex partner.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Abortion Surveillance - United States, 2021

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report summarizes data on legal induced abortions in the United States for 2021.

Vital Signs: Missed Opportunities for Preventing Congenital Syphilis - United States, 2022

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes how health care providers outside of prenatal care settings can help prevent newborn syphilis through syphilis testing and treatment during pregnancy.

QuickStats: Percentage of Children and Adolescents Aged 4-17 Years Who Practiced Yoga During the Past 12 Months, by Sex and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2022

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of children and adolescents who practiced yoga in the past 12 months.

Notes from the Field: Surveillance of Silicosis Using Electronic Case Reporting - California, December 2022-July 2023

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes using electronic case reporting to identify cases of silicosis.

Notes from the Field: A Cluster of Multi-Strain Invasive Pneumococcal Disease Among Persons Experiencing Homelessness and Use of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine - El Paso County, Colorado, 2022

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of invasive pneumococcal disease among people experiencing homelessness in Colorado.

Progress Toward Measles Elimination - Worldwide, 2000-2022

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes progress towards global measles elimination.

Fatal Occupational Asthma in Cannabis Production - Massachusetts, 2022

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a death attributed to occupational asthma in a U.S. cannabis production worker.

Trends in the Prevalence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Among Adults Aged ≥18 Years - United States, 2011-2021

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults in the United States.

RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS: CDC Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Anthrax, 2023

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes updated guidelines and recommendations for prevention and treatment of anthrax.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Felt Very Tired or Exhausted Most Days or Every Day in the Past 3 Months,† by Sex and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2022

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who felt very tired or exhausted in the past 3 months.

Declines in Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Health Care Personnel in Acute Care Hospitals During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, 2017-2023

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes declines in influenza vaccination coverage among health care personnel working in hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Influenza and Up-to-Date COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Health Care Personnel - National Healthcare Safety Network, United States, 2022-23 Influenza Season

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of health care personnel working in hospitals and nursing homes who received a flu vaccine and the percentage who received a COVID-19 vaccine.

Progress Toward Eradication of Dracunculiasis - Worldwide, January 2022-June 2023

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report updates previous reports and describes progress toward eradicating endemic dracunculiasis in five countries.

Strain of Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella Newport Remains Linked to Travel to Mexico and U.S. Beef Products - United States, 2021-2022

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes increases in human infections with a strain of multidrug-resistant Salmonella linked to travel to Mexico and U.S. beef products.

Coverage with Selected Vaccines and Exemption from School Vaccine Requirements Among Children in Kindergarten - United States, 2022-23 School Year

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes vaccination coverage and changes in exemption from school vaccine requirements among kindergartners.

Arthritis Prevalence Among Veterans - United States, 2017-2021

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the number of U.S. veterans who reported being diagnosed with arthritis during 2017-2021.

RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS: Tick-Borne Encephalitis Vaccine: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, United States, 2023

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT

ACIP recommendations for use of the TBE vaccine among U.S. travelers and laboratory workers.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Who Used the Internet in the Past 12 Months to Communicate with a Doctor or Doctor's Office, by Urbanization Level - National Health Interview Survey, United States, July-December 2022

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who used the internet in the past 12 months to communicate with a doctor or doctor's office.

Erratum: Vol. 72, No. 42

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:00:00 GMT

Erratum for MMWR Vol 72, No. 42

Vital Signs: Health Worker-Perceived Working Conditions and Symptoms of Poor Mental Health - Quality of Worklife Survey, United States, 2018-2022

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes and compares self-reported well-being and working conditions for health workers, other essential workers, and all other workers in 2018 and 2022.

Vaccination Coverage by Age 24 Months Among Children Born in 2019 and 2020 - National Immunization Survey-Child, United States, 2020-2022

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes vaccination coverage and disparities in coverage by age 24 months among children born in 2019 and 2020.

Tuberculosis Testing and Latent Tuberculosis Infection Treatment Practices Among Health Care Providers - United States, 2020-2022

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes tuberculosis-related practices among health care providers in the United States.

Tobacco Product Use Among U.S. Middle and High School Students - National Youth Tobacco Survey, 2023

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes findings from the 2023 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) and compares those results to the 2022 NYTS.

RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS: CDC Recommendations for Hepatitis C Testing Among Perinatally Exposed Infants and Children - United States, 2023

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:00:00 GMT

CDC reports on CDC recommendations for hepatitis C testing among perinatally exposed infants and children in the United States in 2023.

Early Detection and Surveillance of the SARS-CoV-2 Variant BA.2.86 - Worldwide, July-October 2023

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 17:10:00 GMT

Early detection of emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants is critical to assessing risk, providing clear and timely communication messages, and coordinating public health action. CDC used a multicomponent surveillance approach to track the global spread of the SARS-CoV-2 variant BA.2.86.

QuickStats: Percentage of Children and Adolescents Aged 5-17 Years Who Took Medication for Their Mental Health or Received Counseling or Therapy from a Mental Health Professional During the Past 12 Months, by Year - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2019 and 2022

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the results of the 2019 and 2022 National Health Interview Study for children and teens.

Erratum: Vol. 72, No. RR-2

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 17:00:00 GMT

Erratum for MMWR Vol 72, No. RR-2

Routine Vaccination Coverage - Worldwide, 2022

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 17:00:00 GMT

From 2021 to 2022, global coverage with the first dose of diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-containing vaccine increased from 86% to 89%, and with the first dose of measles-containing vaccine from 81% to 84%, but neither returned to 2019 prepandemic coverage levels of 90% and 86%, respectively.

Notes from the Field: Early Identification of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.86 Variant by the Traveler-Based Genomic Surveillance Program - Dulles International Airport, August 2023

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 17:00:00 GMT

CDC detected BA.2.86 variant in a traveler within days of being reported. Timely detection provides early warning of new COVID-19 variants entering the U.S.

Notes from the Field: Mycobacterium abscessus Outbreak Related to Contaminated Water Among Ventilator-Dependent Residents of a Pediatric Facility - Pennsylvania, 2022

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a Mycobacterium abscessus outbreak among ventilator-dependent residents at a pediatric facility.

QuickStats: Rate of Emergency Department Visits, by Homeless Status - National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, United States, 2010-2021

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes emergency department visits in the U.S., by homeless status.

Notes from the Field: Firearm Homicide Rates, by Race and Ethnicity - United States, 2019-2022

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report shows the overall U.S. firearm homicide rate during 2019 - 2022

Notes from the Field: Severe Bartonella quintana Infections Among Persons Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness - New York City, January 2020-December 2022

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes severe cases of Bartonella quintana infection, a rare but serious disease transmitted by body lice, detected among people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in NYC.

Use of Updated COVID-19 Vaccines 2023-2024 Formula for Persons Aged ≥6 Months: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, September 2023

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' recommendation that all people aged 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine.

Progress Toward Measles and Rubella Elimination - Indonesia, 2013-2022

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes progress made toward measles and rubella elimination in Indonesia.

Preventable Deaths During Widespread Community Hepatitis A Outbreaks - United States, 2016-2022

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes deaths related to hepatitis A outbreaks.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Drug Overdose Death Rates Involving Cocaine, by Region - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2021

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes age-adjusted drug overdose death rates involving cocaine.

Notes from the Field: Locally Acquired Mosquito-Transmitted (Autochthonous) Plasmodium falciparum Malaria - National Capital Region, Maryland, August 2023

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of locally acquired mosquito-transmitted malaria in Maryland in August2023.

Use of the Pfizer Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine During Pregnancy for the Prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus-Associated Lower Respiratory Tract Disease in Infants: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2023

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendation for the seasonal administration of a single dose of RSV vaccine during weeks 32 through 36 of pregnancy to help prevent severe RSV illness in infants younger than 6 months.

High Influenza Incidence and Disease Severity Among Children and Adolescents Aged 18 Years - United States, 2022-23 Season

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the 2022-23 influenza season among children, including seasonal severity, estimated incidence, and characteristics of hospitalized patients.

Prevalence of Diagnosed Arthritis - United States, 2019-2021

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes estimates of U.S. adults with arthritis during 2019-2021.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates for Stroke, by Region - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2001-2021

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes death rates for stroke by region

Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination Status Among Long-Term Care Facility Residents - United States, October 31, 2022-May 7, 2023

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 vaccination coverage among long-term care facility residents.

COVID-19-Associated Hospitalizations Among U.S. Adults Aged ≥65 Years - COVID-NET, 13 States, January-August 2023

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19-associated hospitalizations among older adults.

Disease Severity of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Compared with COVID-19 and Influenza Among Hospitalized Adults Aged ≥60 Years - IVY Network, 20 U.S. States, February 2022-May 2023

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the severity of respiratory syncytial virus disease among hospitalized older adults compared to hospitalizations for COVID-19 or influenza.

Characteristics and Outcomes Among Adults Aged ≥60 Years Hospitalized with Laboratory-Confirmed Respiratory Syncytial Virus - RSV-NET, 12 States, July 2022-June 2023

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes characteristics and outcomes of older adults hospitalized with respiratory syncytial virus.

QuickStats: Rate of Emergency Department Visits for Substance Use Disorders Among Adults Aged ≥18 Years, by Age Group - National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, United States, 2018-2019 and 2020-2021

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the rate of emergency department visits from substance use disorder among adults.

ACIP Updates: Recommendations for Use of 20-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in Children - United States, 2023

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an ACIP update recommending the use of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in children.

Influenza, Tdap, and COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage and Hesitancy Among Pregnant Women - United States, April 2023

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes influenza, Tdap, and COVID-19 vaccination coverage and hesitancy among pregnant people.

Effectiveness of Maternal mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy Against COVID-19-Associated Hospitalizations in Infants Aged 6 Months During SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Predominance - 20 States, March 9, 2022-May 31, 2023

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes how young infants of people who received a COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant were less likely to be hospitalized or experience serious complications from COVID-19.

Inequities in COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Pregnant Persons, by Disaggregated Race and Ethnicity - Massachusetts, May 2021-October 2022

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes inequities in COVID-19 vaccination coverage among pregnant people in Massachusetts.

COVID-19 Vaccination Recommendations and Practices for Women of Reproductive Age by Health Care Providers - Fall DocStyles Survey, United States, 2022

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes results from a survey of clinicians who offered or administered COVID-19 vaccines to women of reproductive age, including pregnant patients.

QuickStats: Sepsis-Related Death Rates Among Persons Aged ≥65 Years, by Age Group and Sex - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2021

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes sepsis-related date rates among adults 65 years and older.

Notes from the Field: Circulating Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Type 2 Emergences Linked to Novel Oral Poliovirus Vaccine Type 2 Use - Six African Countries, 2021-2023

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the circulation of vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 in six African countries.

Seasonal Trends in Emergency Department Visits for Mental and Behavioral Health Conditions Among Children and Adolescents Aged 5-17 Years - United States, January 2018-June 2023

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an increase in the number of emergency department visits for certain mental and behavioral health conditions among children 10-17 years during fall and spring school semesters.

Thrombocytopenia Associated with Elemental Mercury Poisoning in Two Siblings - Connecticut, July 2022

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes two cases of thrombocytopenia in siblings after elemental mercury vapor exposure.

Progress Toward Poliomyelitis Eradication - Afghanistan, January 2022-June 2023

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes activities and progress toward polio eradication in Afghanistan during January 2022-June 2023. 2023.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Suicide Rates, by Method of Suicide - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2001-2021

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes U.S. suicide rates by method of suicide.

Notes from the Field: Online Weight Loss Supplements Labeled as Tejocote (Crataegus mexicana) Root, Substituted with Yellow Oleander (Cascabela thevetia) - United States, 2022

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes mislabeled online weight loss supplements.

Interim Effectiveness Estimates of 2023 Southern Hemisphere Influenza Vaccines in Preventing Influenza-Associated Hospitalizations - REVELAC-i Network, March-July 2023

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes flu vaccine effectiveness data from five South American countries during the 2023 Southern Hemisphere flu season.

Wastewater Surveillance Data as a Complement to Emergency Department Visit Data for Tracking Incidence of Influenza A and Respiratory Syncytial Virus - Wisconsin, August 2022-March 2023

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes how emergency department visits and wastewater surveillance data were used to track influenza and respiratory syncytial virus activity in Wisconsin.

Suspected Legionella Transmission from a Single Donor to Two Lung Transplant Recipients - Pennsylvania, May 2022

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes two cases of Legionnaires' disease reported in patients who each received a lung transplant from the same donor.

QuickStats: Number of Deaths Resulting from Being Bitten or Struck by a Dog, by Sex - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2011-2021

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the number of U.S. deaths from being bitten or struck by a dog.

Notes from the Field: Gastrointestinal Illness Among Hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail - Washington, August-October 2022

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of gastroenteritis among Pacific Crest Trail hikers in Washington State.

Progress Toward Measles Elimination - African Region, 2017-2021

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes progress towards measles elimination in the World Health Organization African Region.

Reduced Odds of Mpox-Associated Hospitalization Among Persons Who Received JYNNEOS Vaccine - California, May 2022-May 2023

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the risk for mpox-associated hospitalizations by JYNNEOS vaccination status.

Health Care Provider Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Adult Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Recommendations - United States, September 28-October 10, 2022

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes knowledge gaps and implementation challenges among health care providers in meeting pneumococcal vaccine recommendations.

Outbreak of Locally Acquired Mosquito-Transmitted (Autochthonous) Malaria - Florida and Texas, May-July 2023

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes eight cases of autochthonous malaria reported to CDC by health departments in Florida and Texas.

Recommendations and Reports: Pneumococcal Vaccine for Adults Aged ≥19 Years: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, United States, 2023

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes ACIP recommendations for the use of pneumococcal vaccine in U.S. adults.

Possible Exposures Among Mpox Patients Without Reported Male-to-Male Sexual Contact - Six U.S. Jurisdictions, November 1-December 14, 2022

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes possible mpox exposures among patients who did not report male-to-male sexual contact.

Nonfatal and Fatal Falls Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years - United States, 2020-2021

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of nonfatal and fatal falls among older adults during the previous year.

Drug Overdose Deaths with Evidence of Counterfeit Pill Use - United States, July 2019-December 2021

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes trends in overdose deaths with evidence of counterfeit pill use from July-September 2019 to October-December 2021.

Erratum: Vol. 71, No. 48

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

Erratum: Vol. 71, No. 48

Notes from the Field: Outbreak of Norovirus Illness Caused by Consumption of Oysters Harvested from Galveston Bay, Texas - November-December 2022

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an outbreak of norovirus in Texas associated with consumption of oysters.

Outbreak of Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis - Kansas, 2021-2022

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a multidrug-resistant tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Rates of Death Involving Exposure to Excessive Heat Among States with the Highest Numbers of Deaths - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2021

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes death rates involving exposure to excessive heat in states with the highest numbers of deaths.

Surveillance Summaries: Fatalities in Oil and Gas Extraction Database, an Industry-Specific Worker Fatality Surveillance System - United States, 2014-2019

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

CDC reports on fatalities in the oil and gas extraction industry in the United States during 2014-2019.

QuickStats: Unintentional Drowning Death Rates of Children and Adolescents Aged 0-17 Years, by Sex and Age Group - United States, 2020-2021

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes unintentional drowning death rates of children and adolescents.

Notes from the Field: Asthma-Associated Emergency Department Visits During a Wildfire Smoke Event - New York, June 2023

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes asthma-associated emergency department visits in New York following exposure to wildfire smoke.

Asthma-Associated Emergency Department Visits During the Canadian Wildfire Smoke Episodes - United States, April- August 2023

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes asthma-associated emergency department visits across the U.S. during 19 days of wildfire smoke.

Use of Nirsevimab for the Prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Disease Among Infants and Young Children: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2023

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' recommendation for using nirsevimab for infants and children to prevent severe respiratory syncytial virus disease.

Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13-17 Years - National Immunization Survey-Teen, United States, 2022

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes trends in routine vaccination coverage among adolescents.

Sepsis Program Activities in Acute Care Hospitals - National Healthcare Safety Network, United States, 2022

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes sepsis programs in hospitals and identifies areas of opportunities to improve sepsis programs.

West Nile Virus and Other Nationally Notifiable Arboviral Diseases - United States, 2021

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes increased rates of West Nile virus in the U.S. during 2021 compared to the median rate during 2010-2020.

Recommendations and Reports: Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2023-24 Influenza Season

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes prevention and control of seasonal influenza with vaccines for the 2023-24 season.

Vital Signs: Maternity Care Experiences - United States, April 2023

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes mistreatment during maternity care.

Notes from the Field: Outbreak of Norovirus Linked to a Food Establishment - Illinois, November 2022

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an outbreak of norovirus linked to a restaurant in Illinois.

Epidemiologic and Clinical Features of Mpox in Adults Aged 50 Years - United States, May 2022-May 2023

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes age group-specific features of mpox among adults compared to features in adults over 50 years old by JYNNEOS vaccination status.

Effectiveness of Monovalent and Bivalent mRNA Vaccines in Preventing COVID-19-Associated Emergency Department and Urgent Care Encounters Among Children Aged 6 Months-5 Years - VISION Network, United States, July 2022-June 2023

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the effectiveness of monovalent and bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccines among children 6 months-5 yearsThis report describes the effectiveness of monovalent and bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccines among children 6 months-5 years

Progress Toward Poliomyelitis Eradication - Pakistan, January 2022-June 2023

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes progress towards eliminating wild poliovirus type 1 cases in Pakistan.

QuickStats: Percentage of Children and Adolescents Aged ≤17 Years Who Had Ever Received a Diagnosis of Concussion or Brain Injury, by Sex and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2022

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of children and adolescents who had ever received a diagnosis of a concussion or brain injury

QuickStats: Death Rates for Pedestrians Involved in Collision with Motor Vehicles, by Sex and Urbanization Level - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2021

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes death rates for pedestrians who were involved in collisions with motor vehicles.

An Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Ready-To-Eat Tofu in Multiple Health Districts - Ontario, Canada, May-July 2021

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections in Ontario, Canada that were linked to the consumption of tofu.

Erratum: Vol. 72, No. SS-7

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

Erratum for MMWR Vo. 72, No. SS-7

Erratum: Vol. 72, No. RR-1

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

Erratum for MMWR Vo. 72, No. RR-1

SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Death Rates Among Maintenance Dialysis Patients During Delta and Early Omicron Waves - United States, June 30, 2021-September 27, 2022

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes rates of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 related deaths were higher among maintenance dialysis patients compared to rates in the U.S. population.

Long COVID and Significant Activity Limitation Among Adults, by Age - United States, June 1-13, 2022, to June 7-19, 2023

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the prevalence of long COVID among U.S. adults.

Prevalence of Symptoms ≤12 Months After Acute Illness, by COVID-19 Testing Status Among Adults - United States, December 2020-March 2023

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a study of COVID-like symptoms among adults up to 12 months after a positive or negative SARS-CoV-2 test.

Notes from the Field: Safety Monitoring of Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Among Persons Aged ≥12 Years - United States, July 13, 2022-March 13, 2023

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes safety monitoring of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine in people aged 12 years and older who received the vaccine.

Notes from the Field: Measles Outbreak - Central Ohio, 2022-2023

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a community measles outbreak in central Ohio.

Cluster of Carbapenemase-Producing Carbapenem-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Among Patients in an Adult Intensive Care Unit - Idaho, 2021-2022

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an investigation of two cases of carbapenemase-producing carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa among ICU patients who stayed in the same hospital room.

Fleaborne Typhus-Associated Deaths - Los Angeles County, California, 2022

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an increase in fleaborne typhus cases in Los Angeles County, California.

Erratum: Vol. 72, No. 15

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

Erratum for MMWR Vo. 72, No. 15

QuickStats: Percentage of Emergency Department Visits with Medicaid as the Primary Expected Source of Payment Among Persons Aged 65 Years, by Race and Ethnicity - National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, United States, 2011-2021

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of emergency department visits among adults older than 65 with Medicaid as the primary expected source of payment.

Timing of Introduction of Complementary Foods - United States, 2016-2018

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the introduction of complementary foods before the age of four months.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years who Received an Influenza Vaccination in the Past 12 Months, by Race and Ethnicity and Family Income - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2021

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who received an influenza vaccine in the past 12 months.

Retraction and Republication: Timing of Introduction of Complementary Foods - United States, 2016-2018

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT

A retraction and republication of the report, "Timing of Introduction of Complementary Foods - United States, 2016-2018"

Notes from the Field: Cruise Ship Norovirus Outbreak Associated with Person-to-Person Transmission - United States Jurisdiction, January 2023

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an outbreak of acute gastroenteritis on a cruise ship headed to a U.S. port.

Demographic Disparities in Mpox Vaccination Series Completion, by Route of Vaccine Administration - California, August 9, 2022-March 31, 2023

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes demographic disparities among people who completed the 2-dose mpox vaccination series by intradermal or subcutaneous administration.

Travel-Associated Dengue Cases - United States, 2010-2021

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an increase in travel-associated dengue cases in the U.S. in 2019 compared to 2010-2018 and 2020-2021.

Geographic Distribution of Suspected Alpha-gal Syndrome Cases - United States, January 2017-December 2022

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the number of suspected Alpha-gal syndrome cases in the United States.

Health Care Provider Knowledge Regarding Alpha-gal Syndrome - United States, March-May 2022

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a survey that found a limited number of health care providers knew about alpha-gal syndrome.

Progress Toward Hepatitis B Control and Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus - World Health Organization African Region, 2016-2021

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes progress towards hepatitis B control and elimination in the World Health Organization African region.

QuickStats: Percentage of Children and Adolescents Aged ≤17 Years Who Have Experienced a Specified Stressful Life Event, by Type of Event and Family Income - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2021

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of children and adolescents who have experienced a stressful life event.

Notes from the Field: An Outbreak of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 Associated with a Farming Camp - Tennessee, 2022

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an outbreak of E. coli associated with baby goats at a farming camp.

Notes from the Field: Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children with Laboratory Evidence of Prenatal Zika Virus Exposure - Puerto Rico, 2023

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes autism spectrum disorder diagnoses among children with possible prenatal Zika virus exposure.

Use of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccines in Older Adults: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2023

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine recommendations for adults 60 years and older.

Arthritis Among Children and Adolescents Aged 18 Years - United States, 2017-2021

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the number of children and adolescents with arthritis.

Soft Tick Relapsing Fever - United States, 2012-2021

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of soft tick relapsing fever identified in 11 states during 2012-2021.

QuickStats: Life Expectancy at Birth, by Sex - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2019-2021

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes life expectancy at birth by sex in the United States during 2019-2021.

Notes from the Field: Multipathogen Respiratory Virus Testing Among Primary and Secondary School Students and Staff Members in a Large Metropolitan School District - Missouri, November 2, 2022-April 19, 2023

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the prevalence of respiratory viruses in students and staff members in a Missouri School District.

Notes from the Field: Emergency Department Visits for Nonfatal Pedal Cyclist Injuries Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic, United States, 2019-2020

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes emergency department visits for nonfatal pedal cyclist injuries.

Updated Operational Guidance for Implementing CDC's Recommendations on Testing for Hepatitis C Virus Infection

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes new CDC guidance for completing hepatitis C virus testing.

Cannabis-Involved Emergency Department Visits Among Persons Aged <25 Years Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, 2019-2022

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes higher cannabis-involved emergency department visits among young people during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to before.

QuickStats: Number of Deaths from Hornet, Wasp, and Bee Stings Among Males and Females - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2011-2021

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes deaths from hornet, wasp, and bee stings during 2011-2021.

Erratum: Vol. 72, No. Suppl-1

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT

Erratum for Vol. 72, No Suppl-1

Notes from the Field: Scrub Typhus Outbreak - Los Lagos Region, Chile, January-February 2023

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of scrub typhus reported in southern Chile.

Notes from the Field: Doubling of Cyclosporiasis Cases Partially Attributable to a Salad Kit - Florida, 2021-2022

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of cyclosporiasis linked to a brand of Caesar salad kits

Status of New Vaccine Introduction - Worldwide, 2016-2021

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of countries that provided all eight World Health Organization-recommended new and underutilized vaccines in their immunization schedules.

Inpatient Hospitalization Costs Associated with Birth Defects Among Persons Aged 65 Years - United States, 2019

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes estimates of medical costs from hospitalizations associated with birth defects.

Notes from the Field: Multistate Outbreak of Escherichia coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to a National Fast-Food Chain - United States, 2022

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a large multistate outbreak of Escherichia coli infection linked to a national fast-food chain.

Disparities in COVID-19 Disease Incidence by Income and Vaccination Coverage - 81 Communities, Los Angeles, California, July 2020-September 2021

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes higher COVID-19 incidence in lower-income communities in Los Angeles, California, during two surges that occurred before vaccine availability.

Illicitly Manufactured Fentanyl-Involved Overdose Deaths with Detected Xylazine - United States, January 2019-June 2022

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes increases in illicitly manufactured fentanyl-involved overdose deaths with the nonopioid sedative xylazine detected.

Preliminary Incidence and Trends of Infections Caused by Pathogens Transmitted Commonly Through Food - Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network, 10 U.S. Sites, 2022

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes higher incidences of certain infections caused by pathogens transmitted through food during 2022 compared with 2016-2018.

Hepatitis C Virus Clearance Cascade - United States, 2013-2022

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes progress towards achieving hepatitis C viral clearance by 2030.

Prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences Among U.S. Adults - Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2011-2020

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a survey that found two-thirds of U.S. adults experienced adverse childhood experiences.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Travel-Related Diagnoses Among U.S. Nonmigrant Travelers or Migrants Presenting to U.S. GeoSentinel Sites - GeoSentinel Network, 2012-2021

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes travel-related diagnoses among migrant and nonmigrant travelers during 2012-2021.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Percentage of Adults Aged 50-75 Years Who Received the Recommended Colorectal Cancer Screening, by Sex and Family Income - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2021

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults aged 50-75 years who received the recommended colorectal cancer screening.

Notes from the Field: Emergence of an Mpox Cluster Primarily Affecting Persons Previously Vaccinated Against Mpox - Chicago, Illinois, March 18-June 12, 2023

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an investigation into mpox clusters among previously vaccinated individuals in Chicago.

Notes from the Field: E-Cigarette-Associated Cases Reported to Poison Centers - United States, April 1, 2022-March 31, 2023

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes e-cigarette exposure cases reported to poison centers

Effectiveness of Up-to-Date COVID-19 Vaccination in Preventing SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Nursing Home Residents - United States, November 20, 2022-January 8, 2023

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 bivalent vaccine effectiveness among nursing home residents.

Trends in Laboratory-Confirmed SARS-CoV-2 Reinfections and Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths Among Adults Aged ≥18 Years - 18 U.S. Jurisdictions, September 2021-December 2022

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an increase in COVID-19 cases as new Omicron lineages became predominant.

Progress Toward Rubella Elimination - World Health Organization South-East Asia Region, 2013-2021

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes progress toward rubella elimination in WHO's South-East Asia Region.

E-cigarette Unit Sales by Product and Flavor Type, and Top-Selling Brands, United States, 2020-2022

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an increase in e-cigarette unit sales during January 2020- December 2022.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates for Pedestrians Involved in a Collision with a Motor Vehicle, by Race and Hispanic Origin - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2021

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes death rates for pedestrians involved in a collision with a motor vehicle.

Notes from the Field: Comparison of COVID-19 Mortality Rates Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years Who Were Unvaccinated and Those Who Received a Bivalent Booster Dose Within the Preceding 6 Months - 20 U.S. Jurisdictions, September 18, 2022-April 1, 2023

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 mortality rates of adults aged ≥65 years who were unvaccinated compared to adults aged ≥65 years who received a bivalent booster dose.

Notes from the Field: Tetanus in an Unvaccinated Man from Mexico - Oregon, 2022

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a case of tetanus identified at an emergency department in Oregon.

Notes from the Field: Increase in Meningococcal Disease Among Persons with HIV - United States, 2022

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an increase in meningococcal disease cases among people with HIV during 2022 compared to previous years.

Interim Recommendations for Use of Bivalent mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines for Persons Aged ≥6 Months - United States, April 2023

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes CDC's recommendation for bivalent COVID-19 vaccines for people aged ≥6 months.

Genomic Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 Variants: Circulation of Omicron Lineages - United States, January 2022-May 2023

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes how multiple omicron lineages were identified using genomic surveillance.

National, State-Level, and County-Level Prevalence Estimates of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Self-Reporting a Lifetime Diagnosis of Depression - United States, 2020

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes estimates of the prevalence of depression among U.S. adults.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Received Care at Home from a Friend or Family Member During the Past 12 Months, by Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2021

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who received care at home from a friend or family member during the past year.

Erratum: Vol. 72, No. 15

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

Erratum for Vol. 72, No. 15

Notes from the Field: Rift Valley Fever Outbreak - Mbarara District, Western Uganda, January-March 2023

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an outbreak of Rift Valley fever in Uganda linked to livestock.

Notes from the Field: Chikungunya Outbreak - Paraguay, 2022-2023

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an outbreak of chikungunya virus transmitted by mosquitoes in Paraguay.

Notes from the Field: Exposures to Mpox Among Cases in Children Aged ≤12 Years - United States, September 25-December 31, 2022

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of mpox among children who were exposed by household contacts or caregivers with mpox.

Progress Toward Equitable Mpox Vaccination Coverage: A Shortfall Analysis - United States, May 2022-April 2023

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes shortfalls in mpox vaccination among vaccine-eligible persons.

Safety Monitoring of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Third Doses Among Children Aged 6 Months-5 Years - United States, June 17, 2022-May 7, 2023

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes adverse reaction to a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine among children aged 6 Months-5 Years.

Surveillance To Track Progress Toward Poliomyelitis Eradication - Worldwide, 2021-2022

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes polio surveillance targets and gaps in countries experiencing high risk for poliovirus transmission.

Evaluation of the Cherokee Nation Hepatitis C Virus Elimination Program - Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma, 2015-2020

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the effectiveness of the Cherokee Nation Health Services hepatitis C elimination program after 5 years.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Have Been Bothered a Lot by Headache or Migraine in the Past 3 Months, by Sex and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, 2021

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who have had headaches or migraines in the past 3 months.

Notes from the Field: Update on Pediatric Intracranial Infections - 19 States and the District of Columbia, January 2016-March 2023

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a CDC investigation of pediatric intracranial infections caused by Streptococcus bacteria.

Notes from the Field: Pediatric Intracranial Infections - Clark County, Nevada, January-December 2022

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a cluster of pediatric intracranial infections in Nevada during 2015-2022.

Estimates of SARS-CoV-2 Seroprevalence and Incidence of Primary SARS-CoV-2 Infections Among Blood Donors, by COVID-19 Vaccination Status - United States, April 2021-September 2022

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the effectiveness of hybrid immunity among people aged 16 years and older from a blood donor cohort.

Community Water Fluoridation Levels To Promote Effectiveness and Safety in Oral Health - United States, 2016-2021

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report examines the performance of U.S. water systems in safely fluoridating community water to prevent cavities.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Foodborne Illness Outbreaks at Retail Food Establishments - National Environmental Assessment Reporting System, 25 State and Local Health Departments, 2017-2019

Tue, 30 May 2023 17:00:00 GMT

NEARS collects data on environmental characteristics of U.S. retail food establishments with foodborne illness outbreaks.

Potential for Recurrent Mpox Outbreaks Among Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men - United States, 2023

Thu, 25 May 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the risk for mpox recurrence among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Take Prescription Medication for Depression, by Sex and Race and Hispanic Origin - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2021

Thu, 25 May 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of U.S. adults were taking medication for depression in 2021.

Notes from the Field: Multistate, Multiserotype Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Cashew Brie - United States, 2021

Thu, 25 May 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a multistate outbreak of salmonella linked to cashew brie.

Estimates of Bivalent mRNA Vaccine Durability in Preventing COVID-19-Associated Hospitalization and Critical Illness Among Adults with and Without Immunocompromising Conditions - VISION Network, September 2022-April 2023

Thu, 25 May 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes durability of protection for bivalent COVID-19 vaccination among immunocompromised adults.

Urban and Rural Mpox Incidence Among Persons Aged 15-64 Years - United States, May 10-December 31, 2022

Thu, 25 May 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes mpox incidence among people in rural and urban areas.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Surveillance for Violent Deaths - National Violent Death Reporting System, 48 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, 2020

Tue, 23 May 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report provides a detailed summary of violent deaths in 48 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico in 2020 using data from the National Violent Death Reporting System.

QuickStats: Percentage of Children and Adolescents Aged 5-17 Years Who Received Free or Reduced-Cost Meals at School During the Previous 12 Months, by Race and Hispanic Ethnicity and Family Income - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2021

Thu, 18 May 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of children and adolescents who received free or reduced-cost meals at school.

Notes from the Field: Legionnaires Disease in a U.S. Traveler After Staying in a Private Vacation Rental House in the U.S. Virgin Islands - United States, February 2022

Thu, 18 May 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a case of Legionnaires disease in a U.S. traveler who went to the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Effectiveness of JYNNEOS Vaccine Against Diagnosed Mpox Infection - New York, 2022

Thu, 18 May 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the effectiveness of the JYNNEOS vaccine in preventing mpox based on surveillance data from New York City.

Estimated Effectiveness of JYNNEOS Vaccine in Preventing Mpox: A Multijurisdictional Case-Control Study - United States, August 19, 2022-March 31, 2023

Thu, 18 May 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes JYNNEOS vaccine effectiveness in preventing mpox based on cases reported in 12 U.S. jurisdictions during August 19, 2022-March 31, 2023

The CDC Domestic Mpox Response - United States, 2022-2023

Thu, 18 May 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes how the CDC adapted smallpox preparedness systems and HIV prevention programs to respond to 2022-2023 mpox cases.

Prevalence of Disability by Occupation Group - United States, 2016-2020

Thu, 18 May 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of employed U.S. adults from 35 states and Guam who reported having a disability.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Epidemiologic Trends of Dengue in U.S. Territories, 2010-2020

Tue, 16 May 2023 17:00:00 GMT

CDC presents findings reported to CDC through ArboNet, a national arboviral surveillance system, on cases of dengue in U.S. Territories during 2010-2020.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Had a Repetitive Strain Injury During the Past 3 Months, by Sex and Race and Hispanic Origin - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2021

Thu, 11 May 2023 17:05:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who had a repetitive strain injury in the past three months.

Notes from the Field: First Reported U.S. Cases of Tinea Caused by Trichophyton indotineae - New York City, December 2021-March 2023

Thu, 11 May 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes two cases of severe tinea reported by a New York City dermatologist.

Correlations and Timeliness of COVID-19 Surveillance Data Sources and Indicators - United States, October 1, 2020-March 22, 2023

Thu, 11 May 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an evaluation of national COVID-19 surveillance data sources and indicators for ongoing monitoring.

COVID-19 Surveillance After Expiration of the Public Health Emergency Declaration - United States, May 11, 2023

Thu, 11 May 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 surveillance after the expiration of the U.S. Public Health Emergency declaration.

Progress Toward Poliomyelitis Eradication - Worldwide, January 2021-March 2023

Thu, 11 May 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes detection of poliovirus in areas of the African region where it had previously been eliminated.

Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Thompson Infections Linked to Seafood Exposure - United States, 2021

Thu, 11 May 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes Salmonella Thompson injections in 15 states linked to seafoodconsumption.

Emergency Department Visits Involving Mental Health Conditions, Suicide-Related Behaviors, and Drug Overdoses Among Adolescents - United States, January 2019-February 2023

Thu, 11 May 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an increase in emergency department visits among adolescents for mental health conditions in 2022 compared to the prepandemic baseline.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Who Were in Families Having Problems Paying Medical Bills During the Previous 12 Months, by Race, Hispanic Origin, and Selected Asian Subgroups - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2020−2021

Thu, 04 May 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults in families having problems paying medical bills in the past 12 months.

Erratum: Vol. 69, No. 27

Thu, 04 May 2023 17:00:00 GMT

Erratum for MMWR Vo. 69, No. 27

Notes from the Field: Vibriosis Cases Associated with Flood Waters During and After Hurricane Ian - Florida, September-October 2022

Thu, 04 May 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of vibriosis cases and deaths in Florida during Hurricane Ian.

COVID-19 Mortality Update - United States, 2022

Thu, 04 May 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes age-adjusted COVID-19-associated deaths in 2022 compared to 2020 and 2021.

Provisional Mortality Data - United States, 2022

Thu, 04 May 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes overall death rates, causes of deaths, and rates of COVID-19-associated deaths in the U.S. during 2022.

Salmonella Outbreaks Associated with Not Ready-to-Eat Breaded, Stuffed Chicken Products - United States, 1998-2022

Thu, 04 May 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes 11 Salmonella outbreaks linked to not ready-to-eat breaded, stuffed chicken products that weren't cooked properly.

Tobacco Product Use Among Adults - United States, 2021

Thu, 04 May 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults in the U.S. using tobacco in 2021.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Medication for Opioid Use Disorder During Pregnancy - Maternal and Infant Network to Understand Outcomes Associated with Use of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder During Pregnancy (MAT-LINK), 2014-2021

Tue, 02 May 2023 17:07:00 GMT

This report describes medication for opioid use disorder during pregnancy.

Electronic Vapor Product Use Among High School Students - Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2021

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes findings from the 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey about electronic vapor product and other tobacco use among U.S. high school students.

Alcohol and Other Substance Use Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among High School Students - Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2021

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes patterns and changes in substance use in U.S. high school students before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Dietary and Physical Activity Behaviors in 2021 and Changes from 2019 to 2021 Among High School Students - Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2021

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes dietary and physical activity behaviors in U.S. high school students in 2021.

Dating Violence, Sexual Violence, and Bullying Victimization Among High School Students - Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2021

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes estimates of the 2021 prevalence of interpersonal violence victimization among U.S. high school students.

Role of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Sexual Behaviors and Receipt of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Among U.S. High School Students - Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2019-2021

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the role of the COVID-19 pandemic on sexual behaviors and receipt of sexual and reproductive health services among U.S. high school students during 2019-2021.

Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among High School Students - Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2021

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes suicidal thoughts and behaviors among U.S. high school students in 2021.

Parental Monitoring and Risk Behaviors and Experiences Among High School Students - Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2021

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the first national assessment of parental monitoring among U.S. high school students and how high parental monitoring protects against some risk behaviors and experiences.

Experiences of Unstable Housing Among High School Students - Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2021

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes CDC findings from the 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey about behaviors and experiences among U.S. high students who experience unstable housing compared to students who are stably housed.

Witnessing Community Violence, Gun Carrying, and Associations with Substance Use and Suicide Risk Among High School Students - Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2021

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes associations between witnessing community violence and gun carrying among U.S. high school students.

School Connectedness and Risk Behaviors and Experiences Among High School Students - Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2021

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes school connectedness and risk behaviors and experiences among high school students in 2021.

Overview and Methods for the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System - United States, 2021

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes survey methodology for the 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey.

QuickStats: Percentage of Currently Employed Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Have Paid Sick Leave, by Education Level - National Health Interview Survey, 2021

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of currently employed adults who have paid sick leave.

Notes from the Field: Posttreatment Lesions After Tecovirimat Treatment for Mpox - New York City, August-September 2022

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes treatment of lesions following completion of tecovirimat therapy for mpox.

Effectiveness of Monovalent mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination in Preventing COVID-19-Associated Invasive Mechanical Ventilation and Death Among Immunocompetent Adults During the Omicron Variant Period - IVY Network, 19 U.S. States, February 1, 2022-January 31, 2023

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes effectiveness of monovalent mRNA vaccination in preventing COVID-19-associated invasive mechanical ventilation and death.

Rapid Analysis of Drugs: A Pilot Surveillance System To Detect Changes in the Illicit Drug Supply To Guide Timely Harm Reduction Responses - Eight Syringe Services Programs, Maryland, November 2021-August 2022

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes findings from an analysis of drug paraphernalia collected from syringe service programs during 2021-2022.

Unprecedented Outbreak of West Nile Virus - Maricopa County, Arizona, 2021

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an outbreak of West Nile Virus in Maricopa County, Arizona during 2021.

Notes from the Field: Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 Linked to Raw Milk Consumption Associated with a Cow-Share Arrangement - Tennessee, 2022

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of E.coli among two infants in Tennessee that were linked to raw milk.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Took Prescription Medication During the Past 12 Months, by Sex and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2021

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who took prescription medication in the past 12 months, by sex and age.

Use of COVIDTests.gov At-Home Test Kits Among Adults in a National Household Probability Sample - United States, 2022

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes high awareness and acceptability of the COVIDTests.gov program and improved access to COVID-19 testing in U.S. households.

The Association of Reported Experiences of Racial and Ethnic Discrimination in Health Care with COVID-19 Vaccination Status and Intent - United States, April 22, 2021-November 26, 2022

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes how adults reporting experiences of racial and ethnic discrimination in health care had a higher prevalence of being unvaccinated against COVID-19.

Stroke Mortality Among Black and White Adults Aged ≥35 Years Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, 2015-2021

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an increase in age-adjusted stroke mortality among both Black and White adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Suspected Suicide Attempts by Self-Poisoning Among Persons Aged 10-19 Years During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, 2020-2022

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an increase in self-poisoning suicide attempts among children and adolescents aged 10-19 years.

Cancer Distribution Among Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Subgroups - United States, 2015-2019

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the distribution of new cancer cases among different racial and ethnic subgroups.

Association of Mental Health Conditions, Recent Stressful Life Events, and Adverse Childhood Experiences with Postpartum Substance Use - Seven States, 2019-2020

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an association between depression, anxiety, adverse childhood experiences, and stressful life events with higher substance and polysubstance use among postpartum women.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Who Were in Families Having Problems Paying Medical Bills During the Previous 12 Months, by Race and Selected Hispanic Origin Subgroups - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2020−2021

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who were in families having problems paying medical bills during 2020-2021.

Erratum: Vol. 72, No. 11

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

Erratum for MMWR Vo. 72, No. 11

Notes From the Field: Campylobacteriosis Outbreak Associated with Consumption of Raw Water - Montana, 2022

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of Campylobacter infections in Sanders County, Montana.

Epidemiologic and Clinical Features of Mpox-Associated Deaths - United States, May 10, 2022-March 7, 2023

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes mpox-associated deaths that occurred in the U.S. during May 10, 2022-March 7, 2023

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Mpox Cases and Vaccination Among Adult Males - United States, May-December 2022

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes disparities in mpox incidence among non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic or Latino males compared to non-Hispanic white males.

Update on Wild Poliovirus Type 1 Outbreak - Southeastern Africa, 2021-2022

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes wild poliovirus type 1 surveillance in southeastern Africa.

Secondary Cases of Invasive Disease Caused by Encapsulated and Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae - 10 U.S. Jurisdictions, 2011-2018

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes eight instances of secondary transmission of non-type b Haemophilus influenzae among patients with underlying conditions.

Chronic Pain Among Adults - United States, 2019-2021

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a high prevalence of chronic pain among U.S. adults.

QuickStats: Rates of Death Due to Unintentional Injury from Fire or Flames, by Sex and Urbanization Level - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2021

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes death rates due to unintentional injury from fire or flames

Ventilation Improvements Among K-12 Public School Districts - United States, August-December 2022

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes implementation of ventilation improvement strategies by K-12 public schools to reduce school transmission of COVID-19.

Update on Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Outbreaks - Worldwide, January 2021-December 2022

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes outbreaks of circulating vaccine-derived polioviruses during January 2021-December 2022.

Widespread Community Transmission of Hepatitis A Virus Following an Outbreak at a Local Restaurant - Virginia, September 2021-September 2022

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the spread of hepatitis A following an outbreak in Virginia.

Seasonality of Respiratory Syncytial Virus - United States, 2017-2023

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes RSV circulation during the 2022-2023 season compared to other seasons.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years in Fair or Poor Health, by Family Income and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2021

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults in fair or poor health by income and age group.

Notes from the Field: Cluster of Blastomycosis Among Neighborhood Residents - St. Croix County, Wisconsin, 2022

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes clusters of blastomycosis occurring primarily among people engaging in recreational activities along waterways or areas with ongoing excavation.

JYNNEOS Vaccination Coverage Among Persons at Risk for Mpox - United States, May 22, 2022-January 31, 2023

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes JYNNEOS mpox vaccination coverage among people at risk.

Safe Listening at Venues and Events with Amplified Music - United States, 2022

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a survey that found more than half of U.S. adults are opting to take actions at events with amplified music to protect their hearing.

Emergency Department Visits for Firearm Injuries Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, January 2019-December 2022

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an increase in weekly emergency department visits for firearm injuries during 2019-2022.

Trends in Stimulant Prescription Fills Among Commercially Insured Children and Adults - United States, 2016-2021

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an increase in the percentage of adolescent and adult prescription stimulant fills during 2016-2021.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Prevalence and Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children Aged 8 Years - Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 11 Sites, United States, 2020

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 18:55:00 GMT

This report describes CDC findings from the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network for children aged 8 years in 2020.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children Aged 4 Years - Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 11 Sites, United States, 2020

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes CDC findings from the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network for children aged 4 years in 2020.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years with Serious Psychological Distress During the Past 30 Days, by Family Income - National Health Interview Survey, 2021

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who experienced serious psychological distress during the past 30 days by family income.

Vital Signs: Progress Toward Eliminating HIV as a Global Public Health Threat Through Scale-Up of Antiretroviral Therapy and Health System Strengthening Supported by the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief - Worldwide, 2004-2022

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the worldwide progress of eliminating HIV as a global public health threat through the use of antiretroviral therapy.

Recommendations for Use of Video Directly Observed Therapy During Tuberculosis Treatment - United States, 2023

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an evaluation of treatment adherence to video direct observed therapy for tuberculosis treatment.

Tuberculosis Outbreak in a State Prison System - Washington, 2021-2022

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes reported tuberculosis cases among people who were incarcerated in Washington state.

Retaining Patients with Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis on Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Dharavi, Mumbai, India, 2020-2022

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes disruptions to continuity of care for people in Dharavi with drug-resistant tuberculosis.

Tuberculosis - United States, 2022

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an increase in TB in the United States during 2022 and ongoing disparities in TB incidence among certain race and ethnicity groups.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Drug Overdose Death Rates, by State - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2021

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes age-adjusted drug overdose death rates by state.

Correction and Republication: Early Estimates of Bivalent mRNA Vaccine Effectiveness in Preventing COVID-19-Associated Emergency Department or Urgent Care Encounters and Hospitalizations Among Immunocompetent Adults - VISION Network, Nine States, September-November 2022

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report is a correction and republication to an MMWR released December 16, 2022, on early estimates of bivalent mRNA vaccine effectiveness in preventing COVID-19-associated emergency department or urgent care visits among immunocompetent adults.

Notes From the Field: First Evidence of Locally Acquired Dengue Virus Infection - Maricopa County, Arizona, November 2022

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the identification of dengue virus in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Notes From the Field: Prevalence of Previous Dengue Virus Infection Among Children and Adolescents - U.S. Virgin Islands, 2022

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the prevalence of previous dengue virus infection among children and adolescents in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

School-Based Interventions to Increase Student COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage in Public School Populations with Low Coverage - Seattle, Washington, December 2021-June 2022

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an increase in primary COVID-19 vaccination series completion among Seattle Public School students through a COVID-19 vaccination program.

Emergency Department Visits by Incarcerated Adults for Nonfatal Injuries - United States, 2010-2019

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the proportion of nonfatal injury-related emergency department visits among incarcerated adults compared to nonincarcerated adults.

Trends in Reported Babesiosis Cases - United States, 2011-2019

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an increase in babesiosis cases in the U.S. during 2011-2019.

Racial and Ethnic Differences in Subjective Cognitive Decline - United States, 2015-2020

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults aged ≥45 years who reported subjective cognitive decline.

QuickStats: Percentage Distribution of Cigarette Smoking Status Among Current Adult E-Cigarette Users, by Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2021

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of cigarette smokers, former cigarette smokers and non-cigarette smokers among current adult e-cigarette users.

Erratum: Vol. 72, No. 7

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 18:00:00 GMT

Erratum for MMWR Vo. 72, No. 07

Erratum: Vol. 72, No. 2

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 18:00:00 GMT

Erratum for MMWR Vo. 72, No.2

Notes from the Field: Increase in Pediatric Invasive Group A Streptococcus Infections - Colorado and Minnesota, October-December 2022

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes surveillance of a resurgence of invasive group A Streptococcus in children and adolescents in Colorado and Minnesota.

Public Health Response to Clusters of Rapid HIV Transmission Among Hispanic or Latino Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men - Metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, 2021-2022

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the identification of HIV cluster among Hispanic or Latino gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men in Atlanta.

Voluntary Medical Male Circumcisions for HIV Prevention - 13 Countries in Eastern and Southern Africa, 2017-2021

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes efforts to reduce female-to-male transmission of HIV through CDC supported voluntary male circumcision programs.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged 18-64 Years Who Used Telemedicine in the Past 12 Months, by Sex and Health Insurance Coverage - National Health Interview Survey, United States 2021

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who used telemedicine in the past 23 months.

Interim Clinical Treatment Considerations for Severe Manifestations of Mpox - United States, February 2023

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes interim clinical treatments for severe mpox developed following the evaluation of treatment data, cases, input from clinicians, and more.

Possible Undetected Mpox Infection Among Persons Accessing Homeless Services and Staying in Encampments - San Francisco, California, October-November 2022

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a survey of people accessing homeless services or staying in encampments who may have been previously infected with undetected mpox.

Cronobacter sakazakii Infections in Two Infants Linked to Powdered Infant Formula and Breast Pump Equipment - United States, 2021 and 2022

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes detection of Cronobacter sakazakii in two infants linked to powdered infant formula and breast pump equipment.

Acute Kidney Injury Among Children Likely Associated with Diethylene Glycol-Contaminated Medications - The Gambia, June-September 2022

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes acute kidney injury linked to imported pediatric medications among children in Gambia.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years with Serious Psychological Distress in the Past 30 Days, by Sex and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2021

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of U.S. adults 18 years and older who experienced serious psychological distress in the past 30 days.

Notes from the Field: Epidemiologic Characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 Recombinant Variant XBB.1.5 - New York City, November 1, 2022-January 4, 2023

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes characteristics of the XBB 1.5 Variant in New York City during November-December 2022.

Notes from the Field: Aircraft Wastewater Surveillance for Early Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Variants - John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York City, August-September 2022

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes surveillance of aircraft wastewater for early detection of potential COVID-19 variants.

Effect of Predeparture Testing on Postarrival SARS-CoV-2-Positive Test Results Among International Travelers - CDC Traveler-Based Genomic Surveillance Program, Four U.S. Airports, March-September 2022

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes postarrival COVID-19 testing among volunteering international air travelers.

Interim Estimates of 2022-23 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness - Wisconsin, October 2022-February 2023

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes 54% effectiveness for the 2023-23 influenza vaccine for preventing medically attended influenza A infection in people older than 65 years.

QuickStats: Percentage of Women Aged 50-74 Years Who Had a Mammogram Within the Preceding 2 Years, by Family Income - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2021

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of women aged 50-74 years who had a mammogram within the past two years.

COVID-19 Bivalent Booster Vaccination Coverage and Intent to Receive Booster Vaccination Among Adolescents and Adults - United States, November-December 2022

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccination coverage and intent to receive booster vaccination among adolescents and adults.

COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage and Demographic Characteristics of Infants and Children Aged 6 Months-4 Years - United States, June 20-December 31, 2022

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes low COVID-19 vaccination coverage with one or more dose among younger children compared to older children.

Preliminary Estimates of Effectiveness of Monovalent mRNA Vaccines in Preventing Symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Children Aged 3-5 Years - Increasing Community Access to Testing Program, United States, July 2022-February 2023

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes up to 4 months of protection against COVID-19 among children aged 3-5 and 3-4 year who received monovalent primary series vaccinations.

Typhoid Fever Surveillance, Incidence Estimates, and Progress Toward Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine Introduction - Worldwide, 2018-2022

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes high typhoid incidence in South-East Asian, Easter Mediterranean, and African regions.

Fruit, Vegetable, and Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Intake Among Young Children, by State - United States, 2021

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes infrequent intake of fruits and vegetables among young children in the United States.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥45 Years Who Use a Hearing Aid, by Sex and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2021

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adult aged ≥45 years who use a hearing aid.

Notes from the Field: Recent Changes in Suicide Rates, by Race and Ethnicity and Age Group - United States, 2021

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an increase in suicide rates during 2021 in the United States.

COVID-19 Incidence and Mortality Among Unvaccinated and Vaccinated Persons Aged ≥12 Years by Receipt of Bivalent Booster Doses and Time Since Vaccination - 24 U.S. Jurisdictions, October 3, 2021-December 24, 2022

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes higher protection against COVID-19 infection and death among people who received an updated booster than people who received a monovalent booster.

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults Aged 19 Years or Older - United States, 2023

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes vaccine-specific changes in the 2023 immunization schedule for adults aged ≥19 years.

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents Aged 18 Years or Younger - United States, 2023

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes changes to the 2023 immunization schedule for children and adolescents aged ≤18 years.

Vital Signs: Health Disparities in Hemodialysis-Associated Staphylococcus aureus Bloodstream Infections - United States, 2017-2020

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes how race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic factors affected hemodialysis-associated S. aureus bloodstream infections.

COVID-19 Mortality and Progress Toward Vaccinating Older Adults - World Health Organization, Worldwide, 2020-2022

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes how the median completed COVID-19 vaccinations series among older adults in 2022 was 76%, which is below the WHO goal, especially in middle- and low-income countries.

QuickStats: Percentage of Persons Who Used Telemedicine During the Past 12 Months, by Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2021

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes how one third of people of all ages used telemedicine with in the previous 12 months during 2021.

Early Estimates of Bivalent mRNA Booster Dose Vaccine Effectiveness in Preventing Symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infection Attributable to Omicron BA.5- and XBB/XBB.1.5-Related Sublineages Among Immunocompetent Adults - Increasing Community Access to Testing Program, United States, December 2022-January 2023

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes how a bivalent mRNA booster dose provided additional protection against symptomatic XBB/XBB.1.5 infection for at least the first 3 months after vaccination in persons who had previously received 2-4 monovalent vaccine doses.

Information for Persons Who Are Immunocompromised Regarding Prevention and Treatment of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in the Context of Currently Circulating Omicron Sublineages - United States, January 2023

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes measures that people who are immunocompromised can take to prevent and treat COVID-19.

Spike Gene Target Amplification in a Diagnostic Assay as a Marker for Public Health Monitoring of Emerging SARS-CoV-2 Variants - United States, November 2021-January 2023

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes how continued monitoring of S-gene target failure and S-gene target presence patterns will likely serve as a useful complement to genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 lineages.

Scale-Up of HIV Antiretroviral Therapy and Estimation of Averted Infections and HIV-Related Deaths - Uganda, 2004-2022

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an increase in people with HIV infection receiving PEPFAR-supported antiretroviral therapy in Uganda.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years With Arthritis, by Sex and Race and Hispanic Origin - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2021

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes 2021 data of the percentage of adults with arthritis by sex, race, and Hispanic origin in the United States.

Erratum: Vol. 70, No. RR-4

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 18:00:00 GMT

Erratum for MMWR Vo. 70, RR-4

SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Responses to the Ancestral SARS-CoV-2 Strain and Omicron BA.1 and BA.4/BA.5 Variants in Nursing Home Residents After Receipt of Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine - Ohio and Rhode Island, September-November 2022

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a broadened antibody response among nursing home residents who received an updated COVID-19 vaccine.

Laboratory-Confirmed COVID-19 Case Incidence Rates Among Residents in Nursing Homes by Up-to-Date Vaccination Status - United States, October 10, 2022-January 8, 2023

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes lower weekly rates of COVID-19 among nursing home residents who are up to date with COVID-19 vaccination.

Prevalence of Meeting Aerobic, Muscle-Strengthening, and Combined Physical Activity Guidelines During Leisure Time Among Adults, by Rural-Urban Classification and Region - United States, 2020

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes survey data showing a low proportion of U.S. adults met leisure-time physical activity guidelines.

QuickStats: Birth Rates for Females Aged 15-19 Years, by Age Group - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 1991-2021

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a decline in the birth rate for females from 1991-2021 by age group.

Erratum: Vol. 71, No. 45

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 18:00:00 GMT

Erratum for MMWR Vo. 71, No. 45

Notes from the Field: Follow-Up Assessment 1 Year After a Chemical Exposure Investigation - Winnebago County, Illinois, July-August 2022

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an investigation of mental and physical health symptoms reported among residents a year after a chemical exposure fire in Winnebago County, Illinois.

Reasons for Receiving or Not Receiving Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Vaccinations Among Adults - United States, November 1-December 10, 2022

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an online survey of previously vaccinated residents and their reasons for not getting a bivalent COVID-19 booster dose.

Epidemiology of Human Mpox - Worldwide, 2018-2021

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes epidemiology of mpox cases in six African counties and additional cases associated with travel that followed during 2018-2021.

Substance Use Among Persons with Syphilis During Pregnancy - Arizona and Georgia, 2018-2021

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the prevalence of substance use among person with syphilis during pregnancy.

Alcohol Use, Screening, and Brief Intervention Among Pregnant Persons - 24 U.S. Jurisdictions, 2017 and 2019

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes inconsistencies and disparities in alcohol screening and brief intervention among pregnant persons in 2017 and 2019.

Early and Increased Influenza Activity Among Children - Tennessee, 2022-23 Influenza Season

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes higher rates of pediatric hospitalization and symptomatic illness from influenza among children during the 2022-23 season in Tennessee.

Cholera Outbreak - Haiti, September 2022-January 2023

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a cholera outbreak of more than 20,000 cases in Port-au-Prince.

Safety Monitoring of Bivalent COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Booster Doses Among Children Aged 5-11 Years - United States, October 12-January 1, 2023

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes similar early safety findings from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System for bivalent booster vaccination in children aged 5-11 years as the monovalent booster vaccination.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Have Ever Had Hepatitis, by Age Group and Sex - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2021

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes 2021 data from National Center for Health Interview Survey on the percentage of adults who have ever had hepatitis by age group and sex.

Vaccination Coverage by Age 24 Months Among Children Born During 2018-2019 - National Immunization Survey-Child, United States, 2019-2021

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes declines in vaccination coverage reported by the National Immunization Survey-Child among young children born during 2018-2019 living below the federal poverty level and in rural areas.

Vaccination Coverage with Selected Vaccines and Exemption Rates Among Children in Kindergarten - United States, 2021-22 School Year

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a decrease in vaccination coverage among children in kindergarten in the United States during the 2021-22 school year.

QuickStats: Percentage of Mothers with Gestational Diabetes, by Maternal Age - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2016 and 2021

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of U.S. mothers with gestational diabetes by maternal age.

Erratum: Vol. 71, No. 46

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 18:00:00 GMT

Erratum for MMWR Vo. 71, No. 46

Racial and Ethnic Differences in COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Children and Adolescents Aged 5-17 Years and Parental Intent to Vaccinate Their Children - National Immunization Survey-Child COVID Module, United States, December 2020-September 2022

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes overall low COVID-19 vaccination coverage among children and adolescents 5-17 years old and parental intent to vaccinate their child.

Mpox Cases Among Cisgender Women and Pregnant Persons - United States, May 11-November 7, 2022

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of mpox among cisgender women and the use of tecovirimat with no reported adverse reaction to treat four pregnant people with mpox.

Early Estimates of Bivalent mRNA Vaccine Effectiveness in Preventing COVID-19-Associated Hospitalization Among Immunocompetent Adults Aged ≥65 Years - IVY Network, 18 States, September 8-November 30, 2022

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the effectiveness of the updated (bivalent) COVID-19 vaccines for prevention of COVID-19-associated hospitalization among adults ages 65 years or older who did not have a weakened immune system and who were hospitalized with COVID-19-like illness.

QuickStats: Percentage of Emergency Department Visits for Pain at Which Opioids Were Given or Prescribed, by Patient Age and Year - National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, United States, 2010-2020

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes and overall decrease in all age groups for patients who were prescribed opioids during ED visits for pain.

Notes from the Field: Clinical and Epidemiologic Characteristics of Mpox Cases from the Initial Phase of the Outbreak - New York City, May 19-July 15, 2022

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an analysis of mpox case data collected in New York City during the initial phase of the 2022 monkeypox outbreak.

Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Mpox in Persons Who Had Previously Received 1 Dose of JYNNEOS Vaccine and in Unvaccinated Persons - 29 U.S. Jurisdictions, May 22-September 3, 2022

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes fewer symptoms and lower rates of hospitalization from mpox among people who had received 1 dose of JYNNEOS vaccine.

Epidemiologic and Clinical Features of Mpox in Transgender and Gender-Diverse Adults - United States, May-November 2022

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes disparities in the ongoing mpox outbreak among transgender and gender-diverse adults.

Effectiveness of Bivalent mRNA Vaccines in Preventing COVID-19-Associated Emergency Department or Urgent Care Encounters and Hospitalizations among Immunocompetent Adults - VISION Network, 9 States, September-October 2022

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the effectiveness of the updated (bivalent) COVID-19 vaccines for prevention of COVID-19 associated emergency department and urgent care visits and hospitalization among adults ages 18 years or older without a weakened immune system.

RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS: Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists/CDC Surveillance Case Definition for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Associated with SARS-CoV-2 Infection - United States

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the development of CSTE/CDC MIS-C surveillance case definition.

QuickStats: Birth Rates for Females Aged 15-19 Years, by State - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2021

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes birth rates among U.S. females aged 15-19 Years by state.

Erratum: Vol. 71, No. 45

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT

Erratum for MMWR Vo. 71, No. 45

Erratum: Vol. 71, No. 40

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT

Erratum for MMWR Vo. 71, No. 40

Notes from the Field: Burkholderia pseudomallei Detected in a Raccoon Carcass Linked to a Multistate Aromatherapy-Associated Melioidosis Outbreak - Texas, 2022

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes environmental testing on soil and a racoon carcass following a multistate outbreak of melioidosis linked to an aromatherapy room spray.

Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza Coinfection and Clinical Characteristics Among Children and Adolescents Aged 18 Years Who Were Hospitalized or Died with Influenza - United States, 2021-22 Influenza Season

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes pediatric hospitalizations and deaths associated with coinfection of COVID-19 and influenza during the 2021-22 Influenza Season.

COVID-19 and Other Underlying Causes of Cancer Deaths - United States, January 2018-July 2022

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes deaths among cancer survivors who had COVID-19 listed as an underlying cause of death during 2021.

Drug Overdose Deaths Among Persons Aged 10-19 Years - United States, July 2019-December 2021

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes increases in median monthly overdose deaths among adolescents aged 10-19 years in the United States.

Progress Toward Measles and Rubella Elimination - India, 2005-2021

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes in measles and rubella vaccination in 2021 and declines in incidence during 2017-2021.

QuickStats: Percentage of Office-Based Physicians Using Telemedicine Technology, by Specialty - United States, 2019 and 2021

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an increase in the use of telemedicine technology among office-based physicians during from 2019 to 2021.

Reduced Risk for Mpox After Receipt of 1 or 2 Doses of JYNNEOS Vaccine Compared with Risk Among Unvaccinated Persons - 43 U.S. Jurisdictions, July 31-October 1, 2022

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a recent finding that mpox incidence among unvaccinated men aged 18-49 years was 10 times as high as vaccinated men who received both JYNNEOS doses.

Safety Monitoring of JYNNEOS Vaccine During the 2022 Mpox Outbreak - United States, May 22-October 21, 2022

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes surveillance that supports the safety of the JYNNEOS vaccine for preventing mpox.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Mortality by Industry and Occupation - United States, 2020

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes COPD-associated deaths and increases in COPD mortality ratios in several industries.

Progress Toward Poliomyelitis Eradication - Afghanistan, January 2021-September 2022

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of wild poliovirus type 1 reported during 2022 and polio vaccination activity in Afghanistan.

Human Rabies - Texas, 2021

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a case of human rabies after a young boy was bitten by a bat in Texas.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Living in Families That Were Food-Insecure in the Past 30 Days, by Family Income and Urbanicity - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2021

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults living in families experiencing food insecurity.

Erratum: Vol. 71, No. 42

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT

Erratum for MMWR Vol. 71, No. 42

SARS-CoV-2 Serology and Self-Reported Infection Among Adults - National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, August 2021-May 2022

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 serology and self-reported infections among adults.

Outbreak of Burkholderia stabilis Infections Associated with Contaminated Nonsterile, Multiuse Ultrasound Gel - 10 States, May-September 2021

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an outbreak of Burkholderia stabilis infections from contaminated ultrasound gel.

Appliances Used by Consumers to Prepare Frozen Stuffed Chicken Products - United States, May-July 2022

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes appliances other than ovens used to cook frozen stuffed chicken products.

HIV Services and Outcomes During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, 2019-2021

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes HIV services and outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.

Paxlovid Associated with Decreased Hospitalization Rate Among Adults with COVID-19 - United States, April-September 2022

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes how eligible adults prescribed Paxlovid were 51% less likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status.

Effectiveness of Bivalent mRNA Vaccines in Preventing Symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infection - Increasing Community Access to Testing Program, United States, September-November 2022

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the vaccine effectiveness of an updated (bivalent) booster dose in people who have completed their primary series.

QuickStats: Drug Overdose Death Rates Among Persons Aged ≥15 Years, by Age Group and Urban-Rural Status - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2020

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes drug overdose death rates among people 15 years and older.

Progress Toward Global Eradication of Dracunculiasis - Worldwide, January 2021-June 2022

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes global progress towards eradicating dracunculiasis.

Progress Toward Regional Measles Elimination - Worldwide, 2000-2021

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes worldwide progress toward regional measles elimination.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Abortion Surveillance - United States, 2020

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:00:00 GMT

CDC publishes an annual summary of abortion data in the United States. This report is for the year 2020.

Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccine (PRIORIX): Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2022

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the Advisory Committee on Immunization's recommendation for use of PRIORIX vaccination against measles, mumps, and rubella.

QuickStats: Death Rates for Drug Overdose Among Persons Aged 25-44 Years, by Race and Ethnicity- United States, 2000-2020

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes death rates for drug overdoses among people 25-44 years old.

Sociodemographic Variation in Early Uptake of COVID-19 Vaccine and Parental Intent and Attitudes Toward Vaccination of Children Aged 6 Months-4 Years - United States, July 1-29, 2022

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 vaccination coverage for children less than 5 years old.

Perception of Local COVID-19 Transmission and Use of Preventive Behaviors Among Adults with Recent SARS-CoV-2 Infection - Illinois and Michigan, June 1-July 31, 2022

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes perception of local COVID-19 transmission and preventive measures in Illinois and Michigan.

Tobacco Product Use Among Middle and High School Students - United States, 2022

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes tobacco product use among middle and high school students in the United States during 2022.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥45 Years Who Have Ever Had Lung Cancer, by Education Level - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2021

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults 45 years and older who have ever had lung cancer.

Notes from the Field: Outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease Caused by Sudan ebolavirus - Uganda, August-October 2022

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an outbreak Ebola virus in Uganda.

Epidemiologic Features of the Monkeypox Outbreak and the Public Health Response - United States, May 17-October 6, 2022

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes epidemiologic features of the United States Monkeypox outbreak and CDC's emergency responses.

COVID-19-Associated Hospitalizations Among U.S. Infants Aged 6 Months - COVID-NET, 13 States, June 2021-August 2022

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 hospitalizations among infants younger than six months old.

Interim Recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for the Use of Bivalent Booster Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines - United States, October 2022

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for use of bivalent COVID-19 vaccines.

Severe Monkeypox in Hospitalized Patients - United States, August 10-October 10, 2022

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of severe monkeypox among hospitalized patients.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Rates of Alcohol-Induced Deaths, by Urban-Rural Status - United States, 2000-2020

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes age-adjusted rates of alcohol-induced deaths in the United States.

Epidemiologic and Clinical Features of Children and Adolescents Aged 18 Years with Monkeypox - United States, May 17-September 24, 2022

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes monkeypox in children and adolescents aged <18 years.

Safety Monitoring of Bivalent COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Booster Doses Among Persons Aged ≥12 Years - United States, August 31-October 23, 2022

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes safety monitoring of COVID-19 vaccine booster doses among persons aged ≥12 years.

Routine Vaccination Coverage - Worldwide, 2021

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes global vaccination coverage during 2021.

Prevalence and Characteristics of Arthritis Among Caregivers - 17 States, 2017 and 2019

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the prevalence and characteristics of arthritis among adult caregivers.

Wastewater Testing and Detection of Poliovirus Type 2 Genetically Linked to Virus Isolated from a Paralytic Polio Case - New York, March 9-October 11, 2022

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the testing and detection of Poliovirus Type 2 in wastewater found in 5 neighboring counties within New York.

RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS: CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain - United States, 2022

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 04:00:00 GMT

This report describes CDC's updated clinical practice guideline for prescribing opioids for pain.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates for Stroke Among Adults Aged ≥ 65 Years, by Region and Metropolitan Status - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2020

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes age-adjusted death rates from strong among adults aged ≥ 65 years by region and metropolitan status.

Notes From the Field: Dispensing of Oral Antiviral Drugs for Treatment of COVID-19 by Zip Code-Level Social Vulnerability - United States, December 23, 2021-August 28, 2022

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes trends in oral antiviral drugs dispensed for treatment of COVID-19 by zip code and social vulnerability.

A Health Equity Approach for Implementation of JYNNEOS Vaccination at Large, Community-Based LGBTQIA+ Events - Georgia, August 27-September 5, 2022

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a community-based vaccination effort organized by Georgia Department of Public Health to administer monkeypox vaccinations at LGBTQIA+ events in Atlanta.

Characteristics of JYNNEOS Vaccine Recipients Before and During a Large Multiday LGBTQIA+ Festival - Louisiana, August 9-September 5, 2022

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a large monkeypox vaccination event at an LGBTQIA+ festival in Louisiana.

Receipt of First and Second Doses of JYNNEOS Vaccine for Prevention of Monkeypox - United States, May 22-October 10, 2022

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the demographics of recipients who received the JYNNEOS vaccine to prevent Monkeypox.

Vital Signs: Influenza Hospitalizations and Vaccination Coverage by Race and Ethnicity-United States, 2009-10 Through 2021-22 Influenza Seasons

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an analysis of influenza hospitalization risk and vaccination coverage in the United States by race and ethnicity during the 2009-10 flu season through the 2021-22 flu season.

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Outpatient Treatment of COVID-19 - United States, January-July 2022

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes racial and ethnic disparities in outpatient treatment of COVID-19 in the United States.

Influenza Incidence and Vaccine Effectiveness During the Southern Hemisphere Influenza Season - Chile, 2022

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes influenza incidence and vaccine effectiveness during the influenza season in the Southern Hemisphere.

Effectiveness of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Against COVID-19-Associated Hospitalizations Among Immunocompromised Adults During SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Predominance - VISION Network, 10 States, December 2021-August 2022

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes three-dose monovalent COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19 hospitalization during Omicron predominance.

QuickStats: Emergency Department Visit Rates, by Age Group - United States, 2019-2020

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes U.S. emergency department visits by age group 2019-2020.

Monkeypox Virus Infection Resulting from an Occupational Needlestick - Florida, 2022

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the first occupationally acquired monkeypox infection in a health worker in the United States.

Ocular Monkeypox - United States, July-September 2022

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes five cases of ocular monkeypox identified in patients in the U.S. during 2022.

Effectiveness of Monovalent mRNA Vaccines Against COVID-19-Associated Hospitalization Among Immunocompetent Adults During BA.1/BA.2 and BA.4/BA.5 Predominant Periods of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant in the United States - IVY Network, 18 States, December 26, 2021-August 31, 2022

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes three-dose monovalent COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19 hospitalization during Omicron predominance.

Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Health Care Personnel - United States, 2021-22

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes flu and COVID-19 among healthcare providers during 2021-22.

Progress Toward Poliomyelitis Eradication - Pakistan, January 2021-July 2022

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes progress toward polio eradication in Pakistan.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates from Stroke Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years, by Race and Hispanic Origin - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2000-2020

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes death rates from strokes among adults 65 years and older.

Notes from the Field: Antihistamine Positivity and Involvement in Drug Overdose Deaths - 44 Jurisdictions, United States, 2019-2020

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the presence of antihistamines in drug overdose deaths.

Notes from the Field: Harmful Algal Bloom Affecting Private Drinking Water Intakes - Clear Lake, California, June-November 2021

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes occurrences of multiple harmful algal blooms in Clear Water Lake in California.

Adverse Childhood Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Associations with Poor Mental Health and Suicidal Behaviors Among High School Students - Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey, United States, January-June 2021

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the prevalence of mental health and suicide attempts among high school students in the United States during 2021.

HIV Stigma and Health Care Discrimination Experienced by Hispanic or Latino Persons with HIV - United States, 2018-2020

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes HIV stigma and health care discrimination of Hispanic or Latino people with HIV in the United States.

Increase in Acute Respiratory Illnesses Among Children and Adolescents Associated with Rhinoviruses and Enteroviruses, Including Enterovirus D68 - United States, July-September 2022

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes surveillance data that indicate increases in children with acute respiratory illness and asthma or reactive airway disease during the summer of 2022.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Surveillance for Sickle Cell Disease - Sickle Cell Data Collection Program, Two States, 2004-2018

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a program to characterize epidemiology of sickle cell disease in two states.

QuickStats: Percentage of Residential Care Communities that Offer Annual Influenza Vaccination to Residents and to Employees and Contract Staff Members, by Community Bed Size - United States, 2020

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of residential care communities that offer annual flu vaccination to residents and employees.

Notes from the Field: Coagulopathy Associated with Brodifacoum Poisoning - Florida, December 2021

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes instances of coagulopathy associated with synthetic cannabinoid use in Florida.

Notes from the Field: Increases in Firearm Homicide and Suicide Rates - United States, 2020-2021

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes e-cigarette use among middle and high school students in the United States.

Notes from the Field: E-cigarette Use Among Middle and High School Students - United States, 2022

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes e-cigarette use among middle and high school students in the United States.

Incidence of Monkeypox Among Unvaccinated Persons Compared with Persons Receiving ≥1 JYNNEOS Vaccine Dose - 32 U.S. Jurisdictions, July 31-September 3, 2022

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes monkeypox cases by vaccination status and finds monkeypox rates were 14 times as high among unvaccinated males compared with those who had received a first vaccine dose 14 or more days earlier.

Monkeypox Case Investigation - Cook County Jail, Chicago, Illinois, July-August 2022

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an analysis of monkeypox transmission risk among residents of Cook County Jail, Chicago, Illinois, who had been housed with a resident with symptomatic monkeypox.

Preliminary Incidence and Trends of Infections Caused by Pathogens Transmitted Commonly Through Food - Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network, 10 U.S. Sites, 2016-2021

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes trends of infections related to foodborne diseases.

Respiratory Virus Surveillance Among Children with Acute Respiratory Illnesses - New Vaccine Surveillance Network, United States, 2016-2021

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes respiratory virus surveillance among children with acute respiratory illnesses in the United States.

RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS: Cholera Vaccine: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, 2022

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

CDC reports on 2022 recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for cholera vaccine

Erratum: Vol. 71, No. 21

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Erratum for MMWR Vol. 71, No. 21

Erratum: Vol. 69, No. SS-7

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Erratum for MMWR Vol. 69 SS-7

Effectiveness of a Second COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose Against Infection, Hospitalization, or Death Among Nursing Home Residents - 19 States, March 29-July 25, 2022

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the effectiveness of second COVID-19 booster doses against infection, hospitalization, and death among nursing home residents.

QuickStats: Percentage of Residential Care Communities that Use Electronic Health Records, by Community Bed Size - United States, 2016 and 2020

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of residential care communities that use electronic health records.

Erratum: Vol. 70, No. SS-9

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Erratum for MMWR Vol. 70 SS-9

Notes from the Field: Overdose Deaths Involving Para-fluorofentanyl - United States, July 2020-June 2021

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes overdose deaths involving para-fluorofentanyl.

Vital Signs: Use of Recommended Health Care Measures to Prevent Selected Complications of Sickle Cell Anemia in Children and Adolescents - Selected U.S. States, 2019

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the use of health care measures to prevent complications of sickle cell anemia in children and adolescents.

Widespread Hepatitis A Outbreaks Associated with Person-to-Person Transmission - United States, 2016-2020

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a Hepatitis A Outbreak in the United States.

QuickStats: Death Rates from Unintentional Falls Among Persons Aged ≥65 Years, by Age Group - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 1999-2020

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes death rates from unintentional falls among persons aged ≥65 years.

Notes from the Field: Norovirus Outbreaks Reported Through NoroSTAT - 12 States, August 2012-July 2022

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes norovirus outbreaks reported through CDC's Norovirus Sentinel Testing and Tracking Network.

Outbreak of Acute Gastroenteritis Among Rafters and Backpackers in the Backcountry of Grand Canyon National Park, April-June 2022

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an outbreak of acute gastroenteritis in the Grand Canyon National Park backcountry during 2022.

Clusters of Rapid HIV Transmission Among Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men - United States, 2018-2021

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes HIV molecular clusters of rapid transmission among gay, bisexual, and other men you have sex with men.

Two Cases of Monkeypox-Associated Encephalomyelitis - Colorado and the District of Columbia, July-August 2022

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes two cases of monkeypox-associated neurologic complications in the United States.

Health Care Personnel Exposures to Subsequently Laboratory-Confirmed Monkeypox Patients - Colorado, 2022

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an analysis of monkeypox exposures among health care workers using varying levels of PPE who cared for patients with suspected or confirmed monkeypox.

Monkeypox in a Young Infant - Florida, 2022

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the investigation into the first young infant with confirmed monkeypox in Florida.

QuickStats: Percentage of Total Deaths, by Age and Hispanic Origin and Race - United States, 2020

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of total deaths by age and Hispanic origin and race in the United States during 2020.

Notes from the Field: Nitazene-Related Deaths - Tennessee, 2019-2021

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes Nitazene-related deaths in Tennessee.

Clinical Use of Tecovirimat (Tpoxx) for Treatment of Monkeypox Under an Investigational New Drug Protocol - United States, May-August 2022

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the safety of the use of Tecovirimat to treat monkeypox.

Mortality Risk Among Patients Hospitalized Primarily for COVID-19 During the Omicron and Delta Variant Pandemic Periods - United States, April 2020-June 2022

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes in-hospital mortality risk among patients hospitalized for COVID-19.

Use of 15-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Among U.S. Children: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2022

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the 2022 recommendation from the Advisory Committee On Immunization Practices on use of the 15-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine among children.

Pediatric Brain Abscesses, Epidural Empyemas, and Subdural Empyemas Associated with Streptococcus Species - United States, January 2016-August 2022

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes seasonal fluctuations of pediatric streptococcal brain abscesses, epidural empyemas, and subdural empyemas in the United States.

Suicides Among American Indian or Alaska Native Persons - National Violent Death Reporting System, United States, 2015-2020

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes suicides among American Indian or Alaska Native persons during 2015-2020.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Suicide Rates, by Urbanization Level and Sex - National Vital Statistics System, 2020

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes age-adjusted suicide rates in the United States by urbanization level and sex.

Orthopoxvirus Testing Challenges for Persons in Populations at Low Risk or Without Known Epidemiologic Link to Monkeypox - United States, 2022

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes challenges in monkeypox testing for people in populations at low risk or without known epidemiologic link to monkeypox.

Detection of Higher Cycle Threshold Values in Culturable SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.1 Sublineage Compared with Pre-Omicron Variant Specimens - San Francisco Bay Area, California, July 2021-March 2022

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes detection of higher cycle threshold values in culturable SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.1 sublineage compared with pre-omicron variant specimens.

Detection of a Highly Divergent Type 3 Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus in a Child with a Severe Primary Immunodeficiency Disorder - Chongqing, China, 2022

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a case of vaccine-derived poliovirus in a child with an immunodeficiency disorder in China.

HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Persons with Monkeypox - Eight U.S. Jurisdictions, May 17-July 22, 2022

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes people coinfected with Monkeypox, HIV, and STIs.

Booster COVID-19 Vaccinations Among Persons Aged ≥5 Years and Second Booster COVID-19 Vaccinations Among Persons Aged ≥50 Years - United States, August 13, 2021-August 5, 2022

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the number of eligible people who received a COVID-19 booster or second booster vaccination.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Malaria Surveillance - United States, 2018

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes CDC reports on U.S. malaria cases in 2018.

COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Safety Among Children Aged 6 Months-5 Years - United States, June 18, 2022-August 21, 2022

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 mRNA vaccine safety among children aged 6 months to 5 years.

QuickStats: Percentage of Children and Adolescents Aged 6-17 Years Who Have Roads, Sidewalks, Paths, or Trails Where They Can Walk or Ride a Bicycle, by Urban-Rural Status and Family Income - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2020

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of children and adolescents who have access to roads, sidewalks, paths, or trails where they can walk or ride bicycles.

Parental Intentions and Perceptions Toward COVID-19 Vaccination Among Children Aged 4 Months to 4 Years - PROTECT Cohort, Four States, July 2021-May 2022

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes parental intention and perceptions toward vaccinating their young children against COVID-19.

Strategies Adopted by Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men to Prevent Monkeypox virus Transmission - United States, August 2022

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes strategies adopted by gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men to prevent monkeypox transmission

Modeling the Impact of Sexual Networks in the Transmission of Monkeypox virus Among Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex With Men - United States, 2022

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the impact of sexual networks in the transmission of Monkeypox virus among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men

National Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13-17 Years - National Immunization Survey-Teen - United States, 2021

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes national vaccination coverage among adolescents in the United States during 2021.

RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS: Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2022-23 Influenza Season

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes ACIP recommendations for use of seasonal influenza vaccines during the 2022-23 season in the U.S.

QuickStats: Deaths Involving Exposure to Excessive Heat, by Sex - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 1999-2020

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes deaths involving exposure to excessive heat.

Notes From the Field: Coccidioidomycosis Outbreak Among Wildland Firefighters - California, 2021

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever) outbreak among wildland firefighters in California during 2021.

Laboratory-Confirmed COVID-19-Associated Hospitalizations Among Adults During SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2 Variant Predominance - COVID-19-Associated Hospitalization Surveillance Network, 14 States, June 20, 2021-May 31, 2022

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes hospitalizations among adults during the predominance of the SARS-CoV2 Omicron BA.2 variant.

Review of CDC's Suspension of and Advance Written Approval Process for Dogs Entering the United States from Egypt - May 2019-December 2020

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the approval process for dogs entering the United States from Egypt.

Patient-Level and County-Level Trends in Nonfatal Opioid-Involved Overdose Emergency Medical Services Encounters - 491 Counties, United States, January 2018-March 2022

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes trends in nonfatal opioid-involved overdoses with emergency medical service encounters.

High-Contact Object and Surface Contamination in a Household of Persons with Monkeypox Virus Infection - Utah, June 2022

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes object and surface contamination in a household of patients with monkeypox in Utah.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Surveillance for Coccidioidomycosis, Histoplasmosis, and Blastomycosis - United States, 2019

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes U.S. coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, and blastomycosis cases in 2019

COVID-19 Outbreaks and Mortality Among Public Transportation Workers - California, January 2020-May 2022

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the mortality rate of public transportation workers from illness caused by COVID-19 infection.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥65 Years Who Drank Four or More Alcoholic Drinks Per Week, by Sex and Age - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2020

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who drank four or more alcoholic drinks per week.

Safety Monitoring of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses Among Children Aged 5-11 Years - United States, May 17-July 31, 2022

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the safety of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 boosters among children aged 5-11 years.

Progress Toward Measles Elimination - South-East Asia Region, 2003-2020

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes progress towards measles elimination in the World Health Organization's South-East Asia Region.

Donor Human Milk Use in Advanced Neonatal Care Units - United States, 2020

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes barriers to providing donor human milk for infants with very low birthweight in neonatal intensive care units.

Summary of Guidance for Minimizing the Impact of COVID-19 on Individual Persons, Communities, and Health Care Systems - United States, August 2022

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes voluntary reporting of COVID-19 self-testing data.

Public Health Response to a Case of Paralytic Poliomyelitis in an Unvaccinated Person and Detection of Poliovirus in Wastewater - New York, June-August 2022

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a case of polio in an unvaccinated adult resident of New York and highlights why it's important to stay up to date on recommended poliovirus vaccination.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years with Current Hepatitis C Virus Infection, by Health Insurance Coverage - National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, January 2017-March 2020

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes percentage of adults with current hepatitis C virus by health insurance coverage.

Notes From the Field: Overdose Deaths Involving Eutylone (Psychoactive Bath Salts) - United States, 2020

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes overdose deaths that involved eutylone, also known as psychoactive bath salts.

Notes from the Field: School-Based and Laboratory-Based Reporting of Positive COVID-19 Test Results Among School-Aged Children - New York, September 11, 2021-April 29, 2022

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes school and lab-based reporting of positive COVID-19 test results among school-aged children in New York.

Interim Guidance for Prevention and Treatment of Monkeypox in Persons with HIV Infection - United States, August 2022

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:00:00 GMT

MThis report describes the prevention and treatment of monkeypox in people with HIV infection.

Epidemiologic and Clinical Characteristics of Monkeypox Cases - United States, May 17-July 22, 2022

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the epidemiologic and clinical characteristics of monkeypox cases reported to CDC by July 22, 2022.

Vital Signs: Hepatitis C Treatment Among Insured Adults - United States, 2019-2020

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes hepatitis C treatment among insured adults in the United States.

COVID-19 Self-Test Data: Challenges and Opportunities - United States, October 31, 2021-June 11, 2022

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes voluntary reporting of COVID-19 self-testing data.

Outbreaks of Acute Gastrointestinal Illness Associated with a Splash Pad in a Wildlife Park - Kansas, June 2021

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes two outbreaks of splash pad-associated norovirus in Kansas.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates from Diabetes Mellitus Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years, by Single Race and Hispanic Origin - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2020

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes death rates from diabetes mellitus among U.S. adults aged ≥65 years during 2020.

Notes from the Field: Increase in Pediatric Intracranial Infections During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Eight Pediatric Hospitals, United States, March 2020-March 2022

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes pediatric intracranial infections during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Post-COVID-19 Symptoms and Conditions Among Children and Adolescents - United States, March 1, 2020-January 31, 2022

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the potential of post-COVID symptoms and conditions among children and adolescents.

Interim Recommendation of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for Use of the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine in Persons Aged ≥18 years - United States, July 2022

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes interim recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for use of the Novavax vaccine in persons aged ≥18 years.

Chronic Conditions Among Adults Aged 18─34 Years - United States, 2019

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes chronic conditions among adults aged 18─34 years.

Gun Carrying Among Youths, by Demographic Characteristics, Associated Violence Experiences, and Risk Behaviors - United States, 2017-2019

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes self-reported gun carrying for nonrecreational purposes among male and female high school students.

Notes from the Field: Cluster of Parechovirus Central Nervous System Infections in Young Infants - Tennessee, 2022

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes Parechovirus infections in young infants in Tennessee.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Suicide Rates for the Three Leading Methods of Suicide, by Race and Ethnicity - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2020

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes suicide rates for the three leading methods of suicide in the United States.

Safety Monitoring of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Second Booster Doses Among Adults Aged ≥50 Years - United States, March 29, 2022-July 10, 2022

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes safety monitoring of COVID-19 vaccine second booster doses among adults aged ≥50 years.

Progress Toward the Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus - Worldwide, 2016-2021

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes global progress towards the elimination of mother-to-child hepatitis B virus.

Effectiveness of 2, 3, and 4 COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Doses Among Immunocompetent Adults During Periods when SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.1 and BA.2/BA.2.12.1 Sublineages Predominated - VISION Network, 10 States, December 2021-June 2022

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the effectiveness of 2, 3, and 4 COVID-19 mRNA vaccine doses among adults

Vital Signs: Drug Overdose Deaths, by Selected Sociodemographic and Social Determinants of Health Characteristics - 25 States and the District of Columbia, 2019-2020

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes increases in drug overdose death rates among non-Hispanic black and American Indian or Alaska Native persons from 2019 to 2020.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Drug Overdose Death Rates Among Workers Aged 16-64 Years in Usual Occupation Groups with the Highest Drug Overdose Death Rates - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2020

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes age-adjusted drug overdose death rates among workers in usual occupation groups.

Symptoms of Mental Health Conditions and Suicidal Ideation Among State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Public Health Workers - United States, March 14-25, 2022

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes mental health conditions and suicidal ideation among state, tribal, local, and territorial public health workers.

Influenza Activity and Composition of the 2022-23 Influenza Vaccine - United States, 2021-22 Season

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes 2021-22 influenza season and the composition of the Northern Hemisphere 2022-23 influenza vaccine

Workplace Perceptions and Experiences Related to COVID-19 Response Efforts Among Public Health Workers - Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey, United States, September 2021-January 2022

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes results from the 2021 Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey.

Notes from the Field: Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis at a Correctional Facility Using Mechanically Separated Chicken - Nebraska, 2022

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an outbreak of salmonella enteritidis linked to chicken served at a correctional facility.

QuickStats: Percentage of Uninsured Adults Aged 18−64 Years, by Race, Hispanic Origin, and Selected Asian Subgroups - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2019−2020

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage uninsured U.S. adults during 2019−2020.

Safety Monitoring of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine First Booster Doses Among Persons Aged ≥12 Years with Presumed Immunocompromise Status - United States, January 12, 2022-March 28, 2022

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes safety of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine among immunocompromised persons 12 years or older.

Pediatric HIV Case Identification Across 22 PEPFAR-Supported Countries During the COVID-19 Pandemic, October 2019-September 2020

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes HIV testing among children and adolescents in PEPFAR-supported countries during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Public Health Surveillance and Reporting for Human Toxoplasmosis - Six States, 2021

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes inconsistencies in the surveillance of the parasitic disease toxoplasmosis.

Rapid Diagnostic Testing for Response to the Monkeypox Outbreak - Laboratory Response Network, United States, May 17-June 30, 2022

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes Laboratory Response Network testing of specimens from suspected monkeypox cases.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Met the 2018 Federal Physical Activity Guidelines for Both Muscle-Strengthening and Aerobic Physical Activity, by Urbanization Level - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2020

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who met physical activity guidelines for muscle-strengthening and aerobic physical activity.

Erratum: Vol. 71, No. 22: Pediatric Melatonin Ingestions - United States, 2012-2021

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Erratum for MMWR Vo. 71, No. 22

Erratum: Vol. 71, No. 22: Use of JYNNEOS (Smallpox and Monkeypox Vaccine, Live, Nonreplicating) for Preexposure Vaccination of Persons at Risk for Occupational Exposure to Orthopoxviruses: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2022

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Erratum for MMWR Vo. 71, No. 22

Factors Associated with Severe Outcomes Among Immunocompromised Adults Hospitalized for COVID-19 - COVID-NET, 10 States, March 2020-February 2022

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 hospitalizations among immunocompromised patients in the United States.

County-Level Social Vulnerability and Emergency Department Visits for Firearm Injuries - 10 U.S. Jurisdictions, January 1, 2018-December 31, 2021

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes firearm injury emergency department visits by county-level social vulnerability.

Updated U.S. Public Health Service Guideline for Testing of Transplant Candidates Aged <12 Years for Infection with HIV, Hepatitis B Virus, and Hepatitis C Virus - United States, 2022

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes updated public health service guidelines for testing transplant candidates under 12 years of age for HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates for Motor Vehicle Traffic Injury, by Race and Hispanic Origin - United States, 2019 and 2020

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes death rates for motor vehicle traffic injury.

Interim Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for Use of Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines in Children Aged 6 Months-5 Years - United States, June 2022

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines among children.

Interim Analysis of Acute Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology in Children Aged <10 Years - United States, October 2021-June 2022

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes children diagnosed with hepatitis of unknown cause during October 2021 to June 2022. Preliminary analyses have not identified common exposures.

COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Availability and Vaccination Coverage Among Children Aged 5-11 Years - United States, November 1, 2021-April 25, 2022

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 vaccine provider availability and vaccination coverage among children aged 5-11.

Motor Vehicle Crash Deaths - United States and 28 Other High-Income Countries, 2015 and 2019

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes motor vehicle crash deaths in the United States and 28 other high-income countries.

Hospitalization and Emergency Department Encounters for COVID-19 After Paxlovid Treatment - California, December 2021-May 2022

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes low rates of hospitalizations and emergency department visits after treatment with Paxlovid for COVID-19.

Dispensing of Oral Antiviral Drugs for Treatment of COVID-19 by Zip Code-Level Social Vulnerability - United States, December 23, 2021-May 21, 2022

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the dispensing rate of oral antiviral drug treatments for COVID-19 by zip code from December 2021 to May 2022.

QuickStats: Percentage of Uninsured Adults Aged 18-64 Years, by Race and Selected Hispanic Origin Subgroup - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2019−2020

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of uninsured adults by race and Hispanic origin.

HIV Testing Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, 2019-2020

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes new HIV diagnoses reported to CDC from 2019 to 2020 and declines in HIV testing during the same period.

Anemia Among Pregnant Women Participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children - United States, 2008-2018

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes anemia prevalence among pregnant women enrolled in the WIC program.

Trends in Acute Hepatitis of Unspecified Etiology and Adenovirus Stool Testing Results in Children - United States, 2017-2022

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of uninsured adults by race and Hispanic origin.

QuickStats: Percentage Distribution of Heat-Related Deaths, by Age Group - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2018-2020

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the distribution of heat-related deaths by age group.

Notes from the Field: Diagnosis and Investigation of Pneumonic Plague During a Respiratory Disease Pandemic - Wyoming, 2021

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes and investigation of pneumonic plague in Wyoming during 2021.

Notes from the Field: COVID-19-Associated Mortality Risk Among Long-Term Care Facility Residents and Community-Dwelling Adults Aged ≥65 Years - Illinois, December 2020 and January 2022

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 mortality risk among long-term care facility residents aged ≥65 Years.

COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations Among Medicare Beneficiaries With and Without Disabilities - United States, January 1, 2020-November 20, 2021

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations among Medicare beneficiaries with and without disabilities.

Genetic Characterization of Novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type 2 Viruses During Initial Use Phase Under Emergency Use Listing - Worldwide, March-October 2021

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes global novel type 2 oral poliovirus vaccine genomic surveillance during an outbreak response.

Extreme Heat Exposure: Access and Barriers to Cooling Centers - Maricopa and Yuma Counties, Arizona, 2010-2020

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes heat exposure and barriers to cooling centers during extreme heat in Arizona.

Trends in Acute Hepatitis of Unspecified Etiology and Adenovirus Stool Testing Results in Children - United States, 2017-2022

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes how there was no increase in pediatric hepatitis of unknown cause or increases in adenovirus compared with pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels.

Ventilation Improvement Strategies Among K-12 Public Schools - The National School COVID-19 Prevention Study, United States, February 14-March 27, 2022

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes survey results of ventilation strategies reported by U.S. K-12 public schools to help prevent COVID-19 spread.

Monkeypox Outbreak - Nine States, May 2022

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes CDC's efforts in tracking and monitoring a monkeypox virus outbreak.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years with Diagnosed Heart Disease, by Urbanization Level and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2020

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who diagnosed heart disease.

Notes from the Field: Initial Outbreak Response Activity Following Wild Poliovirus Type 1 Detection - Malawi, February 2022

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes response activity to an initial outbreak of wild poliovirus type 1 in Malawi.

COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage, by Race and Ethnicity - National Immunization Survey Adult COVID Module, United States, December 2020-November 2021

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 vaccination coverage by race and ethnicity.

Characteristics of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Evaluated for Substance Use and Treatment Planning - United States, 2019

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes U.S. adults assessed for substance used treatment in 2019.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Always Use Sunscreen When Outside for 1 Hour on a Sunny Day, by Sex and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2020

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who always use sunscreen when outside for more than an hour.

Notes from the Field: Influenza A(H3N2) Outbreak Following a School Event - Los Angeles, California, March 2022

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a flu outbreak in Los Angeles California following an off-campus school event.

Notes from the Field: Lead Poisoning in a Family of Five Resulting from Use of Traditional Glazed Ceramic Ware - New York City, 2017-2022

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes lead poisoning in a family of five from using glazed ceramic ware.

COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations, and Deaths Among American Indian or Alaska Native Persons - Alaska, 2020-2021

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths among American Indian Or Alaska Native persons.

Pediatric Melatonin Ingestions - United States, 2012-2021

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the number of pediatric melatonin ingestions in the United States during 2012-2021.

Use of JYNNEOS (Smallpox and Monkeypox Vaccine, Live, Nonreplicating) for Preexposure Vaccination of Persons at Risk for Occupational Exposure to Orthopoxviruses: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2022

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes ACIP's 2021 vaccine recommendation, JYNNEOS, against orthopoxviruses such as smallpox, monkeypox, and cowpox.

Barriers to and Disparities in Access to Health Care Among Adults Aged ≥18 Years with Epilepsy - United States, 2015 and 2017

Thu, 26 May 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes health care access among adults with epilepsy compared to adults without epilepsy.

QuickStats: Percentage Distribution of Deaths Involving Injuries from Recreational and Nonrecreational Use of Watercraft, by Month - United States, 2018-2020

Thu, 26 May 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes deaths involving injuries from use of watercrafts.

Notes from the Field: Self-Reported Health Symptoms Following Petroleum Contamination of a Drinking Water System - Oahu, Hawaii, November 2021-February 2022

Thu, 26 May 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes health symptoms following petroleum contamination of drinking water in Hawaii.

Post-COVID Conditions Among Adult COVID-19 Survivors Aged 18-64 and ≥65 Years - United States, March 2020-November 2021

Thu, 26 May 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes how survivors of COVID-19 were at higher risk for developing many other health conditions.

Multistate Outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes Infections Linked to Fresh, Soft Hispanic-Style Cheese - United States, 2021

Thu, 26 May 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an outbreak of listeriosis linked to a Hispanic-style cheese.

Seizure- or Epilepsy-Related Emergency Department Visits Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, 2019-2021

Thu, 26 May 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes seizure or epilepsy related emergency department visits before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Surveillance for Violent Deaths - National Violent Death Reporting System, 42 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, 2019

Thu, 19 May 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report summarizes violent death data collected by the National Violent Death Reporting System from 42 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico in 2019.

Notes from the Field: Escherichia coli O157:H7 Outbreak in Children with Clostridioides difficile Colonization Associated with an Improperly Treated Swimming Pool - Pennsylvania, June 2021

Thu, 19 May 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an E. coli outbreak associated with a swimming pool.

Rabies in a Dog Imported from Azerbaijan - Pennsylvania, 2021

Thu, 19 May 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a case of rabies in a dog imported from Azerbaijan to the United States.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Felt That Crime Makes It Unsafe to Walk, by Sex and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2020

Thu, 19 May 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who felt unsafe walking because of crime.

Modifiable Risk Factors for Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias Among Adults Aged ≥45 Years - United States, 2019

Thu, 19 May 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes risk factors associated with developing Alzheimer disease.

Factors Associated with Use of HIV Prevention and Health Care Among Transgender Women - Seven Urban Areas, 2019-2020

Thu, 19 May 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes economic circumstances associated with transgender women accessing HIV prevention and healthcare.

QuickStats: Percentage of Suicides and Homicides Involving a Firearm Among Persons Aged ≥10 Years, by Age Group - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2020

Thu, 12 May 2022 17:07:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of 2020 suicides and homicides involving a firearm among persons aged ≥10 years.

Notes from the Field: Increase in Drug Overdose Deaths Among Hispanic or Latino Persons - Nevada, 2019-2020

Thu, 12 May 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an increase in drug overdose deaths among Hispanic or Latino persons in Nevada.

Notes from the Field: Trends in Gabapentin Detection and Involvement in Drug Overdose Deaths - 23 States and the District of Columbia, 2019-2020

Thu, 12 May 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes trends in gabapentin involvement in drug overdose deaths.

Progress Toward Polio Eradication - Worldwide, January 2020-April 2022

Thu, 12 May 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a decline in poliovirus cases Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Malignant Mesothelioma Mortality in Women - United States, 1999-2020

Thu, 12 May 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an increase in mesothelioma deaths among women from 1990 to 2020.

Vital Signs: Changes in Firearm Homicide and Suicide Rates - United States, 2019-2020

Thu, 12 May 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes changes in firearm suicide and death rates during 2020.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Met the Federal Guidelines for Muscle-Strengthening Physical Activity,† by Age Group and Sex - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2020§

Thu, 05 May 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who met the federal guidelines for muscle-strengthening physical activity.

Erratum: Vol. 71, No. 13

Thu, 05 May 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Erratum for MMWR Vo. 71, No. 13

Effectiveness of a COVID-19 Additional Primary or Booster Vaccine Dose in Preventing SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Nursing Home Residents During Widespread Circulation of the Omicron Variant - United States, February 14-March 27, 2022

Thu, 05 May 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the effectiveness of the COVID-19 booster vaccine in preventing infection in nursing home residents.

West Nile Virus and Other Domestic Nationally Notifiable Arboviral Diseases - United States, 2020

Thu, 05 May 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes incidence of neuroinvasive arboviral diseases in 2020.

Use of a Modified Preexposure Prophylaxis Vaccination Schedule to Prevent Human Rabies: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2022

Thu, 05 May 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes updates from Advisory Committee On Immunization Practices on rabies PrEp recommendations.

Geographic Differences in Sex-Specific Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Mortality Rate Trends Among Adults Aged ≥25 Years - United States, 1999-2019

Thu, 05 May 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COPD mortality rates in the United States.

Acute Hepatitis and Adenovirus Infection Among Children - Alabama, October 2021-February 2022

Thu, 05 May 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes children with severe hepatitis and adenovirus admitted to a children's hospital in Alabama.

Quickstats: Percentage of Currently Employed Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Had Paid Sick Leave Benefits at Last Week's Job or Business, by Region - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2019 and 2020

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of employed adults who had paid sick leave.

Notes from the Field: Response to Measles Among Persons Evacuated from Afghanistan - Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, August-October 2021

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a response effort to stop the spread of measles among evacuees from Afghanistan.

Public Health Actions to Control Measles Among Afghan Evacuees During Operation Allies Welcome - United States, September-November 2021

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a mass vaccination campaign in response to measles cases among Afghan evacuees brought the United States.

Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy and Mortality at Delivery Hospitalization, United States, 2017-2019

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes hypertensive disorders in pregnancy and mortality at delivery hospitals in the United States.

Provisional COVID-19 Age-Adjusted Death Rates, by Race and Ethnicity - United States, 2020-2021

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 death rates by race and ethnicity how disparities decreased among most racial/ethnic groups from 2020 to 2021.

Provisional Mortality Data - United States, 2021

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes overall death rates in 2021 as well as COVID-19 death rates. COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in 2021 after heart disease and cancer.

Seroprevalence of Infection-Induced SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies - United States, September 2021-February 2022

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the increase in infection-induced antibodies against COVID-19 during Omicron predominance.

Hospitalizations of Children Aged 5-11 Years with Laboratory-Confirmed COVID-19 - COVID-NET, 14 States, March 2020-February 2022

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes how unvaccinated children 5-11 years old were more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 than vaccinated children during initial Omicron predominance.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged 18-64 Years Who Had a Dental Visit in the Past 12 Months, by Dental Insurance and Year - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2019-2020

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who had dental visits in the past 12 months during 2019-2020.

Poisoning Associated with Consumption of a Homemade Medicinal Liquor - Chongqing, China, 2018

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of aconite poisonings resulting from an improperly prepared traditional Chinese medicinal drinks.

Vaccination Coverage with Selected Vaccines and Exemption Rates Among Children in Kindergarten - United States, 2020-21 School Year

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes kindergarten vaccination coverage for the 2020-21 school year.

Quickstats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates of Heart Disease and Cancer, by Sex - United States, 2010-2020

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes age-adjusted death rates of heart disease and cancer.

Notes from the Field: Wound Botulism Outbreak Among a Group of Persons Who Inject Drugs - Dallas, Texas, 2020

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a 2020 outbreak of wound botulism among a group of people who inject drugs in Texas.

Surveillance to Track Progress Toward Polio Eradication - Worldwide, 2020-2021

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an analysis of acute flaccid paralysis surveillance data with high risk for poliovirus transmission.

Translocation of an Anteater (Tamandua tetradactyla) Infected with Rabies from Virginia to Tennessee Resulting in Multiple Human Exposures, 2021

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a case of rabies virus in a tamandua leading to exposure among multiple people.

COVID-19 Mortality and Vaccine Coverage - Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China, January 6, 2022-March 21, 2022

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 vaccination coverage and death rates during a rise in COVID-19-associated deaths in Hong Kong.

Effectiveness of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination in Preventing COVID-19-Associated Hospitalization Among Adults with Previous SARS-CoV-2 Infection - United States, June 2021-February 2022

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 mRNA vaccination effectiveness in preventing COVID-19 hospitalizations among people previously infected.

Cardiac Complications After SARS-CoV-2 Infection and mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination - PCORnet, United States, January 2021-January 2022

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the risk for cardiac complications as higher after COVID-19 infection that after COVID-19 vaccination for males and females in all age groups.

QuickStats: Rate of Deaths Attributed to Unintentional Injury from Fire or Flames,† by Sex and Urban-Rural Status§ - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2020

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes death rates from unintentional injury from fire or flames.

Erratum: Vol. 71, No. 6

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Erratum for MMWR Vo. 71, No. 06

Notes from the Field: Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli Outbreak at a Child Care Center - Oregon, August 2021

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an E. coli outbreak at an Oregon child care center.

Notes from the Field: SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant Infection in 10 Persons Within 90 Days of Previous SARS-CoV-2 Delta Variant Infection - Four States, October 2021-January 2022

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes 10 people who were infected with the COVID-19 Omicron variant within 90 days of Delta variant infection.

Monkeypox in a Traveler Returning from Nigeria - Dallas, Texas, July 2021

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a confirmed case of Monkeypox virus in the U.S.

SUPPLEMENTS: Disruptions to School and Home Life Among High School Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey, United States, January-June 2021

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Findings from the first Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey

SUPPLEMENTS: Perceived Racism and Demographic, Mental Health, and Behavioral Characteristics Among High School Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey, United States, January-June 2021

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Findings from the first Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey

SUPPLEMENTS: Mental Health, Suicidality, and Connectedness Among High School Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey, United States, January-June 2021

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Findings from the first Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey

SUPPLEMENTS: Use of Tobacco Products, Alcohol, and Other Substances Among High School Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey, United States, January-June 2021

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Findings from the first Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey

SUPPLEMENTS: Overview and Methodology of the Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey - United States, January-June 2021

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Findings from the first Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey

QuickStats: Percentage of Office-Based Physicians Who Had Telephone or Internet/Email Consults with Patients - National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, United States, 2018 and 2020

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of office-based physician who had telehealth consults with patients in 2018 and 2020.

Notes From the Field: Xylazine-Related Deaths - Cook County, Illinois, 2017-2021

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes Xylazine-related deaths in Cook County, Illinois

Assessment of Epidemiology Capacity in State Health Departments - United States, 2021

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes epidemiology capacity in state health departments during the COVID-19 response.

Effectiveness of Homologous and Heterologous COVID-19 Booster Doses Following 1 Ad.26.COV2.S (Janssen [Johnson & Johnson]) Vaccine Dose Against COVID-19-Associated Emergency Department and Urgent Care Encounters and Hospitalizations Among Adults - VISION Network, 10 States, December 2021-March 2022

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes vaccine effectiveness of COVID-19 booster doses after one dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine against emergency department, urgent care visits, and hospitalizations.

Use of At-Home COVID-19 Tests - United States, August 23, 2021-March 12, 2022

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an increase in use of at-home rapid COVID-19 antigen tests between the Delta and Omicron predominant periods during August 2021 to March 2022.

Universal Hepatitis B Vaccination in Adults Aged 19-59 Years: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2022

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes updated hepatitis B vaccination recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Have Difficulty Hearing Even When Using a Hearing Aid, by Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2020

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who have difficulty hearing.

Erratum: Vol. 71, No. 10

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 71, number 10.

Health Needs and Use of Services Among Children with Developmental Disabilities - United States, 2014-2018

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes use of intervention services among children with developmental delays, disorders, and disabilities.

Lessons Learned from Programmatic Gains in HIV Service Delivery During the COVID-19 Pandemic - 41 PEPFAR-Supported Countries, 2020

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes programmatic gains of HIV treatment during the pandemic.

Tuberculosis - United States, 2021

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes tuberculosis incidence in the U.S. during 2021.

COVID-19-Associated Hospitalizations Among Adults During SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Omicron Variant Predominance, by Race/Ethnicity and Vaccination Status - COVID-NET, 14 States, July 2021-January 2022

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes adult COVID-19 hospitalization rates by race/ethnicity during SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Omicron predominance.

Effectiveness of mRNA Vaccination in Preventing COVID-19-Associated Invasive Mechanical Ventilation and Death - United States, March 2021-January 2022

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes effectiveness of mRNA COVID-19 vaccination in preventing COVID-19 associated invasive mechanical ventilation and death after receiving 2 or 3 vaccine doses.

Effectiveness of 2-Dose BNT162b2 (Pfizer BioNTech) mRNA Vaccine in Preventing SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Children Aged 5-11 Years and Adolescents Aged 12-15 Years - PROTECT Cohort, July 2021-February 2022

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes vaccination with a primary series of the Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA COVID-19 vaccine as effective in protecting against Omicron infection among children and adolescents.

Hospitalization of Infants and Children Aged 0-4 Years with Laboratory-Confirmed COVID-19 - COVID-NET, 14 States, March 2020-February 2022

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 hospitalization rates among infants and children aged 0-4 years, including during Omicron variant predominance.

QuickStats: Rate of Unintentional Traumatic Brain Injury-Related Deaths Among Persons Aged ≤19 Years, by Age Group and Sex - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2018-2020

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the rate of unintentional traumatic brain injury deaths in persons 19 and younger.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' Recommendation for Use of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine in Adults Aged ≥18 Years and Considerations for Extended Intervals for Administration of Primary Series Doses of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines - United States, February 2022

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' recommendation for use of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in adults.

Reported Cases of End-Stage Kidney Disease - United States, 2000-2019

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the number of end-stage kidney disease cases in the United States.

Progress Toward Achieving and Sustaining Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Elimination - Worldwide, 2000-2020

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes progress toward elimination of maternal and neonatal tetanus.

Tobacco Product Use Among Adults - United States, 2020

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes tobacco use by U.S. adults from 2019 to 2020.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Sleep 7 Hours on Average in a 24-Hour Period, by Sex and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2020

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who sleep less than seven hours on average.

Notes from the Field: Congenital Varicella Syndrome Case - Illinois, 2021

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a case of congenital varicella syndrome in Illinois.

COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Access and Vaccination Coverage Among Children Aged 5-11 Years - United States, November 2021-January 2022

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 vaccine provider access and vaccination coverage among U.S. children aged 5-11 years.

Evaluation of Serologic Cross-Reactivity Between Dengue Virus and SARS-CoV-2 in Patients with Acute Febrile Illness - United States and Puerto Rico, April 2020-March 2021

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the effect of COVID-19 on serological assays associated with dengue or Zika Virus.

Characteristics and Adverse Events of Patients for Whom Nifurtimox Was Released Through CDC-Sponsored Investigational New Drug Program for Treatment of Chagas Disease - United States, 2001-2021

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the treatment of Chagas disease using nifurtimox.

Interim Estimates of 2021-22 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness - United States, February 2022

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the effectiveness of the influenza vaccine during the 2021-2022 flu season.

SARS-CoV-2 Incidence in K-12 School Districts with Mask-Required Versus Mask-Optional Policies - Arkansas, August-October 2021

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report compares COVID-19 incidence in Arkansas K-12 school districts between those with mask requirements versus those without mask requirements.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years with Kidney Disease, by Age Group and Sex - National Health Interview Survey, United States, July-December 2020

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults with kidney disease in the United States

Notes from the Field: Readiness for Use of Type 2 Novel Oral Poliovirus Vaccine in Response to a Type 2 Circulating Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Outbreak - Tajikistan, 2020-2021

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes use of type 2 oral poliovirus vaccine to treat a poliovirus outbreak in Tajikistan.

Notes from the Field: First Reports of Locally Transmitted Seoul Hantavirus Infection - District of Columbia, May 2018-December 2018

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes initial reports of hantavirus infection in District of Columbia during 2018.

Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Between Urban and Rural Counties - United States, December 14, 2020-January 31, 2022

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 vaccination coverage between rural and urban counties.

Geospatial Transmission Hotspots of Recent HIV Infection - Malawi, October 2019-March 2020

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an analysis of HIV infection data collected during surveillance in Malawi.

Effectiveness of COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech BNT162b2 mRNA Vaccination in Preventing COVID-19-Associated Emergency Department and Urgent Care Encounters and Hospitalizations Among Nonimmunocompromised Children and Adolescents Aged 5-17 Years - VISION Network, 10 States, April 2021-January 2022

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes mRNA COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness in preventing emergency department and urgent care encounters as well as hospitalizations among children and adolescents.

SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.529 (Omicron) Variant Transmission Within Households - Four U.S. Jurisdictions, November 2021-February 2022

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes how Omicron infection resulted in high transmission among household contacts. Prevention strategies are important to reduce transmission in households.

Safety Monitoring of COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses Among Persons Aged 12-17 Years - United States, December 9, 2021-February 20, 2022

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes safety monitoring after a Pfizer-BioNTech booster vaccination among children and adolescents aged 12-17 years.

SUPPLEMENT: Mental Health Surveillance Among Children - United States, 2013-2019

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report summarizes information from nine federal data systems with indicators of children's mental health during 2013-2019.

Pediatric Emergency Department Visits Associated with Mental Health Conditions Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, January 2019-January 2022

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes increases in emergency department visits for mental health conditions among adolescent females in 2020, 2021, and 2022.

Pediatric Emergency Department Visits Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, January 2019-January 2022

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes how overall pediatric emergency department visits decreased in 2020, 2021, and January 2022 compared with 2019 but COVID-19 visits predominated.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Suicide Rates for Males and Females, by Race and Ethnicity - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2000-2020

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes age-adjusted suicide rates for males and females in the U.S.

Erratum: Vol. 71, No. 3

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 71, number 3.

Changes in Suicide Rates - United States, 2019 and 2020

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes changes in U.S. suicide rates from 2019 to 2020.

Results from a Test-to-Release from Isolation Strategy Among Fully Vaccinated National Football League Players and Staff Members with COVID-19 - United States, December 14-19, 2021

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the NFL's test-to-release COVID-19 mitigation strategy.

Antigen Test Positivity After COVID-19 Isolation - Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Region, Alaska, January-February 2022

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of positive antigen test results following COVID-19 isolation.

Use of Ebola Vaccine: Expansion of Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices To Include Two Additional Populations - United States, 2021

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes updated guidance on use of the Ebola vaccine.

Interim Guidance: 4-Month Rifapentine-Moxifloxacin Regimen for the Treatment of Drug-Susceptible Pulmonary Tuberculosis - United States, 2022

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a recommendation for using a 4-month regimen for the treatment of drug-susceptible pulmonary tuberculosis.

Safety Monitoring of COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses Among Adults - United States, September 22, 2021-February 6, 2022

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes how local and systemic reactions and myocarditis are less frequent after a homologous COVID-19 booster dose.

Waning 2-Dose and 3-Dose Effectiveness of mRNA Vaccines Against COVID-19-Associated Emergency Department and Urgent Care Encounters and Hospitalizations Among Adults During Periods of Delta and Omicron Variant Predominance - VISION Network, 10 States, August 2021-January 2022

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes how vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19-associated emergency department/urgent care visits and hospitalizations was higher after the third dose but decreased with time.

Hospitalizations of Children and Adolescents with Laboratory-Confirmed COVID-19 - COVID-NET, 14 States, July 2021-January 2022

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes increases in COVID-19 hospitalization rates among children and adolescents during Omicron, especially among children not yet eligible for vaccination.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Assisted Reproductive Technology Surveillance - United States, 2018

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

CDC reports on assisted reproductive technology procedures performed in 2018.

Effectiveness of Maternal Vaccination with mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine During Pregnancy Against COVID-19-Associated Hospitalization in Infants Aged <6 Months - 17 States, July 2021-January 2022

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes maternal mRNA vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19 hospitalizations among infants under 6 months of age.

QuickStats: Death Rates Attributed to Excessive Cold or Hypothermia, by Urbanization Level and Sex - National Vital Statistics System, 2018-2020

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes death rates attributed to excessive cold or hypothermia.

Notes from the Field: Outbreak of COVID-19 Among a Highly Vaccinated Population Aboard a U.S. Navy Ship After a Port Visit - Reykjavik, Iceland, July 2021

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an outbreak of Delta variant aboard a U.S. Navy ship.

Investigation of SARS-CoV-2 Transmission Associated With a Large Indoor Convention - New York City, November-December 2021

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes SARS-CoV-2 transmission at a large indoor convention among a highly vaccinated population.

Multistate Outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.529 (Omicron) Variant Infections Among Persons in a Social Network Attending a Convention - New York City, November 18-December 20, 2021

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant among people attending a convention in New York City.

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents Aged 18 Years or Younger - United States, 2022

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes changes in the 2022 child and adolescent immunization schedule.

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults Aged 19 Years or Older - United States, 2022

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes changes in the 2022 adult immunization schedule.

Genomic Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 Variants: Predominance of the Delta (B.1.617.2) and Omicron (B.1.1.529) Variants - United States, June 2021-January 2022

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes genomic surveillance sequencing of COVID-19 variants by jurisdiction.

Effectiveness of Face Mask or Respirator Use in Indoor Public Settings for Prevention of SARS-CoV-2 Infection - California, February-December 2021

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes face mask or respirator effectiveness in helping protect against COVID-19 infection.

Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes Among Adults Hospitalized with Laboratory-Confirmed SARS-CoV-2 Infection During Periods of B.1.617.2 (Delta) and B.1.1.529 (Omicron) Variant Predominance - One Hospital, California, July 15-September 23, 2021, and December 21, 2021-January 27, 2022

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes how COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses were associated with lower chances of ICU admission for hospitalized SARS-CoV-2 infected adults during Omicron predominance.

Identifying Higher-Volume Antibiotic Outpatient Prescribers Using Publicly Available Medicare Part D Data - United States, 2019

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes antibiotic prescribing rates in a peer comparison.

QuickStats: Percentage of Children and Adolescents Aged 5-17 Years Who Reported Being Tired Most Days or Every Day, by Age Group and Hours of Screen Time - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2020

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes tiredness among children and adolescents by age and screentime.

Progress Toward Rubella and Congenital Rubella Syndrome Control and Elimination - Worldwide, 2012-2020

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes global progress towards rubella elimination.

Preventive Dental Care and Oral Health of Children and Adolescents With and Without Heart Conditions - United States, 2016-2019

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes dental care rates among children with and without heart conditions.

SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Hospitalization Among Adults Aged ≥18 Years, by Vaccination Status, Before and During SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.529 (Omicron) Variant Predominance - Los Angeles County, California, November 7, 2021-January 8, 2022

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 incidence and hospitalization rates during Omicron predominance in January 2022.

QuickStats: Rates of Emergency Department Visits Related to Mental Health Disorders Among Adults Aged ≥18 Years, by Disorder Category - National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, United States, 2017-2019

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes rates of emergency department visits related to mental health disorders.

Erratum: Vol. 70, No. 51-52

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 70, number 51-52.

Notes from the Field: COVID-19 Vaccination Among Persons Living with Diagnosed HIV Infection - New York, October 2021

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 vaccination coverage among adults diagnosed with HIV infection.

COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage and Vaccine Confidence by Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity - United States, August 29-October 30, 2021

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 vaccination coverage by sexual orientation and gender identity.

Association Between Social Vulnerability and Rates of HIV Diagnoses Among Black Adults, by Selected Characteristics and Region of Residence - United States, 2018

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes social vulnerability and rates of HIV diagnoses among black adults.

Self-Rated Physical Health Among Working-Aged Adults Along the Rural-Urban Continuum - United States, 2021

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes self-reported physical health among adults in both rural and urban areas of the United States.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Surveillance for Violent Deaths - National Violent Death Reporting System, 39 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, 2018

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report provides a detailed summary of data from NVDRS on violent deaths that occurred in 2018.

Notes from the Field: Increased Incidence of Fentanyl-Related Deaths Involving Para-fluorofentanyl or Metonitazene - Knox County, Tennessee, November 2020-August 2021

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an increasing presence of para-fluorofentanyl in emergency department patients in Knox County, Tennessee..

Trends in Disease Severity and Health Care Utilization During the Early Omicron Variant Period Compared with Previous SARS-CoV-2 High Transmission Periods - United States, December 2020-January 2022

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes disease severity and healthcare utilization during the emergence of the Omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 in the U.S.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years with Diagnosed Diabetes, by Disability Status and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2020

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults with diabetes by disability status and age group.

Erratum: Vol. 71, No. 2

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 71, number 2.

Erratum: Vol. 71, No. 1

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 71, number 1.

Effectiveness of a Third Dose of Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna Vaccines in Preventing COVID-19 Hospitalization Among Immunocompetent and Immunocompromised Adults - United States, August-December 2021

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the effectiveness of the third dose of Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines in preventing hospitalizations.

Use of 15-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine and 20-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Among U.S. Adults: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2022

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice recommendations for administering the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine to U.S. adults.

COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations by COVID-19 Vaccination Status and Previous COVID-19 Diagnosis - California and New York, May-November 2021

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations by vaccination status and previous COVID-19 diagnosis before and after the Delta variant became predominant.

COVID-19 Incidence and Death Rates Among Unvaccinated and Fully Vaccinated Adults with and Without Booster Doses During Periods of Delta and Omicron Variant Emergence - 25 U.S. Jurisdictions, April 4-December 25, 2021

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 incidence rate ratios for unvaccinated versus fully vaccinated persons with and without booster vaccine doses during the emergence of the Omicron variant.

Effectiveness of a Third Dose of mRNA Vaccines Against COVID-19-Associated Emergency Department and Urgent Care Encounters and Hospitalizations Among Adults During Periods of Delta and Omicron Variant Predominance - VISION Network, 10 States, August 2021-January 2022

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness time frames among people who received their first and second doses of the vaccine series, and effectiveness of third vaccine doses during both Delta- and Omicron-predominant periods.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Disease Surveillance Among U.S.-Bound Immigrants and Refugees - Electronic Disease Notification System, United States, 2014-2019

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report summarizes health data reported to the Electronic Disease Notification system for refugees, immigrants, and eligible others who arrived in the United States during 2014-2019.

QuickStats: Percentage of Children Aged 2-17 Years With 2 Hours of Screen Time Per Weekday, by Sex and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2020

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of children with more than two hours of screen time per weekday.

Notes from the Field: Early Evidence of the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.529 (Omicron) Variant in Community Wastewater - United States, November-December 2021

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes early evidence of the Omicron variant in community wastewater.

Use of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 Vaccine: Updated Interim Recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, December 2021

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes updated recommendations from the ACIP to the use of Janssen mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.

Progress Toward Poliomyelitis Eradication - Afghanistan, January 2020-November 2021

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a decrease in wild poliovirus type 1 during 2021 among children in Afghanistan.

Use of Recombinant Zoster Vaccine in Immunocompromised Adults Aged ≥19 Years: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2022

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the ACIP recommendations for two doses of RZV to prevent herpes zoster and related complications in immunocompromised adults.

Zika-Associated Birth Defects Reported in Pregnancies with Laboratory Evidence of Confirmed or Possible Zika Virus Infection - U.S. Zika Pregnancy and Infant Registry, December 1, 2015-March 31, 2018

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the frequency of individual Zika-associated birth defects from the U.S. Zika Pregnancy and Infant Registry.

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Receipt of Medications for Treatment of COVID-19 - United States, March 2020-August 2021

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes racial and ethnic disparities in receiving medications for COVID-19 treatment.

Supplements: Standards Required for the Development of CDC Evidence-Based Guidelines

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

Guidelines for developing CDC evidence-based guidelines

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Received Care at Home From a Friend or Family Member in the Past 12 Months, by Sex and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, July-December 2020

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who received care at home from a friend or family member.

Notes from the Field: HIV Outbreak During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Persons Who Inject Drugs - Kanawha County, West Virginia, 2019-2021

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a Kanawha County HIV outbreak during the COVID-19 pandemic among people who inject drugs.

Risk for Newly Diagnosed Diabetes 30 Days After SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Persons Aged 18 years - United States, March 1, 2020-June 28, 2021

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes how children and adolescents were more likely to receive a new diabetes diagnosis after infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Effectiveness of BNT162b2 (Pfizer-BioNTech) mRNA Vaccination Against Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Among Persons Aged 12-18 Years - United States, July-December 2021

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes how effective Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccination was against multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C).

Impact of the DREAMS Program on New HIV Diagnoses in Adolescent Girls and Young Women Attending Antenatal Care - Lesotho, 2015-2020

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes HIV prevalence among young women in Lesotho.

Trends in Breast Cancer Incidence, by Race, Ethnicity, and Age Among Women Aged ≥20 Years - United States, 1999-2018

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes trends in breast cancer incidence among women.

Evaluation of State-Led Surveillance of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome - Six U.S. States, 2018-2021

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an evaluation of state-led surveillance of neonatal abstinence syndrome.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among Adults Aged ≥18 Years - United States, 2015-2019

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

2015-2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health data regarding national-, regional-, and state-level prevalence of suicidal thoughts, planning, and attempts.

QuickStats: Distribution of Emergency Department Visits Made by Adults, by Age and Number of Chronic Conditions - United States, 2017-2019

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes emergency department visits made by adults by age and chronic conditions.

Notes from the Field: Three Human Rabies Deaths Attributed to Bat Exposures - United States, August 2021

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes three human deaths attributed to rabies from bat exposures.

Receipt of COVID-19 Vaccine During Pregnancy and Preterm or Small-for-Gestational-Age at Birth - Eight Integrated Health Care Organizations, United States, December 15, 2020-July 22, 2021

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes how COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy was not associated with preterm or small-for-gestational-age at birth compared with unvaccinated pregnant women.

Risk Factors for Severe COVID-19 Outcomes Among Persons Aged ≥18 Years Who Completed a Primary COVID-19 Vaccination Series - 465 Health Care Facilities, United States, December 2020-October 2021

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes risk factors for severe COVID-19 outcome among vaccinated people.

Firearm Homicides and Suicides in Major Metropolitan Areas - United States, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes firearm deaths in major metropolitan areas in the United States.

Alcohol Consumption and Binge Drinking During Pregnancy Among Adults Aged 18-49 Years - United States, 2018-2020

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of pregnant adults who reported binge drinking during pregnancy.

Adults Meeting Fruit and Vegetable Intake Recommendations - United States, 2019

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults in the United States who met fruit and vegetable intake recommendations.

Evaluation of a Test to Stay Strategy in Transitional Kindergarten Through Grade 12 Schools - Los Angeles County, California, August 16-October 31, 2021

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a COVID-19 Test to Stay strategy in Los Angeles schools to continue in-person learning.

Evaluation of Test to Stay Strategy on Secondary and Tertiary Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in K-12 Schools - Lake County, Illinois, August 9-October 29, 2021

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes schools in Illinois implementing COVID-19 Test to Stay programs to continue in-person school learning.

Investigation of a SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.529 (Omicron) Variant Cluster - Nebraska, November-December 2021

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an investigation on an Omicron variant cluster in a Nebraska household from November-December 2021.

QuickStats: Percentage of Children and Adolescents Aged 1-17 Years Who Received an Influenza Vaccine Within the Past 12 Months, by Health Insurance Coverage and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2019-2020

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of children and adolescents who received an influenza vaccine in the past 12 months.

Characteristics and Clinical Outcomes of Children and Adolescents Aged <18 Years Hospitalized with COVID-19 - Six Hospitals, United States, July-August 2021

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes outcomes of children and adolescents <18 Years Hospitalized with COVID-19.

Interim Estimate of Vaccine Effectiveness of BNT162b2 (Pfizer-BioNTech) Vaccine in Preventing SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Adolescents Aged 12-17 Years - Arizona, July-December 2021

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes interim estimate of vaccine effectiveness among adolescents who received the COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

COVID-19 Vaccine Safety in Children Aged 5-11 Years - United States, November 3-December 19, 2021

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes safety of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11 years.

SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.529 (Omicron) Variant - United States, December 1-8, 2021

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the initial spread and impact of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in the U.S.

Booster and Additional Primary Dose COVID-19 Vaccinations Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years - United States, August 13, 2021-November 19, 2021

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes receipt of booster or additional primary COVID-19 vaccine doses.

Trends in and Characteristics of Drug Overdose Deaths Involving Illicitly Manufactured Fentanyls - United States, 2019-2020

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes drug overdose deaths from illicitly manufactured fentanyls during 2019-2020

Notes from the Field: Mucormycosis Cases During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Honduras, May-September 2021

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes mucormycosis cases in Honduras during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Notes from the Field: COVID-19-Associated Mucormycosis - Arkansas, July-September 2021

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of COVID-19-associated Mucormycosis in Arkansas.

Report of Health Care Provider Recommendation for COVID-19 Vaccination Among Adults, by Recipient COVID-19 Vaccination Status and Attitudes - United States, April-September 2021

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes effectiveness of health care providers' recommendations of COVID-19 vaccination recommendations.

QuickStats: Distribution of Hours per Day That Office-Based Primary Care and Specialist Care Physicians Spent Outside Normal Office Hours Documenting Clinical Care in Their Medical Record System† - United States, 2019

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes hours spent by primary care and specialist care physicians documenting clinical care outside normal office hours.

Influenza A(H3N2) Outbreak on a University Campus - Michigan, October-November 2021

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an influenza A(H3N2) outbreak at university campus in Michigan.

Update on Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Outbreaks - Worldwide, January 2020-June 2021

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an update on vaccine-derived poliovirus outbreaks.

Community-Based Testing Sites for SARS-CoV-2 - United States, March 2020-November 2021

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the Community-Based Testing Sites program in the United States.

QuickStats: Percentage of Employed Adults Who Needed to Work Closer Than 6 Feet from Other Persons All or Most of the Time at Their Main Job, by Occupation - National Health Interview Survey, United States, July-December 2020

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of employed adults who work closer than 6 feet from another person at their main job.

Erratum: Vol. 70, No. 37

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 70, number 37.

Erratum: Vol. 69, No. SS-7

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 69, number SS-7.

Notes from the Field: Deployment of an Electronic Self-Administered Survey to Assess Human Health Effects of an Industrial Chemical Facility Fire - Winnebago County, Illinois, June-July 2021

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an investigation by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry on the human health effects following an industrial fire in Illinois.

Comparative Effectiveness and Antibody Responses to Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines among Hospitalized Veterans - Five Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, United States, February 1-September 30, 2021

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes vaccine effectiveness in preventing COVID-19-associated hospitalizations among U.S. veterans.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children Aged 4 Years - Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 11 Sites, United States, 2018

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

CDC reports on early identification of autism spectrum disorder among 4-year-olds.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Prevalence and Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children Aged 8 Years - Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 11 Sites, United States, 2018

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

CDC reports on prevalence and characteristics of autism spectrum disorder among 8-year-olds.

Vital Signs: HIV Infection, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention Among Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men - United States, 2010-2019

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes HIV infections among men who have sex with men and how new infections did not change overall during 2010-2019.

QuickStats: Rate of Cesarean Delivery, by Maternal Prepregnancy Body Mass Index Category - United States, 2020

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes rate of cesarean delivery by maternal prepregnancy body mass index.

Incidence of Nonfatal Traumatic Brain Injury-Related Hospitalizations - United States, 2018

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes nonfatal traumatic brain injury-related hospitalizations in the United States.

Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Suicidal Ideation Among State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Public Health Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, March-April 2021

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

Among 26,174 surveyed state, tribal, local, and territorial public health workers, 53% reported symptoms of at least one mental health condition in the past 2 weeks. Symptoms were more prevalent among those who were unable to take time off from work or who felt bullied, threatened, or harassed because of work.

Correction and Republication: Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Suicidal Ideation Among State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Public Health Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, March-April 2021

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

Notes from the Field: COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Persons Experiencing Homelessness - Six U.S. Jurisdictions, December 2020-August 2021

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 vaccination coverage among persons experiencing homelessness in the United States.

State-Level Economic Costs of Fatal Injuries - United States, 2019

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes costs related to fatal injury by state.

Economic Cost of Injury - United States, 2019

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes economic costs in the U.S. related to fatal and nonfatal injuries.

QuickStats: Percentage of Births to Mothers Who Reported Smoking Cigarettes at Any Time During Pregnancy, by Urbanization Level of County of Residence - United States, 2020

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of births to mothers who reported smoking cigarettes at anytime during pregnancy.

Notes from the Field: Testing for Nonprescribed Fentanyl and Percentage of Positive Test Results Among Patients with Opioid Use Disorder - United States, 2019-2020

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes testing for nonprescribed fentanyl in the United States.

Racial, Ethnic, and Gender Disparities in Awareness of Preexposure Prophylaxis Among HIV-Negative Heterosexually Active Adults at Increased Risk for HIV Infection - 23 Urban Areas, United States, 2019

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes awareness of preexposure prophylaxis among heterosexual adults.

Forced Sexual Initiation and Early Sexual Debut and Associated Risk Factors and Health Problems Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women - Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys, Nine PEPFAR Countries, 2007-2018

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes early sexual debut and associated risks factors among adolescent girls in nine PEPFAR countries.

Enterovirus D68-Associated Acute Respiratory Illness ─ New Vaccine Surveillance Network, United States, July-November 2018-2020

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes Enterovirus D68 cases identified in children in the United States.

COVID-19-Associated Deaths After SARS-CoV-2 Infection During Pregnancy - Mississippi, March 1, 2020-October 6, 2021

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes how pregnant women are at increased risk for severe illness and death from COVID-19, which highlights the importance of vaccination.

Risk for Stillbirth Among Women With and Without COVID-19 at Delivery Hospitalization - United States, March 2020-September 2021

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes how women with COVID-19 were at higher risk for stillbirth than women without COVID-19.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Abortion Surveillance - United States, 2019

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report summarizes U.S. data on the number of legal induced abortions and abortion-related deaths in 2019.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates from Heart Disease Among Adults Aged 45-64 Years, by Urbanization Level and Sex - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2019

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes death rates from heart disease among adults aged 45-64 Years.

Erratum: Vol. 70, No. 43

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 70, number 43.

Notes from the Field: Acute Nonviral Hepatitis Linked to a Brand of Alkaline Bottled Water - Clark County, Nevada and California, 2020

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of hepatitis in children linked to alkaline bottled water

Impact of Hospital Strain on Excess Deaths During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, July 2020-July 2021

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes excess deaths from hospital strain from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Incidence of SARS-CoV-2 Infection, Emergency Department Visits, and Hospitalizations Because of COVID-19 Among Persons Aged ≥12 Years, by COVID-19 Vaccination Status - Oregon and Washington, July 4-September 25, 2021

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes emergency department visits from COVID-19 among people aged ≥12 Years, by COVID-19 vaccination status.

Automated Digital Notification of COVID-19 Diagnoses Through Text and Email Messaging - North Carolina, December 2020-January 2021

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an assessment of automated digital notification of people diagnosed with COVID-19 in North Carolina.

Health Care Access and Use Among Adults with Diabetes During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, February-March 2021

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes diabetes care among those with diabetes during the pandemic.

Prevalence and Characteristics of Subjective Cognitive Decline Among Unpaid Caregivers Aged ≥45 Years - 22 States, 2015-2019

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes cognitive decline among unpaid caregivers aged ≥45 years.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Homicides of American Indians/Alaska Natives - National Violent Death Reporting System, United States, 2003-2018

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:00:00 GMT

According to the National Violent Death Reporting System, homicide is a leading cause of death for American Indians/Alaska Natives. Intimate partner violence contributes to many of these deaths, particularly among females.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Received an Influenza Vaccination in the Past 12 Months, by Sex and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2020

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes percentage of adults who received an influenza vaccine in the past 12 months.

Notes from the Field: Childhood Lead Poisoning Associated with Turmeric Spices - Las Vegas, 2019

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of childhood lead poisoning in Las Vegas associated with turmeric spices.

Influenza Vaccinations During the COVID-19 Pandemic - 11 U.S. Jurisdictions, September-December 2020

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes rates of flu vaccine administration during the COVID-19 pandemic.

HIV Prevention Program Eligibility Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women - Namibia, 2019

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes HIV risk among girls and young women in Namibia.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' Interim Recommendation for Use of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine in Children Aged 5-11 Years - United States, November 2021

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes ACIP's recommendation for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 5-11 years.

Progress Toward Regional Measles Elimination - Worldwide, 2000-2020

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes progress towards global measles elimination.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Demographic, Behavioral, and Clinical Characteristics of Persons Seeking Care at Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinics - 14 Sites, STD Surveillance Network, United States, 2010-2018

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes characteristics of persons seeking care at STD clinics.

Progress Toward Global Eradication of Dracunculiasis, January 2020-June 2021

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes progress towards global eradication of dracunculiasis.

National Surveillance for Acute Flaccid Myelitis - United States, 2018-2020

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes acute flaccid myelitis data for 2018-2020.

Erratum: Vol. 70, No. 42

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 17:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 70, number 42.

QuickStats: Infant Mortality Rates for Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Counties, by Single Race and Hispanic Origin - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2019

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes infant mortality rates by county, race, and Hispanic origin.

Effectiveness of 2-Dose Vaccination with mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Against COVID-19-Associated Hospitalizations Among Immunocompromised Adults - Nine States, January-September 2021

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes mRNA COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness between immunocompromised and immunocompetent adults.

Laboratory-Confirmed COVID-19 Among Adults Hospitalized with COVID-19-Like Illness with Infection-Induced or mRNA Vaccine-Induced SARS-CoV-2 Immunity - Nine States, January-September 2021

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes mRNA COVID-19 vaccine recipients as having greater immunity from COVID-19 infection than previously infected, unvaccinated persons.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' Interim Recommendations for Additional Primary and Booster Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines - United States, 2021

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes ACIP's recommendation for additional COVID-19 vaccine dosages and booster shots.

COVID-19 Vaccination and Non-COVID-19 Mortality Risk - Seven Integrated Health Care Organizations, United States, December 14, 2020-July 31, 2021

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes lower non-COVID-19 death rates among COVID-19 vaccinated people.

Severity of Disease Among Adults Hospitalized with Laboratory-Confirmed COVID-19 Before and During the Period of SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) Predominance - COVID-NET, 14 States, January-August 2021

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes adults hospitalized with COVID-19 before and during the Delta period.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Who Received Any Mental Health Treatment in the Past 12 Months, by Age Group and Year - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2019-2020

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who received mental health treatment in the past 12 months during 2019-2020.

Update of the Blood Lead Reference Value - United States, 2021

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes updates to CDC policy on blood lead reference value.

Current Marijuana Use and Alcohol Consumption Among Adults Following the Legalization of Nonmedical Retail Marijuana Sales - Colorado, 2015-2019

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who binge drank and used recreational marijuana compared to nondrinkers.

Cake Decorating Luster Dust Associated with Toxic Metal Poisonings - Rhode Island and Missouri, 2018-2019

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes heavy metal poisonings associated with cakes decorated with luster dusts.

Routine Vaccination Coverage - Worldwide, 2020

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes worldwide routine vaccination coverage in 2020.

Effectiveness of Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA Vaccination Against COVID-19 Hospitalization Among Persons Aged 12-18 Years - United States, June-September 2021

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19 hospitalization.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Rates of Firearm-Related Homicide, by Race, Hispanic Origin, and Sex - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2019

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes age-adjusted rates of firearm-related homicide.

Notes from the Field: Pediatric HIV Outbreak in Ratodero, Pakistan - April 2019-April 2020

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes surveillance of an outbreak of Pediatric HIV in Ratodero, Pakistan.

Temporal Trends in Dietary Sodium Intake Among Adults Aged ≥19 Years - United States, 2003-2016

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes sodium intake among adults in the U.S.

Mycobacterium porcinum Skin and Soft Tissue Infections After Vaccinations - Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio, September 2018-February 2019

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a 2018 investigation of Myobacterium porcinum skin infections among people who received vaccinations.

Self-Management Education Class Attendance and Health Care Provider Counseling for Physical Activity Among Adults with Arthritis - United States, 2019

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes adults with arthritis who intended a self-management class and received counseling for physical activity.

HIV Infection and HIV-Associated Behaviors Among Persons Who Inject Drugs - 23 Metropolitan Statistical Areas, United States, 2018

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes HIV prevalence among persons who inject drugs during 2018.

Vaccination Coverage by Age 24 Months Among Children Born in 2017 and 2018 - National Immunization Survey-Child, United States, 2018-2020

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes vaccine coverage among children during their first 24 months of life.

Notes from the Field: Fatal Anthrax Pneumonia in Welders and Other Metalworkers Caused by Bacillus cereus Group Bacteria Containing Anthrax Toxin Genes - U.S. Gulf Coast States, 1994-2020

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes two instances of fatal anthrax pneumonia in welders.

Differences in State Traumatic Brain Injury-Related Deaths, by Principal Mechanism of Injury, Intent, and Percentage of Population Living in Rural Areas - United States, 2016-2018

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes rates of TBI-related deaths by region in United States during 2016-2018.

Binge Drinking Among Adults, by Select Characteristics and State - United States, 2018

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes binge drinking prevalence among adults in the United States.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Rates of Firearm-Related Suicide, by Race, Hispanic Origin, and Sex - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2019

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes age-adjusted rates of firearm related suicide in the U.S. during 2019.

Multicomponent Strategies to Prevent SARS-CoV-2 Transmission - Nine Overnight Youth Summer Camps, United States, June-August 2021

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes nine U.S. youth summer camps that implemented COVID-19 prevention strategies.

National and State Trends in Anxiety and Depression Severity Scores Among Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, 2020-2021

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes anxiety and depression trends during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 Outbreaks at Youth Summer Camps - Louisiana, June-July 2021

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 outbreaks in Louisiana youth summer camps as the Delta variant became the predominant lineage during June-July 2021.

HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis Awareness and Referral to Providers Among Hispanic/Latino Persons - United States, 2019

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes awareness of preexposure prophylaxis among Hispanic or Latino persons.

QuickStats: Percentage of Women Aged 25-44 Years Who Had Ever Used Infertility Services, by Type of Service - National Survey of Family Growth, United States, 2006-2010 and 2015-2019

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of women aged 25-44 years who had ever used infertility services.

Distribution of SARS-CoV-2 Variants in a Large Integrated Health Care System - California, March-July 2021

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of COVID-19 infections attributed to the Delta variant in a large integrated health care system in California.

Walking and Other Common Physical Activities Among Adults with Arthritis - United States, 2019

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults with arthritis who engage in different types of physical activity.

Prevalence of Arthritis and Arthritis-Attributable Activity Limitation - United States, 2016-2018

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the national prevalence of arthritis and its limitations on physical activity among U.S. adults.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates for Female Breast Cancer, by State - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2019

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the age-adjusted rate of female breast cancer deaths in the United States during 2019.

Erratum: Vol. 70, No. 37

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 70, number 37

Notes from the Field: E-Cigarette Use Among Middle and High School Students - National Youth Tobacco Survey, United States, 2021

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes e-cigarette use among middle and high school students as a serious public health concern.

Notes from the Field: Deaths Related to Hurricane Ida Reported by Media - Nine States, August 29-September 9, 2021

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes deaths related to Hurricane Ida from August 29-September 9, 2021.

Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination Status, Intent, and Perceived Access for Noninstitutionalized Adults, by Disability Status - National Immunization Survey Adult COVID Module, United States, May 30-June 26, 2021

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a comparison between COVID-19 vaccination in adults with and without a disability.

Progress Toward Poliomyelitis Eradication - Pakistan, January 2020-July 2021

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes Pakistan's progress toward polio eradication during January 2020-July 2021.

Pediatric COVID-19 Cases in Counties With and Without School Mask Requirements - United States, July 1-September 4, 2021

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes pediatric COVID-19 cases in counties with and without school mask requirements.

COVID-19-Related School Closures and Learning Modality Changes - United States, August 1-September 17, 2021

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 school closures and changes in popular learning mode between in-person, hybrid, or remote.

Association Between K-12 School Mask Policies and School-Associated COVID-19 Outbreaks - Maricopa and Pima Counties, Arizona, July-August 2021

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes Arizona school associated COVID-19 outbreaks higher in schools without mask requirements than in schools with mask requirements.

Safety Monitoring of an Additional Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine - United States, August 12-September 19, 2021

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes local and systemic reactions reported after a third dose of COVID-19 vaccination compared to after the second dose.

Surveillance Summaries: Acute Gastroenteritis on Cruise Ships - Maritime Illness Database and Reporting System, United States, 2006-2019

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

According to the Maritime Illness Database and Reporting System, although acute gastroenteritis incidence on cruise ships decreased during 2006-2019, it was higher among on bigger ships and longer cruises for both passengers and crew.

QuickStats: Percentage of Residential Care Communities Engaged in Selected End-of-Life and Bereavement Care Practices - National Study of Long-Term Care Providers, United States, 2018

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of residential care communities with end-of-life and bereavement care practices.

Erratum: Vol.70, No. 37

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Erratum: Vol. 70, No. 37

Erratum: Vol. 70, No. 36

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 70, number 36.

Outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) Variant Infections Among Incarcerated Persons in a Federal Prison - Texas, July-August 2021

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an outbreak with the Delta variant in a federal Texas prison among unvaccinated and vaccinated persons.

Use of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine in Persons Aged ≥16 Years: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, September 2021

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes ACIP's standard recommendation for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in persons 16 years or older.

Comparative Effectiveness of Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) Vaccines in Preventing COVID-19 Hospitalizations Among Adults Without Immunocompromising Conditions - United States, March-August 2021

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against hospitalizations for all three vaccines, with Moderna as the most effective against hospitalization.

Decreased Incidence of Infections Caused by Pathogens Transmitted Commonly Through Food During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network, 10 U.S. Sites, 2017-2020

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes decreases in transmission of foodborne diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nonvoluntary or Forced Sex Among Women, by Sexual Identity, Attraction, and Behavior - National Survey of Family Growth, United States, 2011-2017

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes prevalence of nonvoluntary or forced sex among women.

Increasing Access to HIV Testing Through Direct-to-Consumer HIV Self-Test Distribution - United States, March 31, 2020-March 30, 2021

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a partnership to provide free HIV self-test kits to men who have sex with men.

Short Sleep Duration Among Infants, Children, and Adolescents Aged 4 Months-17 Years - United States, 2016-2018

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes sleep duration of children with and without regular bedtimes.

Surveillance Summaries: Asthma Surveillance - United States, 2006-2018

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Disparities in asthma indicators exist by demographic characteristics, poverty level, and geographic location.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates for Cancer, by Urban-Rural Status and Sex - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 1999-2019

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes age-adjusted cancer death rates by urban-rural status and sex.

New COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations Among Adults, by Vaccination Status - New York, May 3-July 25, 2021

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against hospitalizations was stable, but it declined against new infections among adults in New York during May-July 2021.

Correction and Republication: New COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations Among Adults, by Vaccination Status - New York, May 3-July 25, 2021

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a correction to a previously published report in MMWR.

Notes from the Field: Xylazine, a Veterinary Tranquilizer, Identified as an Emerging Novel Substance in Drug Overdose Deaths - Connecticut, 2019-2020

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the emergence of Xylazine in drug overdose deaths in Connecticut.

Notes from the Field: Xylazine Detection and Involvement in Drug Overdose Deaths - United States, 2019

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the detection of Xylazine in overdose deaths in the United States.

Effectiveness of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Against COVID-19-Associated Hospitalization - Five Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, United States, February 1-August 6, 2021

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

COVID-19 mRNA vaccine effectiveness among U.S. veterans remains high, even during Delta variant spread.

Interim Estimates of COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness Against COVID-19-Associated Emergency Department or Urgent Care Clinic Encounters and Hospitalizations Among Adults During SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) Variant Predominance - Nine States, June-August 2021

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against emergency department/urgent care visits and hospitalizations.

Monitoring Incidence of COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations, and Deaths, by Vaccination Status - 13 U.S. Jurisdictions, April 4-July 17, 2021

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

After the COVID-19 B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant reached predominance, fully vaccinated people had less risk of infection, hospitalization, and death.

Longitudinal Trends in Body Mass Index Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Persons Aged 2-19 Years - United States, 2018-2020

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes BMI increases among children aged 2-19 years during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Adults Aged ≥18 Years - Long Beach, California, April 1-December 10, 2020

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes identification of post-acute sequelae in recovered COVID-19 patients in Long Beach, California.

Disaggregating Data to Measure Racial Disparities in COVID-19 Outcomes and Guide Community Response - Hawaii, March 1, 2020-February 28, 2021

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes racial disparities in COVID-19 infections among person living in Hawaii.

Surveillance Summaries: World Trade Center Health Program - United States, 2012−2020

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Since 2011, the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program has provided health care for 9/11-related health conditions among 9/11 responders and survivors.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥20 Years Who Consumed Fruit on a Given Day, by Race and Hispanic Origin - United States, 2015-2018

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who consumed fruit on a given day.

Notes from the Field: Tuberculosis Outbreak Linked to a Contaminated Bone Graft Product Used in Spinal Surgery - Delaware, March-June 2021

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a tuberculosis outbreak linked to a contaminated bone graft.

Hospitalizations Associated with COVID-19 Among Children and Adolescents - COVID-NET, 14 States, March 1, 2020-August 14, 2021

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

COVID-19-associated hospitalization rates among children and adolescents increased with the Delta variant.

Trends in COVID-19 Cases, Emergency Department Visits, and Hospital Admissions Among Children and Adolescents Aged 0-17 Years - United States, August 2020-August 2021

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

COVID-19 cases, emergency department visits, and hospital admissions in children and adolescents aged 0-17 years increased during June to August 2021 and in states with lower vaccination coverage.

SARS-CoV-2 Transmission to Masked and Unmasked Close Contacts of University Students with COVID-19 - St. Louis, Missouri, January-May 2021

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 infections following close contact with masked and unmasked university students.

Using Wastewater Surveillance Data to Support the COVID-19 Response - United States, 2020-2021

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes how wastewater surveillance data has been used during the COVID-19 pandemic to deploy testing and surveillance resources.

Long-Term Symptoms Among Adults Tested for SARS-CoV-2 - United States, January 2020-April 2021

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults infected with COVID-19 who experience long-term symptoms.

QuickStats: Death Rates from Colorectal Cancer, by Age Group - United States, 1999-2019

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes death rates from colorectal cancer in the United States.

Screening Programs for SARS-CoV-2 Infections on a University Campus - Austin, Texas, September 30-November 30, 2020

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 screening programs among college students in Austin, Texas.

Multiple Variants of SARS-CoV-2 in a University Outbreak After Spring Break - Chicago, Illinois, March-May 2021

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an influx of COVID-19 cases at Chicago University following spring break 2021.

Evaluation of Syndromic Surveillance Data for Studying Harmful Algal Bloom-Associated Illnesses - United States, 2017-2019

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes emergency department visits related to harmful algal bloom exposure.

National, Regional, State, and Selected Local Area Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13-17 Years - United States, 2020

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes adolescent vaccination coverage in 2020.

COVID-19 Case Rates in Transitional Kindergarten Through Grade 12 Schools and in the Community - Los Angeles County, California, September 2020-March 2021

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

COVID-19 case rates among students and staff in Los Angeles County transitional kindergarten through grade 12 (TK-12) schools remained low compared with the surrounding community.

Outbreak Associated with SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) Variant in an Elementary School - Marin County, California, May-June 2021

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

COVID-19 outbreak associated with an unvaccinated infected teacher in an elementary school from May-June 2021 in Marin County, California.

COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 12-17 Years - United States, December 14, 2020-July 31, 2021

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

COVID-19 vaccination status among adolescents aged 12-17 years in the United States.

Association Between COVID-19 and Myocarditis Using Hospital-Based Administrative Data - United States, March 2020-January 2021

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Viral infections are a common cause of myocarditis. Some studies have indicated an association between COVID-19 and myocarditis.

Epidemiologically Linked COVID-19 Outbreaks at a Youth Camp and Men's Conference - Illinois, June-July 2021

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Linked COVID-19 outbreaks at two events: an overnight camp and a men's conference in Illinois, June-July 2021.

RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS: Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, United States, 2021-22 Influenza Season

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Routine annual influenza vaccination is recommended for all persons aged ≥6 months who do not have contraindications.

Effectiveness of Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna Vaccines in Preventing SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Nursing Home Residents Before and During Widespread Circulation of the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) Variant - National Healthcare Safety Network, March 1-August 1, 2021

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, are effective against infection among nursing home residents, but effectiveness declined in recent months.

Sustained Effectiveness of Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna Vaccines Against COVID-19 Associated Hospitalizations Among Adults - United States, March-July 2021

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against hospitalizations was stable for people who received 2 doses, and vaccines remained effective among people with risk for severe COVID-19.

New COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations Among Adults, by Vaccination Status - New York, May 3-July 25, 2021

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against hospitalizations was stable, but it declined against new infections among adults in New York during May-July 2021.

SARS-CoV-2 Infections and Hospitalizations Among Persons Aged ≥16 Years, by Vaccination Status - Los Angeles County, California, May 1-July 25, 2021

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness, reinfection, and hospitalization in fully, partially, and unvaccinated people during the Delta variant in Los Angeles County, California.

Effectiveness of COVID-19 Vaccines in Preventing SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Frontline Workers Before and During B.1.617.2 (Delta) Variant Predominance - Eight U.S. Locations, December 2020-August 2021

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

For frontline workers, COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, are effective against viral infection, but less effective during Delta variant spread.

QuickStats: Percentage of Children and Adolescents Aged 0-17 Years Who Have Experienced a Specified Stressful Life Event, by Type of Event and Poverty Status - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2019

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of children and adolescents aged 0-17 years who have experienced a stressful life event.

Erratum: Vol. 70, No. 32

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 70, number 32.

Erratum: Vol. 70, No. 21

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 70, number 21.

Notes from the Field: Illicit Benzodiazepines Detected in Patients Evaluated in Emergency Departments for Suspected Opioid Overdose - Four States, October 6, 2020-March 9, 2021

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes detection of illicit benzodiazepines in patients in emergency departments.

Mental Health and Substance Use Among Adults with Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, February-March 2021

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes adverse mental health symptoms or substance use among adults with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trends in Nonfatal and Fatal Overdoses Involving Benzodiazepines - 38 States and the District of Columbia, 2019-2020

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes trends in overdoses involving benzodiazepines during 2019-2020.

Progress Toward Polio Eradication - Worldwide, January 2019-June 2021

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an update on progress toward polio eradication.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Percentage of Adults Aged ≥65 Years Who Have a Lot of Difficulty Hearing or Cannot Hear at All Even When Using Hearing Aids, by Urbanization Level - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2019

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults aged ≥65 years who have difficulty hearing or who can't hear even when using hearing aids.

Protracted, Intermittent Outbreak of Salmonella Mbandaka Linked to a Restaurant - Michigan, 2008-2019

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an outbreak of Salmonella Mbandaka at a restaurant in Michigan.

Disparities in Excess Mortality Associated with COVID-19 - United States, 2020

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes excess mortality rates associated with COVID-19 among older people and certain racial/ethnic minority groups.

Use of Rapid Antigen Testing for SARS-CoV-2 in Remote Communities - Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Region, Alaska, September 15, 2020-March 1, 2021

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the use of COVID-19 rapid antigen testing in remote Alaskan communities.

Notes from the Field: Vitamin D-Deficient Rickets and Severe Hypocalcemia in Infants Fed Homemade Alkaline Diet Formula - Three States, August 2020-February 2021

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes vitamin D deficiency and hypocalcemia in infants fed homemade formula.

Erratum: Vol. 70, No. 27

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 70, number 27.

Erratum: Vol. 70, No. 30

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 70, number 30.

Use of COVID-19 Vaccines After Reports of Adverse Events Among Adult Recipients of Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) and mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna): Update from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, July 2021

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

ACIP reviewed information on COVID-19 vaccines and concluded that benefits of vaccination outweigh the risks of rare, serious adverse events.

Reduced Risk of Reinfection with SARS-CoV-2 After COVID-19 Vaccination - Kentucky, May-June 2021

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a case of septicemic plague in Navajo County, Arizona.

Rapid Increase in Circulation of the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) Variant - Mesa County, Colorado, April-June 2021

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an increase in Delta variant cases of COVID-19 in Mesa County, Colorado.

Effectiveness of COVID-19 Vaccines in Preventing Hospitalization Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years, - COVID-NET, 13 States, February-April 2021

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness in adults aged 65 years and older.

West Nile Virus and Other Domestic Nationally Notifiable Arboviral Diseases - United States, 2019

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a decrease in incidence of West Nile virus neuroinvasive disease during 2019.

Alternative Methods for Grouping Race and Ethnicity to Monitor COVID-19 Outcomes and Vaccination Coverage

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes methods for grouping race and ethnicity data to monitor COVID-19 outcomes and vaccination coverage.

Notes from the Field: Recurrence of a Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Contact with Hedgehogs - United States and Canada, 2020

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a Salmonella outbreak in the United States and Canada linked to pet hedgehogs.

Erratum: Vol. 70, No. 29

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 70, number 29.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Daily Experienced Feelings of Anxiety (Feeling Worried, Nervous, or Anxious) or Depression, or Both, by Sex - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2019

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who had feelings of anxiety and/or depression in 2019.

QuickStats: Injury Deaths as a Percentage of Total Deaths, by Age Group - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2019

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes U.S. injury deaths as a percentage of total deaths by age group.

Notes from the Field: Delays in Identification and Treatment of a Case of Septicemic Plague - Navajo County, Arizona, 2020

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a case of septicemic plague in Navajo County, Arizona.

Erratum: Vol. 70, No. 15

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 70, number 15.

COVID-19 Vaccine Safety in Adolescents Aged 12-17 Years - United States, December 14, 2020-July 16, 2021

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 vaccine safety among U.S. adolescents aged 12-17 years.

Outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 Infections, Including COVID-19 Vaccine Breakthrough Infections, Associated with Large Public Gatherings - Barnstable County, Massachusetts, July 2021

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 outbreaks associated with large public gatherings in Massachusetts.

Progress Toward Hepatitis B Control - World Health Organization European Region, 2016-2019

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes progress toward hepatitis B control in the World Health Organization European Region.

Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Health Care Personnel Working in Long-Term Care Facilities, by Job Category, National Healthcare Safety Network - United States, March 2021

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes disparities in COVID-19 vaccination coverage among health care personnel in long-term care facilities.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years With Fair or Poor Health, by Urbanization Level and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2019

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of U.S. adults with fair or poor health by urbanization level and age group.

SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Public School District Employees Following a District-Wide Vaccination Program - Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, March 21-April 23, 2021

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a lower rate of positive COVID-19 test results among vaccinated staff in the School District of Philadelphia compared with unvaccinated staff.

Guidance for Implementing COVID-19 Prevention Strategies in the Context of Varying Community Transmission Levels and Vaccination Coverage

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes five critical factors to be considered when creating layered COVID-19 prevention strategies.

Heat-Related Emergency Department Visits During the Northwestern Heat Wave - United States, June 2021

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes heat waves and record high temperatures in the U.S. that cause heat-related illnesses and deaths, especially in the northwest.

Changes in Influenza and Other Respiratory Virus Activity During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, 2020-2021

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the circulation of influenza and other respiratory viruses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Notes from the Field: Transmission of Pan-Resistant and Echinocandin-Resistant Candida auris in Health Care Facilities - Texas and the District of Columbia, January-April 2021

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes transmission of the multi-drug-resistant yeast, Candida auris, in health care facilities.

QuickStats: Percentage of Children Aged 3-17 Years Who Ever Received a Diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, by Sex and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2019

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of children aged 3-17 years in the United States who ever received a diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS: Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines, 2021

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

CDC updates sexually transmitted infections treatment guidelines.

COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Insured Persons Aged ≥16 Years, by Race/Ethnicity and Other Selected Characteristics - Eight Integrated Health Care Organizations, United States, December 14, 2020-May 15, 2021

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes vaccination coverage among insured people by race/ethnicity, age, and other characteristics.

COVID-19 Vaccine Administration, by Race and Ethnicity - North Carolina, December 14, 2020-April 6, 2021

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 vaccine administration by race in North Carolina.

Erratum: Vol. 70, No. 18

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 70, number 18.

QuickStats: Percentage of Men and Women Aged 25-49 Years Who Spent at Least One Night in the Past 12 Months at an Alternate Location Because They Did Not Have a Permanent Place To Stay, by Type of Location - National Survey of Family Growth, United States, 2017-2019

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of women and men aged 25-49 years who spent the night in an alternate location due to no permanent place to stay.

Acceptability of Adolescent COVID-19 Vaccination Among Adolescents and Parents of Adolescents - United States, April 15-23, 2021

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes adolescent COVID-19 vaccination acceptance and the factors that would increase adolescent vaccination, including information about COVID-19 vaccine safety and effectiveness in teenagers.

SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) Variant COVID-19 Outbreak Associated with a Gymnastics Facility - Oklahoma, April-May 2021

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a COVID-19 B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant outbreak in a gymnastics facility.

RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS: Antimicrobial Treatment and Prophylaxis of Plague: Recommendations for Naturally Acquired Infections and Bioterrorism Response

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

CDC considered individual expert input while developing these guidelines, which provide recommended best practices for treatment and prophylaxis of human plague for both naturally occurring disease and following a bioterrorism attack.

Unexpected Hepatitis B Virus Infection After Liver Transplantation - United States, 2014-2019

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes donor-derived hepatitis B virus infections after liver transplantation.

Outcomes Among Patients Referred to Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinics After COVID-19 diagnosis - United States, January 2020-March 2021

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes outcomes among patients with COVID-19 who were referred to outpatient rehabilitation clinics.

Use of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine After Reports of Myocarditis Among Vaccine Recipients: Update from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, June 2021

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' (ACIP) conclusion that the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination outweigh the risks of myocarditis.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥20 Years Who Consumed Vegetables on a Given Day, by Race and Hispanic Origin - United States, 2015-2018

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who consumed vegetables on a given day by race and Hispanic origin.

Efficacy of Portable Air Cleaners and Masking for Reducing Indoor Exposure to Simulated Exhaled SARS-CoV-2 Aerosols - United States, 2021

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a simulated meeting in which HEPA air cleaners and masking reduced exposure to simulated SARS-CoV-2 aerosols, suggesting they could help provide protection against COVID-19.

Community Assessment for Mental and Physical Health Effects After Hurricane Irma - Florida Keys, May 2019

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes community mental and physical health effects after Hurricane Irma hit the Florida Keys in 2019.

Prevalence of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision for HIV Infection Prevention - Chókwè District, Mozambique, 2014-2019

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Male circumcision is an important preventive strategy in lifelong partial protection against heterosexually acquired HIV infection among males. This report describes how the prevalence of male circumcision increased in Chókwè District in southern Mozambique.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years with Diagnosed Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, by Urbanization Level and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2019

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

In 2019, the percentage of adults aged ≥18 years with diagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was higher among those living in nonmetropolitan areas (8%) than among those living in metropolitan areas (4%).

Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Suicidal Ideation Among State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Public Health Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, March-April 2021

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Disparities in Learning Mode Access Among K-12 Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic, by Race/Ethnicity, Geography, and Grade Level - United States, September 2020-April 2021

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Although access to in-person, hybrid, and virtual learning modes varied throughout the school year, during January-April 2021, access to full-time, in-person learning increased 37% for non-Hispanic White students, 31% for non-Hispanic Black students, 22% for Hispanic students, and 27% for students of other race/ethnicities.

COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage and Intent Among Adults Aged 18-39 Years - United States, March-May 2021

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Overall, 34% of adults aged 18-39 years reported having received a COVID-19 vaccine. Adults aged 18-24 years, as well as non-Hispanic Black adults and those with less education, no health insurance, and lower household incomes, had the lowest reported vaccination coverage and intent to get vaccinated. Concerns about vaccine safety and effectiveness were commonly cited barriers to vaccination.

HIV Testing Trends Among Persons with Commercial Insurance or Medicaid - United States, 2014-2019

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes HIV testing trends in people with commercial insurance or Medicaid.

Need for Contraceptive Services Among Women of Reproductive Age - 45 Jurisdictions, United States, 2017-2019

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an analysis of 2017-2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data on Women's ongoing or potential need for contraceptive services.

COVID-19 Surveillance and Investigations in Workplaces - Seattle & King County, Washington, June 15-November 15, 2020

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 surveillance and investigations in the workplace in Washington State.

Erratum: Vol. 70, No. 23

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 70, number 23.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Who Did Not Get Needed Dental Care Because of Cost in the Past 12 Months, by Age Group and Sex - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2019

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMT

In 2019, among adults aged ≥18 years, women (19%) were more likely than men (16%) not to get needed dental care because of cost in the past 12 months.

COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Adults - United States, December 14, 2020-May 22, 2021

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:00:00 GMT

By May 22, 2021, 57% of U.S. adults aged 18 and older had received ≥1 COVID-19 vaccine doses; coverage was lower and increased more slowly over time among younger adults. If the current rate of vaccination continues through August, coverage among young adults will remain substantially lower than among older adults.

Mental Health Among Parents of Children Aged less than 18 Years and Unpaid Caregivers of Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, December 2020 and February-⁠March 2021

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes mental health among parents and caregivers of adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Erratum: Vol. 70, No. 14

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMT

MMWR Erratum Volume 70, Number 14

Persistent Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Fatal Unintentional Drowning Rates Among Persons Aged ≤29 Years - United States, 1999-2019

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes disparities in fatal drowning rates among persons aged ≤29 years in the United States.

Hepatitis A Virus Infections Among Men Who Have Sex with Men - Eight U.S. States, 2017-2018

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes trends in hepatitis A cases among men who have sex with men.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥50 Years Who Ever Received a Shingles Vaccination, by Race and Hispanic Origin and Sex - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2019

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults aged ≥50 years who ever received a shingles vaccine in the United States.

Emergency Department Visits for Suspected Suicide Attempts Among Persons Aged 12-25 Years Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, January 2019-May 2021

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMT

During the COVID-19 pandemic, emergency department (ED) visits for suspected suicide attempts increased among adolescents aged 12-17 years, especially girls. During February-March 2021, suspected suicide attempt ED visits were 51% higher among girls aged 12-17 years than during 2019; among boys aged 12-17 years, suspected suicide attempt ED visits increased 4%.

COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Pregnant Women During Pregnancy - Eight Integrated Health Care Organizations, United States, December 14, 2020-May 8, 2021

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMT

As of May 2021, 16% of pregnant people identified in CDC's Vaccine Safety Datalink had received ≥1 dose of a COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy in the U.S. Vaccination was lowest among Hispanic people (12%), non-Hispanic Black people (6%), and people aged 18-24 years (6%), and highest among non-Hispanic Asian people (25%) and people aged 35-49 years (23%).

Hospitalization of Adolescents Aged 12-17 Years with Laboratory-Confirmed COVID-19 - COVID-NET, 14 States, March 1, 2020-April 24, 2021

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMT

COVID-19 adolescent hospitalization rates peaked at 2.1 per 100,000 in early January 2021, declined to 0.6 in mid-March, and rose to 1.3 in April. Among hospitalized adolescents, nearly one-third required intensive care unit admission and 5% required invasive mechanical ventilation, but no associated deaths occurred.

Decreases in COVID-19 Cases, Emergency Department Visits, Hospital Admissions, and Deaths Among Older Adults Following the Introduction of COVID-19 Vaccine - United States, September 6, 2020-May 1, 2021

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMT

By May 2021, 69%, 45%, and 26% of adults aged ≥65, 50-64, and 18-49 years were fully vaccinated. From November-December 2020 to April-May 2021, the rate ratios of COVID-19 incidence, emergency department visits, hospital admissions, and deaths among persons aged ≥65 (≥70 for hospitalizations) to persons aged 18-49 years declined 40%, 59%, 65%, and 66% respectively.

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Administration of Selected Routine Childhood and Adolescent Vaccinations - 10 U.S. Jurisdictions, March-September 2020

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes trends in administered childhood and adolescent vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

QuickStats: Percentage of Children Aged 2-17 Years Who Wear Glasses or Contact Lenses, by Sex and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2019

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of children who wear glasses or contacts by age and sex.

Genomic Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 Variants Circulating in the United States, December 2020-May 2021

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 variants circulating in the United States.

Progress Toward Rubella Elimination - World Health Organization European Region, 2005-2019

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes rubella incidence in European regions for the years 2005 to 2019.

Excess Death Estimates in Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease - United States, February-August 2020

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Based on the national trend in ESRD deaths during the first 7 months of the U.S. COVID-19 pandemic (February-August 2020), an estimated 8.7-12.9 excess deaths per 1,000 patients or 6,953-10,316 excess deaths in a population of 798,611 U.S. ESRD patients occurred.

Patterns in COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage, by Social Vulnerability and Urbanicity - United States, December 14, 2020-May 1, 2021

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Disparities in county-level vaccination coverage by social vulnerability have increased as vaccine eligibility has expanded. By May 2021, vaccination coverage was lower among adults living in counties with low socioeconomic status and higher percentages of households with children, single parents, and people with disabilities.

COVID-19 Severity and COVID-19-Associated Deaths Among Hospitalized Patients with HIV Infection - Zambia, March-December 2020

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes how HIV-positive patients with severe HIV disease were more likely to develop severe COVID-19 or die of COVID-19.

Impact of Policy and Funding Decisions on COVID-19 Surveillance Operations and Case Reports - South Sudan, April 2020-February 2021

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the effect of policy, funding, and strategy changes on COVID-19 surveillance in the South Sudan.

Quickstats: Percentage of Adults Who Are Very Worried about Ability to Pay Medical Bills if They Get Sick or Have an Accident, by Home Ownership and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2019

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who are worried about paying medical bills when they get ill or have an accident.

Estimated Annual Number of HIV Infections ─ United States, 1981-2019

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes estimated HIV infections in the United States during 1981-2019.

COVID-19 Vaccine Breakthrough Infections Reported to CDC - United States, January 1-April 30, 2021

Thu, 27 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

As of April 30, 2021, approximately 101 million people in the U.S. had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Almost 10,300 COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough infections were reported from 46 states and territories. Vaccine breakthrough infections occur in only a small fraction of all vaccinated people.

COVID-19 Testing to Sustain In-Person Instruction and Extracurricular Activities in High Schools - Utah, November 2020-March 2021

Thu, 27 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Utah implemented two high school COVID-19 testing programs to sustain in-person instruction and extracurricular activities. During November 30, 2020-March 20, 2021, among 59,552 students who received testing, 1,886 (3.2%) had a positive result. These programs facilitated the completion of approximately 95% of high school athletic events and saved an estimated 109,752 in-person instruction student-days.

Mask Use and Ventilation Improvements to Reduce COVID-19 Incidence in Elementary Schools - Georgia, November 16-December 11, 2020

Thu, 27 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

COVID-19 incidence was 37% lower in schools that required teachers and staff to use masks and 39% lower in schools that improved ventilation. Ventilation strategies associated with lower school incidence included dilution methods alone (35% lower incidence) or in combination with filtration methods (48% lower incidence).

Quickstats: Percentage of Adults Aged 18-26 Years Who Ever Received a Human Papillomavirus Vaccine, by Race and Hispanic Origin and Sex - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2019

Thu, 27 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults aged 18-26 years who received a human papillomavirus vaccine, by race and Hispanic origin and sex.

Erratum: Vol. 70, No. 10

Thu, 27 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 70, number 10.

Notes from the Field: Impact of the COVID-19 Response on Scale-up of HIV Viral Load Testing - PEPFAR-Supported Countries, January-June 2020

Thu, 27 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the impact of COVID-19 on HIV viral load testing in PEPFAR-supported countries.

HIV Viral Load Monitoring Among Patients Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy - Eight Sub-Saharan Africa Countries, 2013-2018

Thu, 27 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes how Sub-Saharan African countries have overcome challenges to initiate and scale up HIV viral load testing to monitor patients receiving Antiretroviral therapy.

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Breastfeeding Initiation ─ United States, 2019

Thu, 27 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes racial/ethnic disparities in breastfeeding initiation across states.

Quickstats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates for Four Selected Mechanisms of Injury - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 1979-2019

Thu, 20 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes death rates for falls, motor vehicle traffic, firearms, and drug poisonings in the United States.

Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Between Urban and Rural Counties - United States, December 14, 2020-April 10, 2021

Thu, 20 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

COVID-19 vaccination coverage was lower in rural counties (38.9%) than in urban counties (45.7%); disparities persisted among age groups and by sex.

Interim Estimates of Vaccine Effectiveness of Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines Among Health Care Personnel - 33 U.S. Sites, January-March 2021

Thu, 20 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

The first U.S. multisite test-negative design vaccine effectiveness study among HCP found a single dose of Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to be 82% effective against symptomatic COVID-19 and 2 doses to be 94% effective.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' Interim Recommendation for Use of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine in Adolescents Aged 12-15 Years - United States, May 2021

Thu, 20 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

In May 2021, after a systematic review of all available data, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices made an interim recommendation for use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in adolescents aged 12-15 years for the prevention of COVID-19.

Characteristics of COVID-19 Cases and Outbreaks at Child Care Facilities - District of Columbia, July-December 2020

Thu, 20 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 cases and outbreaks in child care facilities in the District of Columbia.

Update to U.S. Selected Practice Recommendations for Contraceptive Use: Self-Administration of Subcutaneous Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate

Thu, 20 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes updated recommendations for the use of self-administered injectable contraception.

Outbreaks Associated with Treated Recreational Water - United States, 2015-2019

Thu, 20 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes outbreaks caused by pathogens or chemicals in treated recreational water.

Surveillance Summaries: Surveillance of Vaccination Coverage Among Adult Populations - United States, 2018

Thu, 13 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes findings from the National Health Interview Survey on recommended vaccines among adults in the United States.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥50 Years with Osteoporosis, by Race and Hispanic Origin - United States, 2017-2018

Thu, 13 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults aged ≥50 years with Osteoporosis.

Demographic and Social Factors Associated with COVID-19 Vaccination Initiation Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years - United States, December 14, 2020-April 10, 2021

Thu, 13 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

After the first 3.5 months of the U.S. COVID-19 vaccination program, 79.1% of adults aged ≥65 years had received ≥1 dose, with higher vaccination initiation among men. Counties with lower vaccination initiation rates had higher percentages of older adults with social vulnerabilities.

Modeling of Future COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations, and Deaths, by Vaccination Rates and Nonpharmaceutical Intervention Scenarios - United States, April-September 2021

Thu, 13 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Data from six models indicate that with high vaccination coverage and moderate nonpharmaceutical intervention (NPI) adherence, hospitalizations and deaths will likely remain low nationally, with a sharp decline in cases projected by July 2021. Lower NPI adherence could lead to substantial increases in severe COVID-19 outcomes, even with improved vaccination coverage

Identification of and Surveillance for the SARS-CoV-2 Variants B.1.427 and B.1.429 - Colorado, January-March 2021

Thu, 13 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

On January 24, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) identified the first Colorado case of COVID-19 attributed to the B.1.427 and B.1.429 variants. To improve convenience sampling to identify and track emerging variants, CDPHE established a 30-site statewide sentinel surveillance system.

Rapid Emergence and Epidemiologic Characteristics of the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.526 Variant - New York City, New York, January 1-April 5, 2021

Thu, 13 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene analyzed laboratory and epidemiologic data to characterize cases of B.1.526 infection and the associated potential for breakthrough infection and reinfection. Preliminary evidence suggests that, to date, B.1.526 does not lead to more severe disease or increased risk for infection after vaccination.

Community-Based Testing for SARS-CoV-2 - Chicago, Illinois, May-November 2020

Thu, 13 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes how COVID-19 community-based testing programs can help reach underrepresented groups with limited access to testing.

Diagnostic Performance of an Antigen Test with RT-PCR for the Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in a Hospital Setting - Los Angeles County, California, June-August 2020

Thu, 13 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the performance of the Quidel rapid antigen SARS-CoV-2 test in a hospital setting.

Prevalence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Among Medicare Fee-For-Service Beneficiaries - United States, 2001−2018

Thu, 13 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the prevalence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease among Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries aged ≥67 years.

Emergency Department Visits for Bicycle-Related Traumatic Brain Injuries Among Children and Adults - United States, 2009-2018

Thu, 13 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes emergency department visits for bicycle-related traumatic brain injuries during 2009-2018.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years With Diagnosed Diabetes, by Urbanization Level and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2019

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults with diabetes by urbanization level and age group in the United States.

Effectiveness of Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna Vaccines Against COVID-19 Among Hospitalized Adults Aged ≥65 Years - United States, January-March 2021

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

In U.S. hospitals during January-March 2021, receipt of Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines was 94% effective against COVID-19 hospitalization among fully vaccinated adults and 64% effective among partially vaccinated adults aged ≥65 years.

Safety Monitoring of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 Vaccine - United States, March-April 2021

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Nearly 8 million doses of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine had been administered. Review of safety monitoring data found that 97% of reported reactions after vaccine receipt were nonserious, consistent with preauthorization clinical trials data. A total of 17 thrombotic events with thrombocytopenia were detected, including three non-CVST events.

Anxiety-Related Adverse Event Clusters After Janssen COVID-19 Vaccination - Five U.S. Mass Vaccination Sites, April 2021

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Five mass vaccination sites reported 64 anxiety-related events, including 17 events of syncope (fainting) after receipt of Janssen COVID-19 vaccine. The reporting rates of syncope to VAERS after Janssen COVID-19 and influenza vaccines (2019-20) were 8.2 and 0.05 per 100,000 doses, respectively.

Notes from the Field: An Outbreak of Escherichia coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce Exposure - United States, 2019

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an outbreak of Escherichia coli in multiple states linked to romaine lettuce.

Surveillance to Track Progress Toward Polio Eradication - Worldwide, 2019-2020

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an analysis of polio surveillance data from 42 countries during 2019-2020.

Emergency Department Visits and Hospitalizations for Selected Nonfatal Injuries among Adults Aged ≥65 Years - United States, 2018

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the number of emergency department visits and hospitalizations occurring among older adults from falls and other accidents.

COVID-19 Outbreak Associated with a SARS-CoV-2 R.1 Lineage Variant in a Skilled Nursing Facility After Vaccination Program - Kentucky, March 2021

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

In a COVID-19 outbreak at a Kentucky skilled nursing facility involving a newly introduced variant to the region, unvaccinated residents and health care personnel (HCP) had 3.0 and 4.1 times the risk of infection as did vaccinated residents and HCP. Vaccine was 86.5% protective against symptomatic illness among residents and 87.1% protective among HCP.

Postvaccination SARS-CoV-2 Infections Among Skilled Nursing Facility Residents and Staff Members - Chicago, Illinois, December 2020-March 2021

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Twenty-two possible breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infections occurred among fully vaccinated persons ≥14 days after their second dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Two thirds of persons were asymptomatic. A minority of persons with breakthrough infection experienced mild to moderate COVID-19-like symptoms; two COVID-19-related hospitalizations and one death occurred. No facility-associated secondary transmission was identified.

Updated Recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for Use of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 Vaccine After Reports of Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome Among Vaccine Recipients - United States, April 2021

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices concluded that the benefits of resuming Janssen COVID-19 vaccination among persons aged ≥18 years outweighed the risks and reaffirmed its interim recommendation under FDA's Emergency Use Authorization, which includes a new warning for rare clotting events among women aged 18-49 years.

Health Care Utilization and Clinical Characteristics of Nonhospitalized Adults in an Integrated Health Care System 28-180 Days After COVID-19 Diagnosis - Georgia, May 2020-March 2021

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Among 3,171 nonhospitalized adult COVID-19 patients, 69% had one or more outpatient visits 28-180 days after the diagnosis. Two thirds had a visit for a new primary diagnosis, and approximately one third had a new specialist visit. Symptoms potentially related to COVID-19 were common new visit diagnoses. Visits for these symptoms decreased after 60 days but for some patients continued through 120-180 days.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years with Arthritis, by Sex and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2019

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults with arthritis by age group and sex in the United States.

Erratum: Vol. 70, No. 12

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Erratum: Vol. 70, No. 12

Linked Clusters of SARS-CoV-2 Variant B.1.351 - Maryland, January-February 2021

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an investigation in Maryland of two linked clusters of COVID-19 cases identified as the B.1.351 variant.

COVID-19 Among Workers in the Seafood Processing Industry: Implications for Prevention Measures - Alaska, March-October 2020

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a review of COVID-19 cases in the seafood processing industry in Alaska.

COVID-19 Outbreak Among Farmworkers - Okanogan County, Washington, May-August 2020

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a COVID-19 outbreak among farmworkers in Okanogan County.

Emergency Department Visits for Tick Bites - United States, January 2017-December 2019

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes emergency department visits attributed to tick bites.

Health Status and Health Care Use Among Adolescents Identified With and Without Autism in Early Childhood - Four U.S. Sites, 2018-2020

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes healthcare use among adolescents with autism.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates for Alzheimer Disease Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years, by Sex - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 1999-2019

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes age-adjusted death rates for Alzheimer Disease among adults ≥65 Years by sex.

Notes from the Field: Multistate Outbreak of Escherichia coli O26 Infections Linked to Raw Flour - United States, 2019

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. Coli linked to contaminated flour in the United States.

COVID-19 Outbreaks in Correctional Facilities with Work-Release Programs - Idaho, July-November 2020

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 outbreaks among incarcerated persons in Idaho correctional facilities.

Airport Traveler Testing Program for SARS-CoV-2 - Alaska, June-November 2020

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes passenger arrival testing for SARS-CoV-2 in Alaska airports.

Workers' Compensation Claim Rates and Costs for Musculoskeletal Disorders Related to Overexertion Among Construction Workers - Ohio, 2007-2017

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes workers' compensation claims for work-related musculoskeletal disorders among construction workers in the United States.

Laboratory Modeling of SARS-CoV-2 Exposure Reduction Through Physically Distanced Seating in Aircraft Cabins Using Bacteriophage Aerosol - November 2020

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Based on laboratory scenarios, COVID-19 exposures were reduced by 23% to 57% in single-aisle and twin-aisle aircraft when the middle seat was kept vacant, compared with full aircraft occupancy.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Percentage of Adults Aged 25-64 Years Who Are Very Worried About Their Ability to Pay Medical Bills if They Get Sick or Have an Accident, by Sex and Veteran Status - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2019

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults aged 25-64 who are worried about their ability to pay medical bills if they get sick or have an accident.

COVID-19 Stats: COVID-19 and Influenza Discharge Diagnoses as a Percentage of Emergency Department (ED) Visits, by Year - United States, June 2018-March 2021

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of emergency department visits attributed to COVID-19 and influenza diagnoses.

Update: COVID-19 Pandemic-Associated Changes in Emergency Department Visits - United States, December 2020-January 2021

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes changes in the number of emergency department visits during December 2020-January 2021 compared with the same months the year before.

Progress in Immunization Safety Monitoring - Worldwide, 2010-2019

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes immunization safety monitoring using surveillance for adverse events following immunization.

State-Level Economic Costs of Opioid Use Disorder and Fatal Opioid Overdose - United States, 2017

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes state-level costs of opioid use disorder and fatal opioid overdose in the United States for 2017.

Erratum: Vol 70, No 13

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 70, number 13

Erratum: Vol. 70, No. 13

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Erratum: Vol. 70, No. 13

Notes from the Field: Update on Excess Deaths Associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, January 26, 2020-February 27, 2021

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report provides an update on excess deaths in the United States associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Factors Associated with Participation in Elementary School-Based SARS-CoV-2 Testing - Salt Lake County, Utah, December 2020-January 2021

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Investigators analyzed data on in-school COVID-19 testing among 594 students who were exposed to 33 index patients at 13 elementary schools. Compared with non-Hispanic White students, participation in the program was higher among students identifying as Hispanic/Latino White or members of another racial minority group.

Trends in Racial and Ethnic Disparities in COVID-19 Hospitalizations, by Region - United States, March-December 2020

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Within each U.S. Census region, the proportion of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 was highest for Hispanic or Latino patients. Racial and ethnic disparities were largest during May-July 2020 and became less pronounced as the pandemic spread throughout the country; however, disparities remained in December 2020 in all regions.

Emergency Department Visits for COVID-19 by Race and Ethnicity - 13 States, October-December 2020

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Data from 13 states indicate that compared with White persons, Hispanic and American Indian or Alaska Native persons experienced 1.7 times the rate, and Black persons experienced 1.4 times the rate of emergency department care visits for COVID-19 during October-December 2020.

Use of Real-Time PCR for Chlamydia psittaci Detection in Human Specimens During an Outbreak of Psittacosis - Georgia and Virginia, 2018

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes testing used during a psittacosis outbreak in 2018.

Community Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Associated with a Local Bar Opening Event - Illinois, February 2021

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Forty-six cases of COVID-19 were linked to an indoor bar opening event that occurred during February 2021 in a rural Illinois county. Event patrons were linked to secondary cases among household, long-term care facility, and school contacts.

Provisional Mortality Data - United States, 2020

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

The age-adjusted death rate increased by 15.9% in 2020. Overall death rates were highest among Black and American Indian or Alaska Native people. COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death, and the COVID-19 death rate was highest among Hispanics.

Death Certificate-Based ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes for COVID-19 Mortality Surveillance - United States, January-December 2020

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Among 378,048 death certificates from 2020 listing COVID-19 as a cause of death, 5.5% listed COVID-19 without codes for any other conditions. Among 357,133 death certificates with at least one other diagnosis, 97% had a co-occurring diagnosis of a plausible chain-of-event condition, a significant contributing condition, or both.

Use of Stay-at-Home Orders and Mask Mandates to Control COVID-19 Transmission - Blackfeet Tribal Reservation, June-December 2020

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes use of stay-at-home orders and mask mandates by the Blackfeet Tribal Reservation as a mitigation effort to reduce COVID-19.

COVID-19 Stats: College and University COVID-19 Student Testing Protocols, by Mode of Instruction (N = 1,849) - United States, Spring 2021

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 testing protocols at colleges and universities in relation to class instruction type.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Had an Influenza Vaccination in the Past 12 Months, by Sex and Race/Ethnicity - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2019

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the age-adjusted percentage of adults who received an influenza vaccination in the U.S. in 2019.

Notes from the Field: COVID-19 Case Investigation and Contact Tracing Program - Spirit Lake Tribe, North Dakota, September-November 2020

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 contact tracing and case investigation efforts on the Spirit Lake reservation in South Dakota.

COVID-19 Incidence and Mortality Among American Indian/Alaska Native and White Persons - Montana, March 13-November 30, 2020

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 incidence and mortality rates among American Indian/Alaska Native and White persons in Montana.

Use of Selected Recommended Clinical Preventive Services - Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, United States, 2018

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes use of preventive services based on insurance coverage, income level, and rurality.

Community-Associated Outbreak of COVID-19 in a Correctional Facility - Utah, September 2020-January 2021

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an outbreak of COVID-19 in a correctional facility after incarcerated persons were exposed by a visiting dental health care provider.

Willingness to Receive a COVID-19 Vaccination Among Incarcerated or Detained Persons in Correctional and Detention Facilities - Four States, September-December 2020

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the willingness among incarcerated persons to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

Rapid Spread of SARS-CoV-2 in a State Prison after Introduction by Newly Transferred Incarcerated Persons - Wisconsin, August 14-October 22, 2020

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an outbreak of COVID-19 in a correctional facility after exposure from newly transferred incarcerated persons.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults with Fair or Poor Health, by Home Ownership Status and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2019

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes adults in the United States with fair or poor health based on home ownership status.

Erratum: Vol. 70, No. 12

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 70, number 12.

Erratum: Vol 70, No 3

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 70, number 3.

Symptoms of Anxiety or Depressive Disorder and Use of Mental Health Care Among Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, August 2020-February 2021

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

From August 2020-February 2021, adults with recent symptoms of an anxiety or depressive disorder increased from 36% to 42%. Increases were largest among adults 18-29 years and those with less than a high school education.

Interim Estimates of Vaccine Effectiveness of BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273 COVID-19 Vaccines in Preventing SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Health Care Personnel, First Responders, and Other Essential and Frontline Workers - Eight U.S. Locations, December 2020-March 2021

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

mRNA COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 infection was 90% for full immunization (≥14 days after second dose) and 80% for partial immunization (≥14 days after first dose but before second dose) in real-world conditions.

Counties with High COVID-19 Incidence and Relatively Large Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations - United States, April 1-December 22, 2020

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a population-based analysis of COVID-19 incidence among counties with relatively large percentages of persons belonging to five racial and ethnic minority groups.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates for Influenza and Pneumonia, by Urbanization Level and Sex - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2019

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes death rates for influenza and pneumonia among urban and rural counties.

Epidemiology of Tuberculosis and Progress Toward Meeting Global Targets - Worldwide, 2019

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes current progress toward achieving global targets for reducing tuberculosis incidence.

Rapid Scale-up of an Antiretroviral Therapy Program Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Nine States, Nigeria, March 31, 2019-September 30, 2020

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a program that increased the number of persons with HIV infections who initiated antiretroviral therapy before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Declines in Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine-Type Infection Among Females after Introduction of Vaccine - United States, 2003-2018

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes declines in HPV vaccine-type infection prevalence among females when compared with prevalence before vaccination.

Tuberculosis - United States, 2020

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes changes in tuberculosis incidence in the United States.

Low SARS-CoV-2 Transmission in Elementary Schools - Salt Lake County, Utah, December 3, 2020-January 31, 2021

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 17:00:00 GMT

In a high community transmission setting in Salt Lake County, Utah, low school-associated transmission was observed. Mask adherence was high, but physical distancing of >=6 feet was not possible so classroom seats were a median of 3 ft apart.

Pilot Investigation of SARS-CoV-2 Secondary Transmission in Kindergarten Through Grade 12 Schools Implementing Mitigation Strategies - St. Louis County and City of Springfield, Missouri, December 2020

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 17:00:00 GMT

In 22 participating K-12 schools implementing multiple COVID-19 mitigation strategies, school-based SARS-CoV-2 secondary transmission was detected in two of 102 tested close contacts of 37 persons with COVID-19.

COVID-19 in Primary and Secondary School Settings During the First Semester of School Reopening - Florida, August-December 2020

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 17:00:00 GMT

COVID-19 school-related cases among Florida students correlated with community incidence in the counties observed, and was highest in smaller counties, districts without mask requirements, and those that reopened earliest.

County-Level COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage and Social Vulnerability - United States, December 14, 2020-March 1, 2021

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes how national COVID-19 vaccination coverage was lower in counties with some of the most socially vulnerable communities and higher in counties with some of the least socially vulnerable communities.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Malaria Surveillance - United States, 2017

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:00:00 GMT

CDC summarizes malaria cases reported in the U.S. for 2017.

Association of Children's Mode of School Instruction with Child and Parent Experiences and Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic - COVID Experiences Survey, United States, October 8-November 13, 2020

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on child and parent well-being associated to virtual learning.

Minimal SARS-CoV-2 Transmission After Implementation of a Comprehensive Mitigation Strategy at a School - New Jersey, August 20-November 27, 2020

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the comprehensive COVID-19 mitigation strategy of a New Jersey school.

Notes from the Field: SARS-CoV-2 Transmission Associated with High School Football Team Members - Florida, September-October 2020

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes transmission of COVID-19 among team members of a high school football team in Florida.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates for Motor Vehicle Traffic Injury - United States, 2019

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes age-adjusted death rates for motor vehicle traffic injury in the United States during 2019.

Effectiveness of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Among Residents of Two Skilled Nursing Facilities Experiencing COVID-19 Outbreaks - Connecticut, December 2020-February 2021

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an analysis of two Connecticut skilled nursing facilities that found partial vaccination, >14 days after the first dose through 7 days after the second dose, with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine 63% effective against SARS-CoV-2 infection.

COVID-19 Vaccine Second-Dose Completion and Interval Between First and Second Doses Among Vaccinated Persons - United States, December 14, 2020−February 14, 2021

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes persons who received both doses of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccination series and the interval between the first and second dose among those who were vaccinated.

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in COVID-19 Incidence by Age, Sex, and Period Among Persons Aged <25 Years - 16 U.S. Jurisdictions, January 1-December 31, 2020

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes racial and ethnic disparities in COVID-19 incidence among persons aged <25 years in the United States.

Erratum: Vol. 70, No. 8

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 18:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 70, number 8.

QuickStats: Rates of Firearm-Related Deaths Among Persons Aged ≥15 Years, by Selected Intent and Age Group - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2019

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes rates of firearm-related deaths among persons aged ≥15 years.

Notes from the Field: Opioid Overdose Deaths Before, During, and After an 11-Week COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Order - Cook County, Illinois, January 1, 2018-October 6, 2020

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes rates of opioid overdose deaths before, during, and after an 11-week stay-at-home order in Illinois during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Screening for HIV Among Patients at Tuberculosis Clinics - Results from Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment Surveys, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, 2015-2016

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes screening for HIV in patients at tuberculosis clinics in Africa.

Health Care Utilization and Outcomes Associated with Accidental Poisonous Mushroom Ingestions - United States, 2016-2018

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the frequency of emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and outcomes associated with accidental ingestion of poisonous mushrooms.

Body Mass Index and Risk for COVID-19-Related Hospitalization, Intensive Care Unit Admission, Invasive Mechanical Ventilation, and Death - United States, March-December 2020

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the association between body mass index (BMI) and COVID-19 severity.

Association of State-Issued Mask Mandates and Allowing On-Premises Restaurant Dining with County-Level COVID-19 Case and Death Growth Rates - United States, March 1-December 31, 2020

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes changes in COVID-19 case and death growth rates associated with mask mandates and on-premises restaurant dining.

Travel from the United Kingdom to the United States by a Symptomatic Patient Infected with the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7 Variant - Texas, January 2021

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes findings of a SARS-CoV-2 variant, B.1.17, identified first in the United Kingdom, now in Texas.

First Identified Cases of SARS-CoV-2 Variant P.1 in the United States - Minnesota, January 2021

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the first two U.S. cases of the SARS-CoV-2 variant P.1, which were identified in Minnesota.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Surveillance for West Nile Virus Disease - United States, 2009-2018

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes surveillance data for West Nile virus during 2009-2018.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults In Fair or Poor Health, by Age Group and Race and Ethnicity - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2019

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults in fair or poor health by demographics.

Estimated SARS-CoV-2 Seroprevalence Among Persons Aged <18 Years - Mississippi, May-September 2020

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes trends in SARS-CoV-2 antibody seroprevalence among young persons in Mississippi during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SARS-CoV-2 Infection Risk Among Active Duty Military Members Deployed to a Field Hospital - New York City, April 2020

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes rates of COVID-19 infection among U.S. military personnel deployed to a New York City field hospital.

Giardiasis Outbreaks - United States, 2012-2017

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes giardiasis outbreaks in 26 states

Prevalence of Electronic Cigarette Use Among Adult Workers - United States, 2017-2018

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes e-cigarette use among adult workers aged 18-24 years.

Community Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 at Three Fitness Facilities - Hawaii, June-July 2020

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an investigation of COVID-19 transmission linked to a fitness instructor at a Hawaii exercise facility.

COVID-19 Outbreak Among Attendees of an Exercise Facility - Chicago, Illinois, August-September 2020

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an investigation of COVID-19 transmission among attendees of indoor high-intensity classes at a Chicago exercise facility.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' Interim Recommendation for Use of Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine - United States, February 2021

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' (ACIP's) interim recommendation for use of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19.

Reduction in COVID-19 Patients Requiring Mechanical Ventilation Following Implementation of a National COVID-19 Vaccination Program - Israel, December 2020-February 2021

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a reduction in the number of COVID-19 patients requiring mechanical ventilation following initiation of a national vaccination campaign in Israel.

First Identified Cases of SARS-CoV-2 Variant B.1.1.7 in Minnesota - December 2020-January 2021

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.7 identified in eight specimens from Minnesota residents.

Detection of B.1.351 SARS-CoV-2 Variant Strain - Zambia, December 2020

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes detection of the B.1.351 variant in Zambia that establishes an epidemiologic linkage between COVID-19 outbreaks in Zambia and South Africa.

First Month of COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Monitoring - United States, December 14, 2020-January 13, 2021

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes monitoring, conducted as part of the U.S. vaccination program, which indicates reassuring safety profiles for COVID-19 vaccines.

Clusters of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Elementary School Educators and Students in One School District - Georgia, December 2020-January 2021

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an investigation of clusters of SARV-CoV-2 infection in a Georgia school district during December 1, 2020-January 22, 2021.

Changes in Suicide Rates - United States, 2018-2019

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes changes and disparities in suicide rates in the United States.

QuickStats: Motor-Vehicle-Traffic Death Rates Among Persons Aged 15-24 Years and ≥25 Years - United States, 2000-2019

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes rates of deaths attributed to motor vehicle traffic among persons aged ≥15 years.

Erratum: Vol. 69, No. RR-5

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 69, Recommendations and Reports No. 5.

Erratum: Vol. 70, No. 6

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 70, MMWR Weekly Report No. 6.

Suspected Recurrent SARS-CoV-2 Infections Among Residents of a Skilled Nursing Facility During a Second COVID-19 Outbreak - Kentucky, July-November 2020

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes possible reoccurring SARS-CoV-2 infections among nursing facility residents.

Estimated Medicaid Costs Associated with Hepatitis A During an Outbreak - West Virginia, 2018-2019

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes hepatitis A-related clinical costs during an outbreak in West Virginia.

Maximizing Fit for Cloth and Medical Procedure Masks to Improve Performance and Reduce SARS-CoV-2 Transmission and Exposure, 2021

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes experiments conducted by CDC to assess two ways of improving the fit of medical procedure masks.

QuickStats: Death Rates Attributed to Excessive Cold or Hypothermia Among Persons Aged ≥15 Years, by Urban-Rural Status and Age Group - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2019

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes death rates attributed to cold or hypothermia among persons aged ≥15 years.

Required and Voluntary Occupational Use of Hazard Controls for COVID-19 Prevention in Non-Health Care Workplaces - United States, June 2020

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes use of hazard controls for COVID-19 prevention in the workplace.

Decline in Receipt of Vaccines by Medicare Beneficiaries During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, 2020

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a decline in receipt of vaccines by Medicare beneficiaries during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trends in Use of Telehealth Among Health Centers During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, June 26-November 6, 2020

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes trends in telehealth visits during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mortality Among Minority Populations with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Including Asian and Hispanic/Latino Persons - California, 2007-2017

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes mortality among minority populations with systemic lupus erythematosus.

Care Outcomes Among Black or African American Persons with Diagnosed HIV in Rural, Urban, and Metropolitan Statistical Areas - 42 U.S. Jurisdictions, 2018

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes disparities in HIV care among Black persons.

Observed Face Mask Use at Six Universities - United States, September-November 2020

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes direct observation of mask use at six universities with mask mandates during September-November 2020.

Decline in COVID-19 Hospitalization Growth Rates Associated with Statewide Mask Mandates - 10 States, March-October 2020

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a decline in weekly COVID-19-associated hospitalization growth rates reported by 10 sites in states with statewide mask mandates.

COVID-19 Vaccination Intent, Perceptions, and Reasons for Not Vaccinating Among Groups Prioritized for Early Vaccination - United States, September and December 2020

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes increases in intent and decreases in nonintent to receive COVID-19 vaccination among adults and across all vaccine priority groups from September to December 2020.

Comorbidities Among Young Adults with Congenital Heart Defects: Results from the Congenital Heart Survey To Recognize Outcomes, Needs, and well-beinG - Arizona, Arkansas, and Metropolitan Atlanta, 2016-2019

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes comorbidities among young adults with congenital heart defects.

QuickStats: Trends in Secondhand Smoke Exposure Among Nonsmoking Adults, by Race and Hispanic Origin - National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 2009-2018

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes trends in secondhand smoke exposure among nonsmoking adults.

COVID-19 Stats: Percentage of Middle and High School Students Aged 13-21 Years Attending In-Person Classes Who Reported Observing Fellow Students Wearing a Mask All the Time, by School Setting and Activity - United States, October 2020

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of middle and high school students who observed mask use by fellow students attending in-person classes.

Trends and Geographic Patterns in Drug and Synthetic Opioid Overdose Deaths - United States, 2013-2019

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes trends in drug and synthetic opioid overdose deaths.

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults Aged 19 Years or Older - United States, 2021

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes updates to the recommended immunization schedule for adults in the United States.

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents Aged 18 Years or Younger - United States, 2021

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes updates to the recommended immunization schedule for children and adolescents in the United States.

Demographic Characteristics of Persons Vaccinated During the First Month of the COVID-19 Vaccination Program - United States, December 14, 2020-January 14, 2021

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes demographic data of persons who received at least 1 dose of vaccine during the first month of the U.S. COVID-19 vaccination program.

Early COVID-19 First-Dose Vaccination Coverage Among Residents and Staff Members of Skilled Nursing Facilities Participating in the Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program - United States, December 2020-January 2021

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes vaccination receipt among residents and staff members of skilled nursing facilities during the first month of the Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program.

Erratum: Vol. 70, No. 4

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

MMWR Erratum Volume 70 Issue 4

QuickStats: Death Rates for Motor-Vehicle-Traffic Injuries, Suicide, and Homicide Among Adolescents and Young Adults Aged 15-24 Years - United States, 1999-2019

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes death rates for motor-vehicle-traffic injuries, suicide, and homicide among adolescents and young adults.

Vital Signs: Prevalence of Multiple Forms of Violence and Increased Health Risk Behaviors and Conditions Among Youths - United States, 2019

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes adolescents' experiences with multiple forms of violence at school and in the community.

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Prevalence of Stress and Worry, Mental Health Conditions, and Increased Substance Use Among Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, April and May 2020

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes racial and ethnic disparities in stress and worry, mental health, and substance use during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Decreases in Young Children Who Received Blood Lead Level Testing During COVID-19-34 Jurisdictions, January-May 2020

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a decrease in blood lead level testing among children aged <6 years during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sexual Orientation Disparities in Risk Factors for Adverse COVID-19-Related Outcomes, by Race/Ethnicity - Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, United States, 2017-2019

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes sexual orientation disparities in risk factors for adverse COVID-19 outcomes.

Erratum: Vol 69, No. 50

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 69, issue 50

Erratum: Vol 70, No. 3

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 70, issue 3

Allergic Reactions Including Anaphylaxis After Receipt of the First Dose of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine - United States, December 21, 2020-January 10, 2021

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of anaphylaxis after administration of first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine during December 21, 2020-January 10, 2021.

Implementation and Evolution of Mitigation Measures, Testing, and Contact Tracing in the National Football League, August 9-November 21, 2020

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the National Football League's intensive mitigation protocols that effectively reduced close interactions with COVID-19 high-risk contacts.

COVID-19 Cases and Transmission in 17 K-12 Schools - Wood County, Wisconsin, August 31-November 29, 2020

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes reported student mask-wearing and COVID-19 rates among students and staff members in 17 rural Wisconsin schools.

SARS-CoV-2 Transmission Associated with High School Wrestling Tournaments - Florida, December 2020-January 2021

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes SARS-CoV-2 transmission among attendees of two high school wrestling tournaments and their contacts.

QuickStats: Percentage of Women Who Have Ever Used Emergency Contraception Among Women Aged 22-49 Years Who Have Ever Had Sexual Intercourse, by Education - National Survey of Family Growth, United States, 2017-2019

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of women who have used emergency contraception among women who have had sexual intercourse.

Notes from the Field: An Outbreak of West Nile Virus - Arizona, 2019

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an outbreak of West Nile virus in Arizona during 2019.

Response to a COVID-19 Outbreak on a University Campus - Indiana, August 2020

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an Indiana university's response to a COVID-19 outbreak on campus.

Trends in Outbreak-Associated Cases of COVID-19 - Wisconsin, March-November 2020

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes trends in COVID-19 outbreaks on college campuses in Wisconsin.

Impact of COVID-19 on Cervical Cancer Screening Rates Among Women Aged 21-65 Years in a Large Integrated Health Care System - Southern California, January 1-September 30, 2019 and January 1-September 30, 2020

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes how California's stay-at-home order during the COVID-19 pandemic has affected cervical cancer screening rates.

COVID-19 Trends Among Persons Aged 0-24 Years - United States, March 1-December 12, 2020

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:03:00 GMT

This report describes trends in laboratory-confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) incidence among U.S. children, adolescents, and young adults.

Emergence of SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7 Lineage - United States, December 29, 2020-January 12, 2021

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:02:00 GMT

This report describes SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern, including the B.1.1.7 variant, and modeling data indicating that B.1.1.7 has the potential to increase the U.S. pandemic trajectory in the coming months.

Evaluation of Abbott BinaxNOW Rapid Antigen Test for SARS-CoV-2 Infection at Two Community-Based Testing Sites - Pima County, Arizona, November 3-17, 2020

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:02:00 GMT

This report describes the performance of the BinaxNOW rapid antigen test on specimens collected from persons at two community testing sites in Pima County, Arizona.

QuickStats: Emergency Department Visit Rates for Motor Vehicle Crashes, by Age Group - United States, 2018

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes emergency department visit rates for motor vehicle crashes in the United States.

COVID-19 Case Investigation and Contact Tracing Efforts from Health Departments - United States, June 25-July 24, 2020

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 contact tracing efforts from health departments in the United States.

Vaccination Coverage with Selected Vaccines and Exemption Rates Among Children in Kindergarten - United States, 2019-20 School Year

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes vaccination and exemption rates among children in kindergarten.

Percentage of Adolescents Meeting Federal Fruit and Vegetable Intake Recommendations - Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, United States, 2017

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes fruit and vegetable intake among adolescents in the United States.

Allergic Reactions Including Anaphylaxis After Receipt of the First Dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine - United States, December 14-23, 2020

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of anaphylaxis after administration of first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine during December 14-23, 2020.

Rates of COVID-19 Among Residents and Staff Members in Nursing Homes - United States, May 25-November 22, 2020

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the increase in rates of COVID-19 among nursing home residents and staff members during June and July 2020, and again in November.

Candida auris Outbreak in a COVID-19 Specialty Care Unit - Florida, July-August 2020

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a Candida auris outbreak in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) who received care in the same dedicated COVID-19 unit of an acute care hospital.

Mitigation Policies and COVID-19-Associated Mortality - 37 European Countries, January 23-June 30, 2020

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes earlier implementation of stringent mitigation policies by European countries and reported COVID-19 deaths through the end of June 2020.

QuickStats: Percentage of Women Aged 22-44 Years Who Have Ever Cohabited with an Opposite-Sex Partner, by Education - National Survey of Family Growth, United States, 2006-2010 and 2015-2019

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of women aged 22-44 years who have ever cohabited with an opposite-sex partner.

Erratum: Vol. 69, No. 49

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 69, issue 49

Assessment of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Surveillance - Pennsylvania, 2019

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes neonatal abstinence syndrome surveillance efforts in Pennsylvania.

CDC's Emergency Management Program Activities - Worldwide, 2013-2018

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the CDC Emergency Management Program activities.

Cancer Screening Test Receipt - United States, 2018

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes progress toward national cancer screening targets in 2018.

Recommendations and Reports: Use of Ebola Vaccine: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, United States, 2020

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

Summary of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' recommendations for use of Ebola vaccine in the United States.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥20 Years Who Had Taken Any Dietary Supplement in the Past 30 Days, by Sex and Family Income - National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 2017-2018

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults taking dietary supplements by sex and income.

Erratum: Vol. 69, No. 49

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 69, issue 49

Participation in Fraternity and Sorority Activities and the Spread of COVID-19 Among Residential University Communities - Arkansas, August 21-September 5, 2020

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes incidence of COVID-19 spread related to fraternity and sorority activities.

Opening of Large Institutions of Higher Education and County-Level COVID-19 Incidence - United States, July 6-September 17, 2020

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the effectiveness of large colleges or universities instructional format on COVID-19 incidence.

Assessment of Day-7 Postexposure Testing of Asymptomatic Contacts of COVID-19 Patients to Evaluate Early Release from Quarantine - Vermont, May-November 2020

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes day-7 postexposure testing of asymptomatic persons who came in contact with COVID-19 patients.

Time from Start of Quarantine to SARS-CoV-2 Positive Test Among Quarantined College and University Athletes - 17 States, June-October 2020

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the time from college athletes' start of quarantine to a positive SARS-CoV-2 test.

Predicted Heart Age Among Cancer Survivors - United States, 2013-2017

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes cardiovascular health and predicted heart age among cancer survivors.

Erratum: Vol. 62, No. RR-1

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 62, No. RR-1

COVID-19 Stats: COVID-19 Incidence, by Age Group - United States, March 1-November 14, 2020

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 incidence in the United States sorted by age group.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥20 Years Consuming Breakfast on a Given Day, By Sex and Age - United States, 2015-2018

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes breakfast consumption habits of adults ≥20 years.

Erratum: Vol. 69, No. 47

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 69, issue 47

Erratum: Vol. 69, No. 39

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 69, issue 39

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' Interim Recommendation for Use of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine - United States, December 2020

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the interim recommendation made by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices on December 19, 2020, for use of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in persons aged ≥18 years.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' Updated Interim Recommendation for Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccine - United States, December 2020

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes updated interim vaccine allocation recommendations made by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices on December 20, 2020.

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Global Poliovirus Surveillance

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a decline in polio case reporting during the first 9 months of 2020.

Performance of an Antigen-Based Test for Asymptomatic and Symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Testing at Two University Campuses - Wisconsin, September-October 2020

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the performance of COVID-19 antigen-based tests for asymptomatic and symptomatic persons at two universities.

Opportunities to Address Men's Health During the Perinatal Period - Puerto Rico, 2017

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes opportunities to address men's health during the perinatal period.

Implications of Shortened Quarantine Among Household Contacts of Index Patients with Confirmed SARS-CoV-2 Infection - Tennessee and Wisconsin, April-September 2020

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 infections among household members following a shortened quarantine period of 7 days.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Assisted Reproductive Technology Surveillance - United States, 2017

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report provides information on use and outcomes of assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedures performed in 2017 in the United States.

QuickStats: Rate of Emergency Department (ED) Visits, by Homeless Status and Geographic Region - National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, United States, 2015-2018

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the rate of emergency department visits by homeless status.

Erratum: Vol. 69, No. 46

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Erratum: Vol. 69, No. 46

Update to CDC's Treatment Guidelines for Gonococcal Infection, 2020

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes treatment recommendations for gonococcal infections.

Factors That Might Affect SARS-CoV-2 Transmission Among Foreign-Born and U.S.-Born Poultry Facility Workers - Maryland, May 2020

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the risk for COVID-19 transmission among workers at poultry facilities.

Telehealth Practice Among Health Centers During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, July 11-17, 2020

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes telehealth services provided at health centers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health Center Testing for SARS-CoV-2 During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, June 5-October 2, 2020

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 response at health centers funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration.

Surveillance for Harmful Algal Bloom Events and Associated Human and Animal Illnesses - One Health Harmful Algal Bloom System, United States, 2016-2018

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a reporting system for harmful algal bloom.

Tobacco Product Use Among Middle and High School Students - United States, 2020

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes current tobacco product use among middle and high school students.

Estimated Resource Costs for Implementation of CDC's Recommended COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 Public Schools - United States, 2020-21 School Year

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the cost information necessary to budget and prioritize school resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' Interim Recommendation for Use of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine - United States, December 2020

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the interim recommendation made by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices on December 12, 2020, for use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in persons aged ≥16 years.

Factors Associated with Positive SARS-CoV-2 Test Results in Outpatient Health Facilities and Emergency Departments Among Children and Adolescents Aged <18 Years - Mississippi, September-November 2020

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection among children and adolescents aged <18 years in Mississippi.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Interim Recommendation for Allocating Initial Supplies of COVID-19 Vaccine - United States, 2020

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations as interim guidance for the first allocation of COVID-19 vaccine.

Summary of Guidance for Public Health Strategies to Address High Levels of Community Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and Related Deaths, December 2020

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the need for implementation and adherence to mitigation strategies to reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmission and deaths.

Implementing Mitigation Strategies in Early Care and Education Settings for Prevention of SARS-CoV-2 Transmission - Eight States, September-October 2020

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes implementation of CDC-recommended guidance by Head Start and Early Head Start child care programs, allowing them to continue offering in-person learning.

QuickStats: Percentage of Emergency Department (ED) Visits Made by Adults with Influenza and Pneumonia That Resulted in Hospital Admission, by Age Group - United States, 2017-2018

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes emergency department visits made by adults with influenza and pneumonia resulting in hospital admission.

Notes from the Field: First Case in the United States of Neisseria gonorrhoeae Harboring Emerging Mosaic penA60 Allele, Conferring Reduced Susceptibility to Cefixime and Ceftriaxone

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an instance of an antibiotic-resistant strain of gonorrhea occurring in Nevada.

Notes from the Field: Understanding Smoke Exposure in Communities and Fire Camps Affected by Wildfires - California and Oregon, 2020

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes public health issues in communities affected by wildfire smoke.

COVID-19 Mortality Among American Indian and Alaska Native Persons - 14 States, January-June 2020

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19-associated mortality among American Indian and Alaska Native persons compared with non-Hispanic White persons.

Racial and Ethnic Differences in Parental Attitudes and Concerns About School Reopening During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, July 2020

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes parental attitudes and concerns about school reopenings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trends in U.S. Emergency Department Visits Related to Suspected or Confirmed Child Abuse and Neglect Among Children and Adolescents Aged <18 Years Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, January 2019-September 2020

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report compares emergency department visits related to child abuse and neglect before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Surveillance for Violent Deaths - National Violent Death Reporting System, 34 States, Four California Counties, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, 2017

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:36:00 GMT

In 2017, approximately 67,000 persons died of violence-related injuries in the United States.

QuickStats: Emergency Department Visit Rates Related to Mental Health Disorders, by Age Group and Sex - National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, United States, 2016-2018

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes mental health emergency department visits by age and sex.

Erratum: Vol 68, No. SS-11

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Erratum: Vol 68, No. SS-11

Erratum: Vol 67, No. SS-13

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Erratum: Vol 67, No. SS-13

Erratum: Vol 66, No. SS-25

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Erratum: Vol 66, No. SS-25

Erratum: Vol 65, No. SS-12

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Erratum: Vol 65, No. SS-12

Erratum: Vol 64, No. SS-10

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Erratum: Vol 64, No. SS-10

Erratum: Vol 63, No. SS-11

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 63, Surveillance Summary 11.

Notes from the Field: Interpretation of Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Leptospirosis During a Dengue Outbreak - Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia, 2019

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the interpretation of leptospirosis detection during a dengue outbreak in Micronesia.

Survey of Teen Noise Exposure and Efforts to Protect Hearing at School - United States, 2020

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a survey of adolescents' noise exposure.

Regional Analysis of Coccidioidomycosis Incidence - California, 2000-2018

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes regional analysis of coccidioidomycosis in California.

Disproportionate Incidence of COVID-19 Infection, Hospitalizations, and Deaths Among Persons Identifying as Hispanic or Latino - Denver, Colorado March-October 2020

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the disproportionate incidence of COVID-19 among Hispanic persons in Denver, Colorado.

Multidisciplinary Community-Based Investigation of a COVID-19 Outbreak Among Marshallese and Hispanic/Latino Communities - Benton and Washington Counties, Arkansas, March 2020-June 2020

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an investigation of a COVID-19 outbreak among Marshallese and Hispanic communities in Arkansas.

Sex Differences in HIV Testing - 20 PEPFAR-Supported Sub-Saharan African Countries, 2019

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes sex differences in human immunodeficiency virus testing in sub-Saharan African countries.

Increase in Hospital-Acquired Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Infection and Colonization in an Acute Care Hospital During a Surge in COVID-19 Admissions - New Jersey, February-July 2020

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a cluster of 34 carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii cases in a New Jersey hospital that peaked during a surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations.

Trends in County-Level COVID-19 Incidence in Counties With and Without a Mask Mandate - Kansas, June 1-August 23, 2020

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 incidence in Kansas counties with and without mask mandates.

Sexual Violence in the Media: An Exploration of Traditional Print Media Reporting in the United States, 2014-2017

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an assessment of media portrayals of sexual violence.

Decline in SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies After Mild Infection Among Frontline Health Care Personnel in a Multistate Hospital Network - 12 States, April-August 2020

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a decline in antibody levels among frontline health care workers who had previously received a positive COVID-19 antibody test and were retested 60 days later.

Timing of Introduction of Complementary Foods - United States, 2016-2018

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the timing of infants receiving complementary foods.

Implementation of Hospital Practices Supportive of Breastfeeding in the Context of COVID-19 - United States, July 15-August 20, 2020

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes hospital practices supporting breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' Ethical Principles for Allocating Initial Supplies of COVID-19 Vaccine - United States, 2020

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes ethical principles that will assist the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) in formulating recommendations for the initial allocation of COVID-19 vaccine.

Prevalence and Trends in Cigarette Smoking Among Adults with Epilepsy - United States, 2010-2017

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes trends in cigarette smoking among adults with epilepsy.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥20 Years Who Had Chronic Pain, by Veteran Status and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2019

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults ≥20 years who had chronic pain, by veteran status and age group.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Abortion Surveillance - United States, 2018

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes abortion data for 2018 and describes trends in abortions during 2009-2018.

COVID-19 Outbreak Associated with a 10-Day Motorcycle Rally in a Neighboring State - Minnesota, August-September 2020

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 cases identified in Minnesota residents after a 10-day motorcycle rally in South Dakota.

QuickStats: Death Rates from Septicemia Among Persons Aged ≥65 Years, by Age Group - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2000-2018

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes death rates from septicemia in the United States among persons aged ≥65 years.

COVID-19-Stats: COVID-19 Incidence, by Urban-Rural Classification - United States, January 22-October 31, 2020

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 Incidence by Urban-Rural Classification in the United States.

Progress Toward Poliomyelitis Eradication - Pakistan, January 2019−September 2020

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes progress towards poliomyelitis eradication in Pakistan.

Tobacco Product Use Among Adults - United States, 2019

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes tobacco product use among adults in the United States.

Characterization of COVID-19 in Assisted Living Facilities - 39 States, October 2020

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes surveillance and characterization of COVID-19 in assisted living facilities.

COVID-19 Outbreak - New York City, February 29-June 1, 2020

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes cases of COVID-19 among New York City residents.

Vital Signs: Deaths Among Persons with Diagnosed HIV Infection, United States, 2010-2018

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes progress toward reducing deaths among persons with diagnosed human immunodeficiency virus.

Implementation of a Pooled Surveillance Testing Program for Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infections on a College Campus - Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, August 2-October 11, 2020

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes pooled SARS-CoV-2 polymerase chain reaction testing student conducted at Duke University in fall 2020.

Declines in SARS-CoV-2 Transmission, Hospitalizations, and Mortality After Implementation of Mitigation Measures - Delaware, March-June 2020

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes mitigation measures that contributed to a reduction in COVID-19 incidence, hospitalizations, and mortality in Delaware during late April-June.

Characteristics of Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients Discharged and Experiencing Same-Hospital Readmission - United States, March-August 2020

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes risk factors for readmission after discharge from an initial COVID-19 hospitalization.

QuickStats: Death Rates from Unintentional Falls Among Persons ≥65 Years, by Age Group - National Vital Statistics System, 1999-2018

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes death rates from unintentional falls among persons ≥65 years.

Erratum: Vol 69, No 43

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 69 issue 43- Trends in the Use of Telehealth During the Emergence of the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, January-March 2020

Erratum: Vol 69, No 43

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

MMWR erratum volume 69 issue 43 - COVID-19-associated hospitalizations among health care personnel-COVID-NET, 13 states, March 1-May 31, 2020

Routine Vaccination Coverage - Worldwide, 2019

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an update on worldwide routine vaccination coverage.

Progress Toward Regional Measles Elimination - Worldwide, 2000-2019

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an update on current progress toward global measles elimination.

Multiple COVID-19 Outbreaks Linked to a Wedding Reception in Rural Maine - August 7-September 14, 2020

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a COVID-19 outbreak linked to a wedding reception in a rural town in Maine.

Risk Assessment and Management of COVID-19 Among Travelers Arriving at Designated U.S. Airports, January 17-September 13, 2020

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes passenger entry screenings at airports for travelers entering the United States.

Mental Health-Related Emergency Department Visits Among Children Aged <18 Years During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, January 1-September 19, 2020

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the proportion of children's mental health-related emergency department visits among all pediatric emergency department visits.

COVID-19 Outbreak in an Amish Community - Ohio, May 2020

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes mitigation efforts following a COVID-19 outbreak in an Amish community.

Imputed State-Level Prevalence of Achieving Goals To Prevent Complications of Diabetes in Adults with Self-Reported Diabetes - United States, 2017-2018

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the proportion of U.S. adults who met goals to prevent complications of self-reported diabetes.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Investigations of Possible Multistate Outbreaks of Salmonella, Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli, and Listeria monocytogenes Infections - United States, 2016

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Salmonella, Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), and Listeria monocytogenes cause most multistate foodborne disease outbreaks in the U.S.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates for Alzheimer Disease Among Adults Aged ≥ 65 Years, by Sex and Race/Hispanic Origin - National Vital Statistics System, 2018

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes death rates for Alzheimer Disease among adults aged ≥ 65 by the National Vital Statistics System.

Notes from the Field: Development of an Enhanced Community-Focused COVID-19 Surveillance Program - Hopi Tribe, June‒July 2020

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a surveillance program used for COVID-19 mitigation among the members of the Hopi Tribe in Arizona.

A SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak Illustrating the Challenges in Limiting the Spread of the Virus - Hopi Tribe, May-June 2020

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes challenges in limiting the spread of COVID-19 among members of the Hopi Tribe.

Telework Before Illness Onset Among Symptomatic Adults Aged ≥18 Years With and Without COVID-19 in 11 Outpatient Health Care Facilities - United States, July 2020

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the impact of telework on risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Update: Characteristics of Symptomatic Women of Reproductive Age with Laboratory-Confirmed SARS-CoV-2 Infection by Pregnancy Status - United States, January 22-October 3, 2020

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report provides an analysis of approximately 400,000 women aged 15-44 years with symptomatic COVID-19 during January 22-October 3, 2020.

Birth and Infant Outcomes Following Laboratory-Confirmed SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Pregnancy - SET-NET, 16 Jurisdictions, March 29-October 14, 2020

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes pregnancy and infant outcomes among approximately 5,252 women with laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection reported during March 29-October 14, 2020.

Transmission of SARS-COV-2 Infections in Households - Tennessee and Wisconsin, April-September 2020

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes findings from a household study that indicate transmission of SARS-CoV-2 among household members was frequent from either children or adults.

Network Characteristics and Visualization of COVID-19 Outbreak in a Large Detention Facility in the United States - Cook County, Illinois, 2020

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes analyses of network characteristics of a COVID-19 outbreak in a detention facility.

Computerized Capability of Office-Based Physicians to Identify Patients Who Need Preventive or Follow-up Care - United States, 2017

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes how computerized capability, like an electronic health records system, improves physicians' ability to identify patients who need follow-up or preventive care.

Sociodemographic and Geographic Variation in Awareness of Stroke Signs and Symptoms Among Adults - United States, 2017

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes awareness of stroke signs and symptoms and the need for quick response among adults in the United States.

EARLY RELEASE: Update: Characteristics of Symptomatic Women of Reproductive Age with Laboratory-Confirmed SARS-CoV-2 Infection by Pregnancy Status - United States, January 22-October 3, 2020

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 17:58:00 GMT

This report provides an analysis of approximately 400,000 women aged 15-44 years with symptomatic COVID-19 during January 22-October 3, 2020.

EARLY RELEASE: Birth and Infant Outcomes Following Laboratory-Confirmed SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Pregnancy - SET-NET, 16 Jurisdictions, March 29-October 14, 2020

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 17:58:00 GMT

This report describes pregnancy and infant outcomes among approximately 5,252 women with laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection reported during March 29-October 14, 2020.

EARLY RELEASE: Transmission of SARS-COV-2 Infections in Households - Tennessee and Wisconsin, April-September 2020

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes findings from a household study that indicate transmission of SARS-CoV-2 among household members was frequent from either children or adults.

COVID-19 Outbreak Among a University's Men's and Women's Soccer Teams - Chicago, Illinois, July-August 2020

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes an investigation of 17 COVID-19 cases among a university's men's and women's soccer team in Chicago, Illinois.

Adoption of Strategies to Mitigate Transmission of COVID-19 During a Statewide Primary Election - Delaware, September 2020

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes survey responses of Delaware's September 15, 2020 primary election poll workers related to implementing CDC guidance and highlighting infection prevention gaps.

COVID-19-Associated Hospitalizations Among Health Care Personnel - COVID-NET, 13 States, March 1-May 31, 2020

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes an analysis of COVID-19 hospitalization data from 13 sites, which indicated that 6% of adults hospitalized with COVID-19 were health care personnel.

COVID-19 Mitigation Behaviors by Age Group - United States, April-June 2020

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the prevalence of COVID-19 mitigation behaviors among adults by age group during April-June 2020.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Had an Unmet Mental Health Care Need Because of Cost in the Past 12 Months, by Age Group and Sex - National Health Interview Survey, United States 2019

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who had unmet mental health care needs because of cost in the past 12 months.

Erratum - Vol 69, No 42

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

MMWR Erratum Volume 69 Issue 42

Erratum - Vol 69, No 34

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

MMWR Erratum Volume 69 Issue 34

SARS-CoV-2 Exposure and Infection Among Health Care Personnel - Minnesota, March 6-July 11, 2020

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes an assessment of health care personnel's risk for exposure to COVID-19 in Minnesota.

COVID-19 Outbreak at an Overnight Summer School Retreat - Wisconsin, July-August 2020

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes a COVID-19 outbreak at an overnight high school summer retreat in Wisconsin.

Trends in the Use of Telehealth During the Emergence of the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, January-March 2020

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes trends in the use of telehealth during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.

Progress Toward Global Eradication of Dracunculiasis, January 2019-June 2020

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes global progress towards eradicating dracunculiasis, also known as Guinea worm disease.

Dietary Supplement Use in Children and Adolescents Aged ≤19 Years - United States, 2017-2018

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes a survey of dietary supplement use in children and adolescents aged ≤19 years in the United States.

Race, Ethnicity, and Age Trends in Persons Who Died from COVID-19 - United States, May-August 2020

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes an analysis of 114,411 COVID-19-associated deaths reported to National Vital Statistics System during May-August 2020.

Excess Deaths Associated with COVID-19, by Age and Race and Ethnicity - United States, January 26-October 3, 2020

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the estimated excess deaths reported in the United States from late January through October 3, 2020, with 66% excess deaths attributed to COVID-19.

Risk for In-Hospital Complications Associated with COVID-19 and Influenza - Veterans Health Administration, United States, October 1, 2018-May 31, 2020

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the in-hospital death rate of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 in the Veterans Health Administration compared with that of patients with influenza.

Notes from the Field: Characteristics of E-cigarette, or Vaping, Products Confiscated in Public High Schools in California and North Carolina -March and May 2019

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes an assessment of e-cigarette, or vaping products used on school grounds in California and North Carolina public high schools during 2019.

Rapid Adaptation of HIV Treatment Programs in Response to COVID-19 - Namibia, 2020

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the rapid adaptation of human immunodeficiency virus treatment programs during the COVID-19 outbreak.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥20 Years Who Used Antidepressant Medications in the Past 30 Days, by Sex and Marital Status - National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 2015-2018

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the use of antidepressant medications of adults aged ≥20 years by sex and marital status.

First 100 Persons with COVID-19 - Zambia, March 18-April 28, 2020

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes an overview of the first 100 cases of COVID-19 in Zambia and the mitigation and response efforts that followed.

Mitigating a COVID-19 Outbreak Among Major League Baseball Players - United States, 2020

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the Major League Baseball's response to a COVID-19 outbreak among players.

Association Between Social Vulnerability and a County's Risk for Becoming a COVID-19 Hotspot - United States, June 1-July 25, 2020

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the potential for counties with more social vulnerabilities to become COVID-19 hotspots.

Valley Fever (Coccidioidomycosis) Awareness - California, 2016-2017

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes a survey of the general awareness of Valley fever in California.

Vaccination Coverage by Age 24 Months Among Children Born in 2016 and 2017 - National Immunization Survey-Child, United States, 2017-2019

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes a National Immunization Survey of vaccination coverage among children born in the United States during 2016 and 2017.

Early Release: COVID-19 in a Correctional Facility Employee Following Multiple Brief Exposures to Persons with COVID-19 - Vermont, July-August 2020

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes how a correctional facility employee contracted COVID-19 after multiple brief encounters with six incarcerated or detained persons with COVID-19.

Transmission Dynamics by Age Group in COVID-19 Hotspot Counties - United States, April-September 2020

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes an analysis of temporal trends in percent positivity by age group in COVID-19 hotspot counties before and after their identification as hotspots.

Factors Influencing Risk for COVID-19 Exposure Among Young Adults Aged 18-23 Years - Winnebago County, Wisconsin, March-July 2020

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes drivers of behaviors that might influence risk for COVID-19 exposure among young adults in Winnebago County, Wisconsin.

Demographic Characteristics, Experiences, and Beliefs Associated with Hand Hygiene Among Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, June 24-30, 2020

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes hand hygiene habits among adults in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic.

An Outbreak of COVID-19 Associated with a Recreational Hockey Game - Florida, June 2020

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes an outbreak of COVID-19 at a hockey game in Florida.

QuickStats: Rate of Unintentional Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)-Related Deaths Among Persons Aged ≤24 Years, by Age Group - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 1999-2018

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the rate of unintentional traumatic brain injury related deaths among persons aged years in the United States.

Prostate Cancer Incidence and Survival, by Stage and Race/Ethnicity - United States, 2001-2017

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes incidence of prostate cancer in the United States.

Breast Cancer Survival Among Males by Race, Ethnicity, Age, Geographic Region, and Stage - United States, 2007-2016

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the survival rate of males diagnosed with breast cancer.

Case Series of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Adults Associated with SARS-CoV-2 Infection - United Kingdom and United States, March-August 2020

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes case reports and case series of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in adults (MIS-A) associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection since June 2020.

Adolescent with COVID-19 as the Source of an Outbreak at a 3-Week Family Gathering - Four States, June-July 2020

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes an investigation of a COVID-19 outbreak during a 3-week family gathering of five households at which an adolescent aged 13 years was the index patient.

Trends in COVID-19 Incidence After Implementation of Mitigation Measures - Arizona, January 22-August 7, 2020

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes trends in the number of COVID-19 cases in Arizona after sustained implementation and enforcement of statewide and locally enhanced mitigation measures.

QuickStats: Death Rates from Influenza and Pneumonia Among Persons Aged ≥65 Years, by Sex and Age Group - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2018

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes death rates from influenza and pneumonia among persons aged ≥65 years by sex and age group.

Erratum: Vol. 69, No. Suppl. 1

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

An erratum to MMWR Volume 69 Suppl. 1

Barriers to Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Among HIV-Positive Hispanic and Latino Men Who Have Sex with Men -United States, 2015-2019

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes self-reported antiretroviral therapy among HIV-positive Hispanic and Latino men who have sex with men.

Progress Toward Poliomyelitis Eradication - Afghanistan, January 2019-July 2020

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the increase of wild poliovirus circulation in Afghanistan.

Characteristics Associated with Adults Remembering to Wash Hands in Multiple Situations Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, October 2019 and June 2020

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes handwashing behavior among U.S. adults before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Pedestrian Death Rates, by Race/Ethnicity - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2009 and 2018

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes age-adjusted pedestrian death rates by race and ethnicity.

Deaths and Years of Potential Life Lost From Excessive Alcohol Use - United States, 2011-2015

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the number of deaths and potential years of life lost because of excessive alcohol use in the United States.

Correction and Republication: Deaths and Years of Potential Life Lost From Excessive Alcohol Use - United States, 2011-2015

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

Correction and Republication: Deaths and Years of Potential Life Lost From Excessive Alcohol Use - United States, 2011-2015

Notes from the Field: Botulism Type B After Intravenous Methamphetamine Use - New Jersey, 2020

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the risk for wound botulism among all persons who inject drugs.

CDC Deployments to State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Health Departments for COVID-19 Emergency Public Health Response - United States, January 21-July 25, 2020

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes CDC response to official request for assistance from state, tribal, local, and territorial health departments to support COVID-19 emergency public health response activities.

Infant Homicides Within the Context of Safe Haven Laws - United States, 2008-2017

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the rate of infant homicides in the United States within the context of Safe Haven Laws.

Influenza and Tdap Vaccination Coverage Among Pregnant Women - United States, April 2020

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes influenza and Tdap vaccination coverage among pregnant women during the 2019-20 influenza season.

Recent Increase in COVID-19 Cases Reported Among Adults Aged 18-22 Years - United States, May 31-September 5, 2020

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the national increase in weekly COVID-19 cases among persons aged 18-22 years during August 2-September 5, 2020.

Multiple COVID-19 Clusters on a University Campus - North Carolina, August 2020

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the rapid spread of COVID-19 at a North Carolina university despite implementing measures consistent with CDC guidance for institutions of higher education.

COVID-19 Trends Among School-Aged Children - United States, March 1-September 19, 2020

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 incidence, characteristics, and health outcomes among children and adolescents aged 5-17 years with COVID-19.

Changing Age Distribution of the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, May-August 2020

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the changing age distribution of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States with an increase in incidence among younger adults.

RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS: Meningococcal Vaccination: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, United States, 2020

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 17:27:00 GMT

This report describes the recommendations from CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for use of meningococcal vaccines in the United States.

QuickStats: Management of Patient Health Information Functions Among Office-Based Physicians With and Without a Certified Electronic Health Record (EHR) System - National Electronic Health Records Survey, United States, 2018

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes how office-based physicians are managing patient health information.

Erratum: Vol. 69, No. 36

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 16:58:00 GMT

Erratum: Vol. 69, No. 36

Notes from the Field: Travel-Associated Measles in a Person Born Before 1957 - Pinellas County, Florida, 2019

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report discusses a patient aged 72 years who contracted measles following a trip to Asia.

Rabies in a Dog Imported from Egypt - Kansas, 2019

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes an instance of canine rabies in a rescue dog imported from Egypt.

Disparities in COVID-19 Incidence, Hospitalizations, and Testing, by Area-Level Deprivation - Utah, March 3-July 9, 2020

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes disproportionate incidence of COVID-19 infections among Utah residents living in deprived areas.

Update: Characteristics of Health Care Personnel with COVID-19 - United States, February 12-July 16, 2020

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes demographic characteristics, underlying medical conditions, and hospital admissions of health care personnel with COVID-19 during February-July 2020.

COVID-19 Contact Tracing in Two Counties - North Carolina, June-July 2020

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of investigated persons with COVID-19 who reported contacts and the percentage of contacts who were not reached in two counties in North Carolina.

SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Hospitalized Pregnant Women: Reasons for Admission and Pregnancy Characteristics - Eight U.S. Health Care Centers, March 1-May 30, 2020

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes that the prevalences of prepregnancy obesity and gestational diabetes were higher among pregnant women hospitalized for COVID-19-related illness than among those admitted for pregnancy-related treatment or procedures and found to have COVID-19.

Characteristics and Maternal and Birth Outcomes of Hospitalized Pregnant Women with Laboratory-Confirmed COVID-19 - COVID-NET, 13 States, March 1-August 22, 2020

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes clinical characteristics and birth outcomes of hospitalized U.S. pregnant women with COVID-19 during March 1-August 22, 2020.

Public Awareness of Invasive Fungal Diseases - United States, 2019

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes how public awareness of fungal diseases can prevent incorrect treatment and improve outcomes.

Trends in Diagnosis of HIV Infection, Linkage to Medical Care, and Viral Suppression Among Men Who Have Sex with Men, by Race/Ethnicity and Age - 33 Jurisdictions, United States, 2014-2018

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes how increased linkage to care among men who have sex with men promotes viral suppression, which can prevent human immunodeficiency virus transmission.

QuickStats: Prevalence of Complete Tooth Loss Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years, by Federal Poverty Level - National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 1999-2018

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the prevalence of complete tooth loss among adults aged ≥65 years by poverty level in the United States.

Progress Toward Poliovirus Containment Implementation - Worldwide, 2019-2020

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the global progress of the World Health Assembly's resolution to eradicate poliovirus.

SARS-CoV-2-Associated Deaths Among Persons Aged <21 Years - United States, February 12-July 31, 2020

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes SARS-CoV-2-associated deaths among persons aged <21 years reported to CDC by July 31, 2020.

Transmission Dynamics of COVID-19 Outbreaks Associated with Child Care Facilities - Salt Lake City, Utah, April-July 2020

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes transmission of SARS-CoV-2 among household members following exposure of 46 non-child care facility contacts linked to 12 children with COVID-19.

E-cigarette Unit Sales, by Product and Flavor Type - United States, 2014-2020

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report indicates that e-cigarette sales increased during 2014-2020, but there were fluctuations overall and by product and flavor type, which could be due to consumer preferences and accessibility.

E-cigarette Use Among Middle and High School Students - United States, 2020

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the use of e-cigarettes, including flavored products and disposable products, among youths in the United States.

Decreased Influenza Activity During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, Australia, Chile, and South Africa, 2020

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the global decline in influenza virus circulation during the COVID-19 pandemic and possible contributing factors.

Association Between CMS Quality Ratings and COVID-19 Outbreaks in Nursing Homes - West Virginia, March 17-June 11, 2020

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes an association between Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services quality ratings and COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes in West Virginia.

Preventing COVID-19 Outbreaks in Long-term Care Facilities Through Preemptive Testing of Residents and Staff Members - Fulton County, Georgia, March-May 2020

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes an analysis of facility-wide COVID-19 testing at long-term care facilities in Fulton County, Georgia, which found that active testing of staff and residents could help identify cases of COVID-19 early and prevent widespread infection.

Serial Testing for SARS-CoV-2 and Virus Whole Genome Sequencing Inform Infection Risk at Two Skilled Nursing Facilities with COVID-19 Outbreaks - Minnesota, April-June 2020

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes how serial COVID-19 testing and genome sequencing in skilled nursing facilities in Minnesota led to early identification of infections.

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Fetal Deaths - United States, 2015-2017

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes that fetal mortality rates in the United States were higher among Black women than among White women in four of the five death categories examined for racial and ethnic disparities.

Cancers Associated with Human Papillomavirus in American Indian and Alaska Native Populations - United States, 2013-2017

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes incidence of human papillomavirus--associated cancers in American Indian and Alaska Native populations in the United States during 2013-2017.

Community and Close Contact Exposures Associated with COVID-19 Among Symptomatic Adults ≥18 Years in 11 Outpatient Health Care Facilities - United States, July 2020

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes close contact and community COVID-19 exposures among adults who visited outpatient health care facilities and received either a positive COVID-19 test result or negative COVID-19 test result.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Lung Cancer Death Rates, by State - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2018

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes findings from the National Center for Health Statistics on the age-adjusted lung cancer death rates in the United States during 2018.

Infants with Congenital Disorders Identified Through Newborn Screening - United States, 2015-2017

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes how newborn screenings in the United States during 2015-2017 identified congenital disorders.

Newborn Screening Practices and Alpha-Thalassemia Detection - United States, 2016

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a 2016 analysis of newborn screenings in the United States, which found that practices to detect alpha-thalassemia varied state to state.

Delay or Avoidance of Medical Care Because of COVID-19-Related Concerns - United States, June 2020

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a disruption of routine and nonemergency care during June, with 41% of adults delaying medical care because of concerns about COVID-19.

Prevalence of Underlying Medical Conditions Among Selected Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers - Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 31 States, 2017-2018

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the prevalence of underlying medical conditions in workers from six essential occupations and seven essential industries.

Frequent Mental Distress Among Adults, by Disability Status, Disability Type, and Selected Characteristics - United States, 2018

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a comparison of mental distress among adults with and without disabilities.

Hurricane Evacuation Laws in Eight U.S. Coastal States - December 2018

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes hurricane evacuation laws in eight southern U.S. coastal states and how those laws affect safety of the people living in those regions.

QuickStats: Prevalence of Past or Present Infection with Hepatitis B Virus Among Adults Aged ≥18 Years, by Race and Hispanic Origin - National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999-2018

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the prevalence of past or present infection with hepatitis B virus among adults by race and Hispanic origin during 1999-2018.

Notice to Readers: Forthcoming Correction and Republication of the Report "Deaths and Years of Potential Life Lost From Excessive Alcohol Use-United States, 2011-2015"

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This notice states that a report on the number of deaths and potential years of life lost because of excessive alcohol use in the United States previously published in MMWR had a number of errors and will be republished with corrections.

Erratum: Vol 69, No 32

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Erratum: Vol 69, No 32

Notes from the Field: Phenibut Exposures Reported to Poison Centers - United States, 2009-2019

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an increase in phenibut-related exposures reported to poison centers during 2009-2019.

Preventing and Mitigating SARS-CoV-2 Transmission - Four Overnight Camps, Maine, June-August 2020

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the COVID-19 prevention and mitigation strategy implemented by four Maine overnight camps during the 2020 summer camp season.

Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine Prescribing Patterns by Provider Specialty Following Initial Reports of Potential Benefit for COVID-19 Treatment - United States, January-June 2020

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes prescribing patterns for hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine based on provider specialty following initial reports of treatment benefits for COVID-19.

Vital Signs: Characteristics of Drug Overdose Deaths Involving Opioids and Stimulants --- 24 States and the District of Columbia, January-June 2019

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes characteristics of drug overdose deaths that involved opioids and stimulants during 2019 and how changes to prevention, treatment, and response strategies could help prevent overdose deaths.

Nonfatal Occupational Injuries to Younger Workers --- United States, 2012-2018

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the increased rates of injury among young workers aged 15-24 years compared with workers aged 25-44 years.

Timing of State and Territorial COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders and Changes in Population Movement - United States, March 1-May 31, 2020

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes how stay-at-home orders issued to limit the spread of COVID-19 affected population movement in the United States.

Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Among Frontline Health Care Personnel in a Multistate Hospital Network --- 13 Academic Medical Centers, April--June 2020

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the prevalence of antibody evidence of previous SARS-CoV-2 infection among frontline United States health care personnel.

QuickStats: Rates of Deaths Attributed to Unintentional Injury from Fire or Flames, by Age Group and Urbanization Level - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2018

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the death rates from unintentional injury from fire or flames based on data from the United States in 2018.

Erratum: Vol 69, No 31

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

Erratum: Vol 69, No 31

Notes from the Field: CDC Polio Surge Response to Expanding Outbreaks of Type 2 Circulating Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus - Africa and Philippines, September 2019-March 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes how disruptions in routine immunizations because of the COVID-19 pandemic have elevated the risk for increases in vaccine-preventable diseases such as polio in Africa and the Philippines.

Notes from the Field: Candida auris and Carbapenemase-Producing Organism Prevalence in a Pediatric Hospital Providing Long-Term Transitional Care - Chicago, Illinois, 2019

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the prevalence of the emerging fungal pathogen Candida auris in a Chicago pediatric hospital that provides long-term care.

Nonfatal Drug and Polydrug Overdoses Treated in Emergency Departments - 29 States, 2018-2019

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes an analysis of suspected nonfatal drug overdoses treated in emergency departments during 2018-2019 in 29 states.

Support for Transition from Adolescent to Adult Health Care Among Adolescents With and Without Mental, Behavioral, and Developmental Disorders - United States, 2016-2017

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report found that only one in six adolescents with mental, behavioral, or developmental disorders received the recommended support from their health care provider to help them transition from pediatric health care to adult health care.

Progress Toward Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Elimination Using a Catalytic Funding Model - Tashkent, Uzbekistan, December 6, 2019-March 15, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes a funding program in Uzbekistan designed to identify and treat cases of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection at a lowered cost with the goal of meeting the World Health Organization's targets to eliminate HBC and HCV infection.

Notes from the Field: Universal Statewide Laboratory Testing for SARS-CoV-2 in Nursing Homes - West Virginia, April 21-May 8, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes how nursing homes in West Virginia used universal COVID-19 testing of residents and staff members to slow the spread of infections and prevent large outbreaks in this population at higher risk.

COVID-19 Among American Indian and Alaska Native Persons - 23 States, January 31-July 3, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the cumulative incidence of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 among American Indian and Alaska Native persons in 23 states.

Limited Secondary Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in Child Care Programs - Rhode Island, June 1-July 31, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes investigations of any reported COVID-19 case in a child or adult present at child care programs and mitigation efforts in Rhode Island during June 1-July 31, 2020.

Primary Indicators to Systematically Monitor COVID-19 Mitigation and Response - Kentucky, May 19-July 15, 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes Kentucky's indicator monitoring report that allows systematic assessment of the state's mitigation, response, and reopening efforts.

SUPPLEMENTS: Transportation Risk Behaviors Among High School Students - Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2019

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

Youth Risk Behavior Survey findings on transportation risk behaviors among high school students in the U.S.

SUPPLEMENTS: Dietary and Physical Activity Behaviors Among High School Students - Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2019

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

Nutrition, physical activity among U.S. high school students

SUPPLEMENTS: Tobacco Product Use Among High School Students - Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2019

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

Although some forms of tobacco use have decreased among high school students, electronic vapor product use and use of any tobacco products has been increasing.

SUPPLEMENTS: Suicidal Ideation and Behaviors Among High School Students - Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2019

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

Youth Risk Behavior Survey findings on suicidal behaviors among high school students in the U.S.

SUPPLEMENTS: Prescription Opioid Misuse and Use of Alcohol and Other Substances Among High School Students - Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2019

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

Youth Risk Behavior Survey findings on Opioid and other substance use among high school students in the U.S.

SUPPLEMENTS: Interpersonal Violence Victimization Among High School Students - Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2019

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

Interpersonal violence victimization among U.S. high school students

SUPPLEMENTS: Trends in Violence Victimization and Suicide Risk by Sexual Identity Among High School Students - Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2015-2019

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

Lesbian, gay, and bisexual youths experience more violence victimization and report more suicide risk behaviors than heterosexual youths.

SUPPLEMENTS: Condom and Contraceptive Use Among Sexually Active High School Students - Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2019

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

Contraceptive use among U.S. high school students

SUPPLEMENTS: Overview and Methods for the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System - United States, 2019

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System is the largest U.S. public health surveillance system and collects data on health behaviors among high school students in grades 9-12.

National, Regional, State, and Selected Local Area Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13-17 Years - United States, 2019

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes national, regional, state, and local vaccination coverage among adolescents aged 13-17 years in the United States based on data CDC received from the 2019 National Immunization Survey-Teen.

Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution Within Syringe Service Programs - United States, 2019

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes overdose education and naloxone distribution programs within syringe service programs in the United States.

Mass Testing for SARS-CoV-2 in 16 Prisons and Jails - Six Jurisdictions, United States, April-May 2020

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the results of mass COVID-19 testing among incarcerated persons in prisons and jails in 16 adult correctional and detention facilities in the United States.

Notes from the Field: COVID-19 Prevention Practices in State Prisons - Puerto Rico, 2020

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes how the Puerto Rico Department of Health implemented protocols for the diagnosis, management, and prevention of COVID-19 in prisons in Puerto Rico.

QuickStats: Death Rates from Stroke Among Persons Aged ≥65 Years, by Sex and Age Group - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2018

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes death rates from stroke among persons aged ≥65 years by sex and age.

RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS: Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2020-21 Influenza Season

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes influenza vaccination recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for the 2020-21 influenza season in the United States.

Trends in Number and Distribution of COVID-19 Hotspot Counties - United States, March 8-July 15, 2020

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes identification of U.S. counties as COVID-19 hotspots during March 8-July 15, 2020.

Racial and Ethnic Disparities Among COVID-19 Cases in Workplace Outbreaks by Industry Sector - Utah, March 6-June 5, 2020

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes workplace outbreak-associated COVID-19 cases in 15 industry sectors in Utah during March 6-June 5, 2020.

Disparities in Incidence of COVID-19 Among Underrepresented Racial/Ethnic Groups in Counties Identified as Hotspots During June 5-18, 2020 - 22 States, February-June 2020

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes an analysis of data from 79 hotspot counties that showed a disproportionate number of COVID-19 cases among underrepresented racial/ethnic groups during February-June 2020.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥65 Years Who Had Ever Received Pneumococcal Vaccination, by Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2000-2018

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults aged ≥65 years who have received pneumococcal vaccination.

Erratum: Vol. 69 No. 29

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

Erratum: Vol. 69, No. 29

Notes from the Field: Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis Among Workers at Two Food Processing Facilities - Ohio, 2018-2019

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes an investigation of three cases of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis that occurred at two food processing facilities in Ohio.

Notes from the Field: Emergency Visits for Complications of Injecting Transmucosal Buprenorphine Products - United States, 2016-2018

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes emergency department visits due to the misuse of buprenorphine, a drug used for treating opioid use disorder.

Notes from the Field: Seroprevalence Estimates of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Convenience Sample - Oregon, May 11-June 15, 2020

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in Oregon.

Top Food Category Contributors to Sodium and Potassium Intake - United States, 2015-2016

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the main sources of sodium and potassium in U.S. residents' diets.

Characteristics of Marijuana Use During Pregnancy - Eight States, Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, 2017

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of women using marijuana during pregnancy.

Mental Health, Substance Use, and Suicidal Ideation During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, June 24-30, 2020

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes mental health challenges faced by communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Adverse Health Events, Including Death, Associated with Ingesting Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers Containing Methanol - Arizona and New Mexico, May-June 2020

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes 15 cases of methanol poisoning associated with swallowing alcohol-based hand sanitizers that were reported in Arizona and New Mexico in May through June.

Hospitalization Rates and Characteristics of Children Aged <18 Years Hospitalized with Laboratory-Confirmed COVID-19 - COVID-NET, 14 States, March 1-July 25, 2020

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes findings from an analysis of pediatric COVID-19 hospitalization data from 14 states during March-July, 2020.

COVID-19-Associated Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children - United States, March-July 2020

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes clinical signs and symptoms of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), which has been reported after the onset of COVID-19 in children and adolescents.

Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Involving Residents Receiving Dialysis in a Nursing Home - Maryland, April 2020

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the prevalence of COVID-19 among residents receiving dialysis in a Maryland nursing home.

Facility-Wide Testing for SARS-CoV-2 in Nursing Homes - Seven U.S. Jurisdictions, March-June 2020

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes health department efforts to target facility-wide testing for SARS-CoV-2 within nursing homes.

Increase in Antiretroviral Therapy Enrollment Among Persons with HIV Infection During the Lusaka HIV Treatment Surge - Lusaka Province, Zambia, January 2018-June 2019

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes how Zambia's Lusaka Province HIV Treatment Surge increased the number of people receiving antiretroviral therapy as well as the number of people with documented viral load suppression.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates for Males, Females, and Both Sexes - United States, 2009-2018

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the age-adjusted death rates for males, females, and both sexes in the United States from 2009-2018.

Vital Signs: Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Confirmed Acute Flaccid Myelitis, United States, 2018

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes symptoms, physical findings, test and imaging results, and hospitalization data of patients with confirmed acute flaccid myelitis during 2018.

Characteristics and Outcomes of Contacts of COVID-19 Patients Monitored Using an Automated Symptom Monitoring Tool - Maine, May-June 2020

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the use of automated symptom monitoring in Maine to promptly identify COVID-19 diagnoses among contacts.

SARS-CoV-2 Transmission and Infection Among Attendees of an Overnight Camp - Georgia, June 2020

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

Limited data are available about transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), among youths.

Notes from the Field: Characteristics of Meat Processing Facility Workers with Confirmed SARS-CoV-2 Infection - Nebraska, April-May 2020

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes characteristics of workers with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 at a meat processing facility in Nebraska.

COVID-19 Outbreak Among Employees at a Meat Processing Facility - South Dakota, March-April 2020

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes an outbreak of COVID-19 among employees at a meat processing facility in South Dakota.

Alcohol Use and Co-use of Other Substances Among Pregnant Females Aged 12-44 Years - United States, 2015-2018

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes use of alcohol along with other substances among pregnant females aged 12-44 years.

Recommendations and Reports: Essential Components of a Public Health Tuberculosis Prevention, Control, and Elimination Program: Recommendations of the Advisory Council for the Elimination of Tuberculosis and the National Tuberculosis Controllers Association

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes updated recommendations regarding tuberculosis prevention, control, and elimination.

Symptom Duration and Risk Factors for Delayed Return to Usual Health Among Outpatients with COVID-19 in a Multistate Health Care Systems Network - United States, March-June 2020

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes symptom duration and risk factors for delayed return to usual health among adults who had a positive outpatient test result for SARS-CoV-2 infection.

QuickStats: Number of Natural Heat-Related Deaths, by Sex and Age Group - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2018

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the number of heat-related deaths in 2018 by sex and age group.

Notes from the Field: Amphetamine Use Among Workers with Severe Hyperthermia - Eight States, 2010-2019

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes cases of workers who developed heat-related illnesses after taking amphetamines and working in a hot environment.

Notes from the Field: Public Health Efforts to Mitigate COVID-19 Transmission During the April 7, 2020 Election - City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, March 13-May 5, 2020

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes public health efforts to mitigate COVID-19 transmission during an election in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Notes from the Field: Rebound in Routine Childhood Vaccine Administration Following Decline During the COVID-19 Pandemic - New York City, March 1-June 27, 2020

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes a rebound in the number of routine childhood vaccines being administered in New York City after a concerning decline during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Progress Toward Hepatitis B Control - South-East Asia Region, 2016-2019

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes progress of countries in the World Health Organization's South-East Asia region toward reaching 90% hepatitis B vaccination coverage.

Deaths and Years of Potential Life Lost From Excessive Alcohol Use - United States, 2011-2015

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the number of deaths and potential years of life lost because of excessive alcohol use in the United States.

Population Point Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Based on a Statewide Random Sample - Indiana, April 25-29, 2020

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes random sample testing of persons aged ≥12 years in Indiana to assess the prevalence of active COVID-19 infection and SARS-CoV-2 antibodies.

Estimated Community Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies - Two Georgia Counties, April 28-May 3, 2020

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the use of serologic tests to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in two counties in Georgia.

Recommendations and Reports: Testing and Clinical Management of Health Care Personnel Potentially Exposed to Hepatitis C Virus - CDC Guidance, United States, 2020

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes updated guidance for laboratory testing and follow-up of healthcare personnel who have been potentially exposed to hepatitis C virus as well as recommended treatment of acute hepatitis C virus infection.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged 50-75 Years Who Received Colorectal Cancer Screening, by Poverty Status and Year - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2010 and 2018

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults aged 50-75 who received colorectal screening, by poverty status and year.

Notes from the Field: Characteristics of Tetrahydrocannabinol-Containing E-cigarette, or Vaping, Products Used by Adults - Illinois, September-October 2019

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes an online survey conducted by the Illinois Department of Public Health to increase the amount of data available regarding the prevalence of tetrahydrocannabinol-containing e-cigarette, or vaping, product use.

Notes from the Field: Effects of the COVID-19 Response on Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Efforts - United States, March-April 2020

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the importance of continuing to provide resources for tuberculosis testing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Evaluation of Online Risk Assessment To Identify Rabies Exposures Among Health Care Workers - Utah, 2019

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the use of online risk assessment tools to help health care workers identify if they have been exposed to rabies and require postexposure prophylaxis.

Identification of Substance-Exposed Newborns and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Using ICD-10-CM - 15 Hospitals, Massachusetts

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes how well International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification codes worked for estimating the prevalence of substance-exposed newborns and neonatal abstinence syndrome in Massachusetts.

Estimated County-Level Prevalence of Select Underlying Medical Conditions Associated with Increased Risk of Severe COVID-19 Illness - United States, 2018

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes U.S. county-level prevalence estimates of select underlying medical conditions that are associated with higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.

Characteristics of Persons Who Died with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) - United States, February 12-May 18, 2020

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the race/ethnicity, underlying conditions, and age group of persons from 16 public health jurisdictions who died with coronavirus disease 2019.

Absence of Apparent Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from Two Stylists After Exposure at a Hair Salon with a Universal Face Covering Policy - Springfield, Missouri, May 2020

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes absence of SARS-CoV-2 transmission at a hair salon when the stylists and their clients adhered to the community's and company's face-covering policy.

Factors Associated with Cloth Face Covering Use Among Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, April and May 2020

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the rates of cloth face covering use among U.S. adults in April and May 2020.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Who Volunteered or Worked in a Hospital, Medical Clinic, Doctor's Office, Dentist's Office, Nursing Home, or Some Other Health Care Facility, by Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2016-2018

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults who volunteered or worked in a hospital, medical clinic, doctor's office, dentist's office, nursing home, or other health care facility by sex, race, and Hispanic origin.

Continuation of Mosquito Surveillance and Control During Public Health Emergencies and Natural Disasters

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes CDC and EPA's recommendations regarding the continued use of integrated pest management during mosquitoborne disease outbreaks, non-mosquito related public health emergencies, and natural disasters.

Detection and Genetic Characterization of Community-Based SARS-CoV-2 Infections - New York City, March 2020

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes how the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene conducted sentinel surveillance of influenza-like symptoms and genetic sequencing to characterize community transmission and determine the geographic origin of SARS-CoV-2 infections.

Update on Immunodeficiency-Associated Vaccine-Derived Polioviruses - Worldwide, July 2018-December 2019

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the need to strengthen surveillance for vaccine-derived polio virus among immunodeficient patients to maintain eradication of all polioviruses.

Mumps Cases Disproportionately Affecting Persons Living with HIV Infection and Men Who Have Sex with Men - Chicago, Illinois, 2018

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the use of spatiotemporal analysis to identify clusters of people with mumps and target public health response efforts in Chicago.

Symptom Profiles of a Convenience Sample of Patients with COVID-19 - United States, January-April 2020

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the use of COVID-19 symptom profiles to inform clinical case definitions and guidance.

Vital Signs: Prescription Opioid Pain Reliever Use During Pregnancy - 34 U.S. Jurisdictions, 2019

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the importance of health care providers speaking with patients about the benefits and risks of opioid use for chronic pain management and screening pregnant women for potential misuse of opioids.

Initial and Repeated Point Prevalence Surveys to Inform SARS-CoV-2 Infection Prevention in 26 Skilled Nursing Facilities - Detroit, Michigan, March-May 2020

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes initial and repeated point prevalence surveys used to detect COVID-19 cases across 26 skilled nursing facilities in Detroit.

Update: COVID-19 Among Workers in Meat and Poultry Processing Facilities - United States, April-May 2020

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 outbreaks in meat and poultry processing facilities reported among 23 states with 87% occurring among racial or ethnic minorities.

Erratum: Vol. 69, No. 21

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

Erratum: Vol. 69, No. 21

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥65 Years Who Received Care at Home From a Nurse or Other Health Care Professional During the Past 12 Months, by Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2018

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults aged ≥65 years who received care at home from a nurse or other health care professional during the past 12 months in 2018.

Trends in Nonfatal Falls and Fall-Related Injuries Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years - United States, 2012-2018

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes falls and fall-related injuries among older adults and how health care providers can help reduce their risk of falling.

Trends in Emergency Department Visits for Contact Sports-Related Traumatic Brain Injuries Among Children - United States, 2001-2018

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the rate of emergency department visits among children due to contact sports-related traumatic brain injuries during 2001-2018.

Race/Ethnicity, Underlying Medical Conditions, Homelessness, and Hospitalization Status of Adult Patients with COVID-19 at an Urban Safety-Net Medical Center - Boston, Massachusetts, 2020

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes COVID-19 patients treated during March-May 2020 at an urban safety-net hospital serving predominantly low-income racial/ethnic minority populations.

Provision of Pediatric Immunization Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic: an Assessment of Capacity Among Pediatric Immunization Providers Participating in the Vaccines for Children Program - United States, May 2020

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes findings from a May 2020 survey of practices participating in the Vaccines for Children program offering immunization services to pediatric patients.

Increases in Health-Related Workplace Absenteeism Among Workers in Essential Critical Infrastructure Occupations During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, March-April 2020

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the risks and concerns surrounding occupational transmission of SARS-CoV-2.

RECOMMENDATIONS and REPORTS: Prevention of Hepatitis A Virus Infection in the United States: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, 2020

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes new Hepatitis A immunization recommendations.

COVID-19 Outbreak Among College Students After a Spring Break Trip to Mexico - Austin, Texas, March 26-April 5, 2020

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 during and after a college spring break trip and the measures which helped control the outbreak.

Serial Laboratory Testing for SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Incarcerated and Detained Persons in a Correctional and Detention Facility - Louisiana, April-May 2020

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the findings of testing among quarantined contacts of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 in a Louisiana correctional and detention facility.

Exposures Before Issuance of Stay-at-Home Orders Among Persons with Laboratory-Confirmed COVID-19 - Colorado, March 2020

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes exposures to SARS-CoV-2 of persons in Colorado before implementation of stay-at-home orders.

Characteristics of Adult Outpatients and Inpatients with COVID-19 - 11 Academic Medical Centers, United States, March-May 2020

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes survey findings of adult inpatients and outpatients who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Quickstats: Percentage of Families That Often or Sometimes Did Not Have Enough Food To Last 30 Days and Did Not Have Enough Money to Buy More, by Poverty Status - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2018

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of United States families that often or sometimes did not have enough food to last 30 days and did not have enough money to buy more, by poverty status during 2018

Screening for SARS-CoV-2 Infection Within a Psychiatric Hospital and Considerations for Limiting Transmission Within Residential Psychiatric Facilities - Wyoming, 2020

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes a psychiatric facility's response to prevent SARS-CoV-2 transmission after admitting two patients with COVID-19.

Use of Molecular Epidemiology to Inform Response to a Hepatitis A Outbreak - Los Angeles County, California, October 2018-April 2019

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes molecular testing used during a hepatitis A outbreak in Los Angeles County, California.

Salmonellosis Outbreak Detected by Automated Spatiotemporal Analysis - New York City, May-June 2019

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes a May 2019 outbreak of foodborne illness in New York City that was detected by using automated spatiotemporal analysis.

Medical Expenditures Attributed to Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Among Workers - United States, 2011-2015

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes a new study that shows annual medical expenditures in the public administration industry had the highest medical expenditure per person for treatment of both diseases.

Potential Indirect Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Use of Emergency Departments for Acute Life-Threatening Conditions - United States, January-May 2020

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the decline in emergency department visits for heart attack, stroke, and hyperglycemic crisis in the 10 weeks following declaration of the COVID-19 national emergency.

Characteristics Associated with Hospitalization Among Patients with COVID-19 - Metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, March - April 2020

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes data findings for hospitalized and nonhospitalized COVID-19 patients from six metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, hospitals and associated outpatient clinics.

RECOMMENDATIONS and REPORTS: Assessing Solid Organ Donors and Monitoring Transplant Recipients for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B Virus, and Hepatitis C Virus Infection - U.S. Public Health Service Guideline, 2020

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the June 2020 U.S. Public Health Service guidelines which recommend actions healthcare providers can take before and after transplant to minimize the risk of infection

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Currently Have Asthma, by Sex and Race/Ethnicity - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2017-2018

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes that during 2017-2018, women aged ≥18 years were more likely than men to currently have asthma.

Notes from the Field: Measles Outbreak Associated with International Air Travel - California, March-April 2017

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes a 2017 measles outbreak in California associated with international air travel.

Notes from the Field: E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use-Associated Lung Injury Cases During the COVID-19 Response - California, 2020

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes eight patients hospitalized with e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury and reported to the California Department of Public Health in April 2020 during the early coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

Progress Toward Polio Eradication - Worldwide, January 2018-March 2020

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes efforts to conduct polio immunization and surveillance activities and the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 on these efforts.

Outbreaks Associated with Untreated Recreational Water - California, Maine, and Minnesota, 2018-2019

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report highlights three examples of disease outbreaks linked to untreated recreational water that occurred during 2018-2019.

HIV Testing Trends at Visits to Physician Offices, Community Health Centers, and Emergency Departments - United States, 2009-2017

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes that during 2009-2017, human immunodeficiency virus testing at U.S. physician offices, community health centers, and emergency departments remained low.

Characteristics of Women of Reproductive Age with Laboratory-Confirmed SARS-CoV-2 Infection by Pregnancy Status - United States, January 20-June 7, 2020

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 16:58:00 GMT

Data findings on pregnant and nonpregnant women with laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection and found that pregnant women are more likely admitted to an intensive care unit admission and to receive mechanical ventilation.

Public Attitudes, Behaviors, and Beliefs Related to COVID-19, Stay-at-Home Orders, Nonessential Business Closures, and Public Health Guidance - United States, New York City, and Los Angeles, May 5-12, 2020

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes a survey taken during May among adults in the United States that found widespread support for stay-at-home orders and nonessential business closures and a high degree of adherence to COVID-19 mitigation guidelines.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 Case Surveillance - United States, January 22-May 30, 2020

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the most common underlying health conditions among COVID-19 cases in the United States as of May 30, 2020.

QuickStats: Reason for the Most Recent Colonoscopy, Among Adults Aged 50-75 Years Who Had a Test in the Past 10 Years - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2018

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of U.S. adults aged 50-75 years without a personal history of colorectal cancer who had a colonoscopy in the past 10 years.

Progress Toward Rubella Elimination - Western Pacific Region, 2000-2019

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes progress in rubella elimination in the Western Pacific Region.

Outbreak of Severe Hypoglycemia After Ingestion of a Male Enhancement Supplement - Virginia, August-November 2019

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report documents that consumers who purchase and use over-the-counter male enhancement supplements could be at risk for life-threatening complications from undeclared prescription ingredients.

Detection of Ciprofloxacin-Resistant, β-Lactamase-Producing Neisseria meningitidis Serogroup Y Isolates - United States, 2019-2020

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes a novel, antibiotic-resistant strain of Neisseria meningitidis bacteria that has been detected in the United States.

Heat-Related Deaths - United States, 2004-2018

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the number and rate of heat-related deaths that occurred in the United States during 2004-2018.

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Emergency Department Visits - United States, January 1, 2019-May 30, 2020

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes that emergency department visits have declined 42% during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic according to the National Syndromic Surveillance Program.

Knowledge and Practices Regarding Safe Household Cleaning and Disinfection for COVID-19 Prevention - United States, May 2020

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes gaps in knowledge about safe preparation, use, and storage of cleaners and disinfectants identified by an internet panel survey.

First Reported Cases of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Companion Animals - New York, March-April 2020

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report indicates that two domestic cats are the first reported companion animals with SARS-CoV-2 infection in the United States.

SARS-CoV-2 Infections and Serologic Responses from a Sample of U.S. Navy Service Members - USS Theodore Roosevelt, April 2020

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes a coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak among young adult U.S. service members aboard an aircraft carrier.

QuickStats: Percentage of Families That Did Not Get Needed Medical Care Because of Cost, by Poverty Status - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2013 and 2018

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the decreased percentage from 2013 to 2018 of all families that did not get needed medical care because of cost in the past 12 months.

Notes from the Field: High Prevalence of Fentanyl Detected by the Maryland Emergency Department Drug Surveillance System - Baltimore, Maryland, 2019

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes a new University of Maryland study that found that after implementing enhanced testing methods, fentanyl topped the list of drugs detected in overdose patients at two Baltimore hospital emergency departments.

Notes from the Field: Measles Outbreak on an Army Post and a Neighboring Community - El Paso, Texas, July-September 2019

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes two suspected cases of measles in early July 2019 by the El Paso Department of Public Health and Army Public Health at Fort Bliss.

Trends in Pneumoconiosis Deaths - United States, 1999-2018

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the trends in pneumoconiosis-associated deaths and the need for maintaining exposure prevention measures and continued surveillance.

Evidence for Limited Early Spread of COVID-19 Within the United States, January--February 2020

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes evidence suggesting that limited U.S. community transmission of COVID-19 likely began in late January or early February 2020, after a single importation from China, followed by multiple importations from Europe.

COVID-19 Monitoring and Response Among U.S. Air Force Basic Military Trainees - Texas, March-April 2020

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes nonpharmaceutical interventions that limited COVID-19 incidence among basic trainees in Texas.

Mortality Among Persons with Both Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Aged ≥25 Years, by Industry and Occupation - United States, 1999-2016

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes higher rates of death for persons aged ≥25 years with both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in certain industries and occupations.

Erratum: Vol. 69, No. 12

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 16:58:00 GMT

Erratum: Vol. 69, No. 12

QuickStats: Prevalence of High Total Cholesterol Among Adults Aged ≥20 Years, by Age Group and Sex - National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2015-2018

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes prevalence of high total cholesterol among adults aged ≥20 years, by age group and sex during 2015-2018.

Multistate Mumps Outbreak Originating from Asymptomatic Transmission at a Nebraska Wedding - Six States, August-October 2019

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes a multistate outbreak following contact with an asymptomatic, fully vaccinated index patient who reported extensive social interactions at a wedding.

Missed Opportunities for Prevention of Congenital Syphilis - United States, 2018

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 16:58:00 GMT

In 2018, half of U.S. syphilis cases in newborns occurred due to gaps in testing and treatment during prenatal care.

QuickStats: Cancer and Heart Disease Death Rates, Among Men and Women Aged 45-64 Years - United States, 1999-2018

Thu, 28 May 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the heart disease and cancer death rate for both men and women aged 45-64 years during 1999-2018.

Notes from the Field: Impact of a Mass Drug Administration Campaign Using a Novel Three-Drug Regimen on Lymphatic Filariasis Antigenemia --- American Samoa, 2019

Thu, 28 May 2020 16:58:00 GMT

Progress has been made toward lymphatic filariasis elimination in American Samoa, but success will depend on continuing recommended control activities in the territory, including mass drug administration.

Universal and Serial Laboratory Testing for SARS-CoV-2 at a Long-Term Care Skilled Nursing Facility for Veterans --- Los Angeles, California, 2020

Thu, 28 May 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes how universal, serial reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction testing of residents in a long-term care skilled nursing facility in Los Angeles, California, helped to interrupt transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 in the facility.

Evaluation of a Program to Improve Linkage to and Retention in Care Among Refugees with Hepatitis B Virus Infection - Three U.S. Cities, 2006-2018

Thu, 28 May 2020 16:58:00 GMT

Identification and management of hepatitis B infection in children and adults from countries with a high prevalence of infection, including refugees, is important for protecting their health and preventing transmission to others.

Prevalence of and Changes in Tooth Loss Among Adults Aged ≥50 Years with Selected Chronic Conditions --- United States, 1999--2004 and 2011--2016

Thu, 28 May 2020 16:58:00 GMT

Having chronic conditions is associated with increased tooth loss. Primary care providers can educate their patients about the importance of good oral health and screen and refer them for needed dental care.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years with Disability, by Diagnosed Diabetes Status and Age Group --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2018

Thu, 21 May 2020 16:58:00 GMT

In 2018, among adults aged ≥18 years, those ever receiving a diagnosis of diabetes were more likely to have disability than those never receiving a diagnosis of diabetes.

Notes from the Field: Assessing the Role of Food Handlers in Hepatitis A Virus Transmission --- Multiple States, 2016--2019

Thu, 21 May 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes hepatitis A outbreak cases reported from 26 states as of September 13, 2019.

Surveillance to Track Progress Toward Polio Eradication --- Worldwide, 2018--2019

Thu, 21 May 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes 2018-2019 poliovirus surveillance data, focusing on 40 outbreak and high-risk priority countries.

Update on Extensively Drug-Resistant Salmonella Serotype Typhi Infections Among Travelers to or from Pakistan and Report of Ceftriaxone-Resistant Salmonella Serotype Typhi Infections Among Travelers to Iraq --- United States, 2018--2019

Thu, 21 May 2020 16:58:00 GMT

New findings from CDC's enhanced surveillance system show that ceftriaxone-resistant Salmonella Typhi, the bacteria that causes typhoid fever, is a growing public health threat in Pakistan and Iraq.

High COVID-19 Attack Rate Among Attendees at Events at a Church --- Arkansas, March 2020

Thu, 21 May 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes the high COVID-19 attack rate among 92 attendees at a rural Arkansas church during March 6-11.

Decline in Child Vaccination Coverage During the COVID-19 Pandemic --- Michigan Care Improvement Registry, May 2016--May 2020

Thu, 21 May 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes data analyzed from the Michigan Care Improvement Registry to assess changes in vaccine doses administered to children and the effects of those changes on up-to-date status for vaccinations recommended at milestone ages.

Outbreak of Norovirus Illness Among Wildfire Evacuation Shelter Populations --- Butte and Glenn Counties, California, November 2018

Thu, 21 May 2020 16:58:00 GMT

This report describes norovirus outbreaks in eight out of nine emergency shelters that housed people fleeing from California's Camp Fire in 2018.

COVID-19 in Correctional and Detention Facilities --- United States, February--April 2020

Thu, 14 May 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 cases among incarcerated or detained persons or staff members across 420 correctional and detention facilities in the United States.

Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Routine Pediatric Vaccine Ordering and Administration --- United States, 2020

Thu, 14 May 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the impact of the pandemic on pediatric vaccination in the United States by examining two data sources: Vaccines for Children Program and Vaccine Safety Datalink.

Public Health Response to COVID-19 Cases in Correctional and Detention Facilities - Louisiana, March-April 2020

Thu, 14 May 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases among incarcerated or detained persons in facilities in Louisiana and the COVID-19 Management Assessment and Response tool used to identify awareness and understanding of guidance.

Identification and Monitoring of International Travelers During the Initial Phase of an Outbreak of COVID-19 --- California, February 3--March 17, 2020

Thu, 14 May 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes efforts by the California Department of Public Health in screening travelers at airports and subsequent monitoring to prevent introduction of COVID-19 to California communities.

Preliminary Estimate of Excess Mortality During the COVID-19 Outbreak --- New York City, March 11--May 2, 2020

Thu, 14 May 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report provides an estimate of excess deaths in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic.

High SARS-CoV-2 Attack Rate Following Exposure at a Choir Practice --- Skagit County, Washington, March 2020

Thu, 14 May 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the high attack rate of SARS-CoV-2 following a choir practice attended by 61 persons in Skagit County, Washington.

QuickStats: Percentage of Deaths, by Place of Death --- National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2000--2018

Thu, 14 May 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of deaths from all causes that occurred in a hospital, in the decedent's home, and in a long-term care facility in 2018.

Survival and HIV-Free Survival Among Children Aged ≤3 Years --- Eight Sub-Saharan African Countries, 2015--2017

Thu, 14 May 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Providing antiretroviral treatment to women living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection before, during, and after pregnancy is critical for preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV and improving child survival.

Vital Signs: Postpartum Depressive Symptoms and Provider Discussions About Perinatal Depression --- United States, 2018

Thu, 14 May 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Not all women who see a health care provider during or after pregnancy are asked about depression, which means opportunities to identify and treat women with depression might be missed.

High Prevalence of Hepatitis C Infection Among Adult Patients at Four Urban Emergency Departments --- Birmingham, Oakland, Baltimore, and Boston, 2015--2017

Thu, 14 May 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a new study that found universal hepatitis C testing in emergency departments identified a greater number of previously unrecognized infections, especially in persons born after 1965.

Improving Detection and Response to Respiratory Events --- Kenya, April 2016--April 2020

Thu, 07 May 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Piloted in Kenya, the Detection and Response to Respiratory Events (DaRRE) strategy could serve as a model for other countries in the region to build capacity for prevention, detection, and response to respiratory disease outbreaks.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Have Difficulty Seeing Even When Wearing Glasses, by Poverty Status --- National Health Interview Survey, United States 2018

Thu, 07 May 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of adults aged ≥18 years who had difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses in 2018.

Notes from the Field: Large Measles Outbreak in Orthodox Jewish Communities --- Jerusalem District, Israel, 2018--2019

Thu, 07 May 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Global measles elimination is hindered by recurrent outbreaks, emerging characteristically in undervaccinated populations.

Prevalence of Self-Reported Hypertension and Antihypertensive Medication Use by County and Rural-Urban Classification --- United States, 2017

Thu, 07 May 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report indicates that hypertension is highest in rural areas (40%), compared with the most urban areas (29%).

Public Health Response to the Initiation and Spread of Pandemic COVID-19 in the United States, February 24--April 21, 2020

Fri, 01 May 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes various factors that contributed to accelerated spread of coronavirus disease 2019 during February--April 2020.

COVID-19 Among Workers in Meat and Poultry Processing Facilities --- 19 States, April 2020

Fri, 01 May 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report indicates that coronavirus disease 2019 cases among workers in 115 meat or poultry processing facilities were reported by 19 states.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Suicide Rates, by State --- National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2018

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report indicates that in 2018, the U.S. suicide rate was 14.2 per 100,000 standard population, with rates varying by state.

Progress Toward Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Elimination --- Worldwide, 2000--2018

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report indicates that during 2000-2018, 45 countries achieved maternal and neonatal tetanus elimination, reported neonatal tetanus cases decreased 90%, and estimated deaths declined 85%.

Preliminary Incidence and Trends of Infections with Pathogens Transmitted Commonly Through Food --- Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network, 10 U.S. Sites, 2016--2019

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report indicates that incidence of infections caused by Listeria, Salmonella, and Shigella remained unchanged, and those caused by all other pathogens reported to the Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network increased during 2019.

Notes from the Field: Cholera Outbreak --- Zimbabwe, September 2018--March 2019

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

A 2018 cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe underscored the importance of community-wide water, sanitation, and hygiene interventions, as well as vaccination and outbreak detection in reducing cholera's impact.

COVID-19 Outbreak Among Three Affiliated Homeless Service Sites --- King County, Washington, 2020

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes a COVID-19 outbreak detected at three affiliated homeless shelters in Seattle, Washington.

Assessment of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Prevalence in Homeless Shelters --- Four U.S. Cities, March 27--April 15, 2020

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes an investigation of coronavirus disease 2019 in residents and staff members from homeless shelters in four U.S. cities.

EARLY RELEASE: Characteristics and Clinical Outcomes of Adult Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19 --- Georgia, March 2020

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report characterizes a cohort of hospitalized adults with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Georgia in which black patients were overrepresented and one in four hospitalized patients had no recognized risk factors for severe COVID-19.

RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS: Preexposure Prophylaxis for Prevention of HIV Acquisition Among Adolescents: Clinical Considerations, 2020

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes clinical considerations for prescribing preexposure prophylaxis for human immunodeficiency virus prevention among adolescents.

QuickStats: Percentage of Currently Employed Adults Aged ≥ 18 Years Who Reported an Average of ≤ 6 Hours of Sleep per 24-Hour Period, by Employment Category---National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2008--2009

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

The percentage of employed adults who reported an average of ≤6 hours of sleep per 24-hour period increased from 28.4% during 2008-2009 to 32.6% during 2017-2018.

Notes from the Field: Multiple Cruise Ship Outbreaks of Norovirus Associated with Frozen Fruits and Berries --- United States, 2019

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This investigation highlights the importance of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) surveillance at sea to identify contaminated foods at sea not yet implicated on land and to prevent transmission of AGE illness through U.S. ports.

Notes from the Field: Outbreak of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection Among Persons Who Inject Drugs - Cabell County, West Virginia, 2018-2019

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

A recent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) outbreak among people who inject drugs in Cabell County, West Virginia, underscores the importance of HIV prevention, diagnosis, and care in communities with high rates of substance use disorder.

Update on Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Outbreaks - Worldwide, July 2019-February 2020

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Circulating vaccine-derived polioviruses can emerge in settings with low poliovirus immunity and can cause paralysis.

Erratum: Vol. 69, No. SS-4

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Erratum: Vol. 69, No. SS-4

Cleaning and Disinfectant Chemical Exposures and Temporal Associations with COVID-19 --- National Poison Data System, United States, January 1, 2020--March 31, 2020

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Exposures to cleaners and disinfectants reported to the National Poison Data System, a surveillance system of poison center calls, increased substantially beginning in March 2020.

Transmission of COVID-19 to Health Care Personnel During Exposures to a Hospitalized Patient --- Solano County, California, February 2020

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Unprotected, prolonged patient contact, as well as certain exposures, including some aerosol-generating procedures, were associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection among health care personnel.

Geographic Differences in COVID-19 Cases, Deaths, and Incidence --- United States, February 12--April 7, 2020

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report highlights geographic differences in COVID-19 cases, deaths, incidence, and changing incidence in the United States.

Hospitalization Rates and Characteristics of Patients Hospitalized with Laboratory-Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 --- COVID-NET, 14 States, March 1--30, 2020

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

The Coronavirus Disease 2019-Associated Hospitalization Surveillance Network (COVID-NET) was implemented to produce robust, weekly, age-stratified COVID-19-associated hospitalization rates.

Community Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 at Two Family Gatherings --- Chicago, Illinois, February--March 2020

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Investigation of COVID-19 cases in Chicago identified a cluster of 16 confirmed or probable cases, including three deaths, likely resulting from one introduction.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Drug Overdose Death Rates, by State --- United States, 2018

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

In 2018, 23 states and DC had drug overdose death rates that were higher than the national rate of 20.7 per 100,000.

Notes from the Field: Brucella abortus RB51 Infections Associated with Consumption of Raw Milk from Pennsylvania --- 2017 and 2018

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

All milk should be pasteurized to prevent infections from harmful bacteria in raw milk.

Progress Toward Measles Elimination --- Eastern Mediterranean Region, 2013--2019

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

The number of children in the Eastern Mediterranean Region receiving 2 doses of measles vaccine increased during 2013-2018, but vaccination coverage remains below levels (≥95%) that the World Health Organization recommend for measles elimination.

Trends in Incidence of Cancers of the Oral Cavity and Pharynx --- United States 2007--2016

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

From 2007 to 2016, incidence of cancers of the oral cavity and pharynx combined increased. The increase could be driven by increases in human papillomavirus-associated cancers.

EARLY RELEASE: Characteristics of Health Care Personnel with COVID-19 --- United States, February 12--April 9, 2020

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Improving surveillance through routine reporting of occupation and industry not only benefits health care personnel, but all workers during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

EARLY RELEASE: Timing of Community Mitigation and Changes in Reported COVID-19 and Community Mobility --- Four U.S. Metropolitan Areas, February 26--April 1, 2020

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

During February 26-April 1, 2020, community mobility (a proxy measure for social distancing) in the metropolitan areas of San Francisco, Seattle, New Orleans, and New York City declined, decreasing with each community mitigation policy issued and as case counts increased.

Presymptomatic Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 - Singapore, January 23-March 16, 2020

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Investigation of all 243 cases of COVID-19 reported in Singapore during January 23-March 16 identified seven clusters of cases in which presymptomatic transmission is the most likely explanation for the occurrence of secondary cases.

Rapid Sentinel Surveillance for COVID-19 - Santa Clara County, California, March 2020

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

On February 27, 2020, the Santa Clara County Public Health Department (SCCPHD) identified its first case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) associated with probable community transmission (i.e., infection among persons without a known exposure by travel or close contact with a patient with confirmed COVID-19)

Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Among Residents and Staff Members of an Independent and Assisted Living Community for Older Adults --- Seattle, Washington, 2020

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

In the Seattle, Washington metropolitan area, where the first case of novel coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19) in the United States was reported, a community-level outbreak is ongoing with evidence of rapid spread and high morbidity and mortality among older adults in long-term care skilled nursing facilities (SNFs).

Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Children --- United States, February 12--April 2, 2020

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

In this preliminary description of pediatric U.S. COVID-19 cases, relatively few children with COVID-19 are hospitalized, and fewer children than adults experience fever, cough, or shortness of breath.

RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS: CDC Recommendations for Hepatitis C Screening Among Adults --- United States, 2020

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

The epidemiology of hepatitis C is changing in the United States As a result, CDC now recommends one-time hepatitis C screening for all adults and screening of all pregnant women during every pregnancy.

QuickStats: Percentage of Persons Who Had a Cold in the Past 2 Weeks, by Age Group and Calendar Quarter --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2018

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

The report describes the percentage of persons of all ages who had a cold during the past two weeks in 2018.

Update to U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, 2016: Updated Recommendations for the Use of Contraception Among Women at High Risk for HIV Infection

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Women at high risk for human immunodeficiency virus are eligible to use all hormonal contraceptive methods and intrauterine devices.

Vital Signs: Newly Reported Acute and Chronic Hepatitis C Cases --- United States, 2009--2018

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

New report shows hepatitis C is increasing dramatically in the United States, especially among younger adults.

Prevalence of Self-Reported Hypertension and Antihypertensive Medication Use Among Adults --- United States, 2017

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Analysis of 2017 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data found that approximately one third of U.S. adults reported having hypertension, and an estimated 75% of those reporting having hypertension reported using antihypertensive medication.

Notes from the Field: Seasonal Human Influenza A(H3N2) and Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 Reassortant Infection - Idaho, 2019

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 16:37:00 GMT

This report describes CDC's first detection of this type of seasonal human influenza A(H3N2) and influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 reassortment.

QuickStats: Prevalence of Obesity and Severe Obesity Among Persons Aged 2-19 Years - National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999-2000 through 2017-2018

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

From 1999-2000 to 2017-2018, the prevalence of obesity among persons aged 2-19 years increased from 13.9% to 19.3%, and the prevalence of severe obesity increased from 3.6% to 6.1%.

Erratum: Vol. 69, No. 11

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Erratum: Vol. 69, No. 11

Notes from the Field: First Evidence of Locally Acquired Dengue Since 1944 - Guam, 2019

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Local transmission of dengue virus on Guam was reported for the first time in 75 years. Transmission was likely driven by Aedes albopictus mosquitoes after the previously known vector, Aedes aegypti, was eradicated by the US military after World War II.

Nonfatal Drug Overdoses Treated in Emergency Departments - United States, 2016-2017

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

In the United States, rates of nonfatal overdose visits to emergency departments increased from 2016 to 2017 for all drugs (4.3%), all opioids (3.1%), nonheroin opioids (3.6%), heroin (3.6%), and cocaine (32.9%), while rates of overdoses involving benzodiazepines decreased (5.2%).

Antiretroviral Therapy and Viral Suppression Among Active Duty Service Members with Incident HIV Infection - United States, January 2012-June 2018

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

The Department of Defense model of human immunodeficiency virus care demonstrates that the goals of high antiretroviral therapy uptake and viral suppression can be achieved and maintained in a large health care system.

Lifetime Prevalence of Self-Reported Work-Related Health Problems Among U.S. Workers - United States, 2018

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Work-related health problems affect a large number of the workers in the United States.

Preliminary Estimates of the Prevalence of Selected Underlying Health Conditions Among Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 - United States, February 12-March 28, 2020

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Based on preliminary U.S. data, people with select underlying health conditions (e.g. diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and chronic lung disease) and known risk factors for respiratory infections (e.g. smoking) appear to be at higher risk for severe disease (hospitalizations and admission to intensive care units) from COVID-19 than people without these conditions.

Asymptomatic and Presymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infections in Residents of a Long-Term Care Skilled Nursing Facility - King County, Washington, March 2020

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Following identification of a case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in a health care worker, 76 of 82 residents of a long-term care skilled nursing facility were tested for SARS-CoV-2; 23 (30.3%) had positive test results, approximately half of whom were asymptomatic or presymptomatic on the day of testing.

Public Health Responses to COVID-19 Outbreaks on Cruise Ships - Worldwide, February-March 2020

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

More than 800 cases of laboratory-confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 cases occurred during outbreaks on three cruise ship voyages, and cases linked to several additional cruises have been reported across the United States.

COVID-19 in a Long-Term Care Facility - King County, Washington, February 27-March 9, 2020

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes outbreaks of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities that can spread rapidly and have significant impact on older adults with chronic underlying medical conditions.

Severe Outcomes Among Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) - United States, February 12-March 16, 2020

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

COVID-19 can result in severe disease, including hospitalization, admission to an intensive care unit, and death, especially among older adults. Everyone can take actions, such as social distancing, to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect older adults from severe illness.

Surveillance Summaries: Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children Aged 8 Years - Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 11 Sites, United States, 2016

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

CDC estimates ASD prevalence among children aged 8 years.

Surveillance Summaries: Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children Aged 4 Years - Early Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, Six Sites, United States, 2016

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

CDC monitors early identification of ASD among children aged 4 years.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Who Had a Severe Headache or Migraine in the Past 3 Months, by Sex and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2018

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

In 2018, women were nearly twice as likely as men to have had a severe headache or migraine in the past 3 months (20.1% versus 10.6%), both overall and within each age group.

Erratum - Vol 69, No 7

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Erratum - Vol 69, No 7

Notes from the Field: Nationwide Hepatitis E Outbreak Concentrated in Informal Settlements - Namibia, 2017-2020

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This hepatitis E outbreak has developed into Namibia's first reported nationwide outbreak and is a protracted event occurring mainly in informal settlements with poor water, sanitation, and hygiene conditions.

Notes from the Field: Ongoing Cluster of Highly Related Disseminated Gonococcal Infections - Southwest Michigan, 2019

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection that rarely can spread to other parts of the body and cause serious complications. In addition to prevention, early diagnosis and treatment might prevent severe disease and complications.

Nonfatal Violent Workplace Crime Characteristics and Rates by Occupation - United States, 2007-2015

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Approximately eight nonfatal violent workplace crimes were reported per 1,000 U.S. workers during 2007-2015; 58% of crimes were not reported to police. Highest rates of crime were among protective services, community and social services, and health care occupations.

Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment Scale-Up Among Antiretroviral Therapy Patients - 16 Countries Supported by the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, 2017-2019

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Tuberculosis preventive treatment (TPT) decreases morbidity and mortality among persons living with human immunodeficiency virus infection but remains underutilized. The U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief has committed to providing TPT to all eligible persons receiving antiretroviral therapy by 2021.

Genotyping and Subtyping Cryptosporidium To Identify Risk Factors and Transmission Patterns - Nebraska, 2015-2017

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Molecular typing of Cryptosporidium in Nebraska during 2015-2017 found that C. parvum cases were associated with animal exposures in rural settings, whereas C. hominis cases were more likely to occur in urban areas.

Patterns and Characteristics of Methamphetamine Use Among Adults - United States, 2015-2018

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Methamphetamine is a highly addictive central nervous system stimulant. In recent years, methamphetamine availability and methamphetamine-related harms have been increasing in the United States.

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Surveillance and Containment Measures for the First 100 Patients with COVID-19 in Singapore - January 2-February 29, 2020

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

First detected in China in late 2019, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) transmission has spread globally. Singapore implemented a multipronged surveillance and containment strategy that contributed to enhanced case ascertainment and slowing of the outbreak.

Initial Investigation of Transmission of COVID-19 Among Crew Members During Quarantine of a Cruise Ship - Yokohama, Japan, February 2020

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes findings from the initial phase of an investigation into COVID-19 cases among cruise ship crew members quarantined at the Port of Yokohama, Japan, during February 4-12, 2020.

Surveillance Summaries: National Toxic Substances Incidents Program - Nine States, 2010-2014

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

CDC summarizes 2010-2014 data from the National Toxic Incidents Program, which collected data on any uncontrolled or illegal acute (lasting <72 hours) release of any toxic substance including chemical, biologic, radiologic, and medical materials.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged 50-75 Years Who Met Colorectal Screening Recommendations - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2018

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

In 2018, 67.0% of U.S. adults aged 50-75 years met the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations for colorectal cancer screening; 60.6% had a colonoscopy in the past 10 years.

Delayed Identification of Infants Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing - Minnesota, 2012-2016

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Using the findings from this report to develop public health initiatives that target certain populations could improve timely identification, reduce the risk for language delay, and enhance outcomes in children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Variation in Adult Outpatient Opioid Prescription Dispensing by Age and Sex - United States, 2008-2018

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Efforts to improve opioid prescribing need to consider the unique needs of women and older adults while using multimodal approaches to pain management.

Drug and Opioid-Involved Overdose Deaths - United States, 2017-2018

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

From 2017 to 2018, U.S. overdose death rates involving synthetic opioids (excluding methadone) increased by 10%, death rates involving heroin decreased by 4%, and prescription opioid-involved overdose death rates decreased by 13.5%.

Tuberculosis - United States, 2019

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Progress towards eliminating tuberculosis (TB) in the United States has slowed, underscoring the need to ramp up TB prevention efforts.

Global Epidemiology of Tuberculosis and Progress Toward Meeting Global Targets - Worldwide, 2018

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Worldwide, tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death from a single infectious disease and is especially deadly for persons living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Although recent trends point to modest progress towards global TB targets, more focus and commitment is needed to find, cure, and prevent TB.

World TB Day - March 24, 2020

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

World TB Day is observed each year on March 24, providing an opportunity to increase awareness about tuberculosis (TB) and the actions needed to find, treat, and prevent this devastating disease.

QuickStats: Percentage of Children and Adolescents Aged 4-17 Years with Serious Emotional or Behavioral Difficulties, by Sex and Urbanization Level - National Health Interview Survey, 2016-2018

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

During 2016-2018, the percentage of children and adolescents aged 4-17 years with serious emotional or behavioral difficulties was higher among those living in nonmetropolitan areas (6.7%) than among those living in metropolitan areas (5.3%).

Notes from the Field: Carbapenemase-Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae in a Ventilator-Capable Skilled Nursing Facility - Maricopa County, Arizona, July-November 2018

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Maricopa County Department of Public Health in Arizona investigated a cluster of two genetically similar antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections in residents of the ventilator-capable unit of a skilled nursing facility to look for health care-associated bacterial spread.

Notes from the Field: Opioid-Involved Overdose Deaths with Fentanyl or Fentanyl Analogs Detected - 28 States and the District of Columbia, July 2016-December 2018

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

The declines in overdose deaths with fentanyl analogs (carfentanil, furanylfentanyl, acrylfentanyl, and cyclopropylfentanyl) detected contributed to declines in opioid-involved overdose deaths during 2018 among a subset of states, even as deaths with fentanyl detected increased over time, which highlights the continued need to test for fentanyl analogs.

Screening for Alcohol Use and Brief Counseling of Adults - 13 States and the District of Columbia, 2017

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Screening all adults for excessive alcohol use, including binge drinking, using validated tools can help health care providers advise adults who drink too much. Advice should include the impact of excessive alcohol use on the patient's health and helping interested patients to take steps to reduce their drinking.

Investigation of Presumptive HIV Transmission Associated with Hospitalization Using Nucleotide Sequence Analysis - New York, 2017

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Health care associated transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is rare in the United States; however, investigations of acute HIV infection in persons with recent health care exposure and no traditional risk factors should consider whether health care-associated transmission likely occurred.

Vital Signs: Colorectal Cancer Screening Test Use - United States, 2018

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Of cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. This report describes current CRC screening prevalence by age, various demographic factors, and state.

Active Monitoring of Persons Exposed to Patients with Confirmed COVID-19 - United States, January-February 2020

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 18:03:00 GMT

CDC and public health authorities have learned more about COVID-19 through active contact tracing and monitoring of people who have been exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Suicide Rates, by Sex and Three Most Common Methods - United States, 2000-2018

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 18:00:00 GMT

The three most common methods of suicide among males and females during 2000-2018 were by firearm, suffocation, and poisoning. Throughout the period 2000-2018, suicide rates by all methods were higher among males than among females, with the greatest difference in the rates for suicide by firearm.

Notes from the Field: Monkey Bite in a Public Park and Possible Exposure to Herpes B Virus - Thailand, 2018

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Macaques in public settings, such as parks, often carry herpes B virus, and persons visiting areas with free-ranging macaques should avoid close contact with these animals.

Intervention To Stop Transmission of Imported Pneumonic Plague - Uganda, 2019

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Rapid identification of a suspected case of pneumonic plague in the remote West Nile region of Uganda and the timely response by well-trained Ugandan health officials in the form of contact tracing, antibiotic prophylaxis, and community education prevented any additional cases of plague from occurring.

E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use-Associated Lung Injury Among Clusters of Patients Reporting Shared Product Use - Wisconsin, 2019

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report further confirms that tetrahydrocannabinol cartridges containing vitamin E acetate are strongly linked to e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injuries in Wisconsin.

Student-Reported School Safety Perceptions, Connectedness, and Absenteeism Following a Multiple-Fatality School Shooting - Broward County, Florida, February 14-21, 2018

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 18:00:00 GMT

The findings of this report reveal detrimental changes to perceived school safety and absenteeism and an increase in school connectedness among students immediately following a shooting in a nearby school.

Deaths from Fall-Related Traumatic Brain Injury - United States, 2008-2017

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Nationally, there was a 17% increase in age-adjusted rate of traumatic brain injury-related deaths due to falls, highlighting the importance of preventing falls, especially among older adults.

Brain Injury Awareness Month - March 2020

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Brain Injury Awareness Month, recognized each March, provides an important opportunity to bring attention to the prevention of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and to promote strategies to improve the quality of life for persons living with TBI and their families.

Update: Public Health Response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outbreak -United States, February 24, 2020

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Fourteen cases have been diagnosed in the United States, in addition to 39 cases among repatriated persons from high-risk settings, for a current total of 53 cases within the United States. U.S. government agencies and public health partners are implementing aggressive measures to slow and try to contain transmission of COVID-19 in the United States.

QuickStats: Percentage of Children Aged <18 Years Who Received a Well-Child Checkup in the Past 12 Months, by Age Group and Year - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2008 and 2018

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes that the percentage of children aged 0-17 years who received a well-child checkup increased from 75.8% in 2008 to 86.5% in 2018.

Notes from the Field: Syndromic Surveillance Used To Monitor Emergency Department Visits During a Synthetic Cannabinoid Overdose Outbreak - Connecticut, August 2018

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT

In 2018, the Connecticut Department of Public Health was able to use syndromic surveillance to rapidly understand the magnitude of an outbreak of synthetic cannabinoid overdoses and provide timely information to state and local health departments.

Expansion of HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis to 35 PEPFAR-Supported Early Program Adopters, October 2016-September 2018

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT

When taken daily, preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) reduces the risk of acquiring human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). PrEP is an important tool for preventing HIV among persons at substantial risk for HIV infection, including female sex workers, men who have sex with men, transgender women, and persons who inject drugs.

Fatal Case of Legionnaires' Disease After Home Exposure to Legionella pneumophila Serogroup 3 - Wisconsin, 2018

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT

The case described in this report highlights the potential for people at risk for Legionnaires' disease to be exposed to Legionella through home water systems containing the bacteria and demonstrates the difficulty of removing the bacteria from residential settings.

Screening for Lung Cancer - 10 States, 2017

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Many adults who meet the criteria to be screened for lung cancer do not report recommended screening. Efforts to educate health care providers and patients might increase appropriate lung cancer screening.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Percentage of Adults Aged ≥25 Years Who Saw a Dentist in the Past Year, by Education Level and Sex - National Health Interview Survey, 2018

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT

In 2018, among adults aged ≥25 years, women (69.4%) were more likely than men (61.2%) to have seen a dentist in the past year. The percentage of men and women who saw a dentist in the past year increased as education level increased.

Notes from the Field: Characteristics of Million Hearts Hypertension Control Champions, 2012-2019

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT

The Million Hearts Hypertension Control Champions, a national recognition program, demonstrates that achieving high hypertension control rates is possible across a range of health care settings and among patient populations at high risk for having uncontrolled hypertension.

Autochthonous Chagas Disease - Missouri, 2018

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT

In 2017, a person's blood donation in Missouri screened positive for antibodies to Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite that causes Chagas disease. Based on the epidemiologic, clinical, and laboratory data, the reported case likely represents the first documented autochthonous case of Chagas disease in Missouri.

State and Territorial Laws Prohibiting Sales of Tobacco Products to Persons Aged <21 Years - United States, December 20, 2019

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT

A comprehensive strategy combining comprehensive smoke-free laws and pricing strategies, as well as strategies such as raising the minimum legal sales age for tobacco products to 21 years, can help prevent and reduce youth tobacco product use.

Characteristics and Health Status of Informal Unpaid Caregivers - 44 States, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, 2015-2017

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Informal, unpaid caregivers provide important support to family members, friends, and the health care system and might compromise their own health to provide this support.

Interim Estimates of 2019-20 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness - United States, February 2020

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT

CDC preliminary vaccine effectiveness estimates show 2019-20 influenza vaccines providing substantial protective benefit, particularly among children, who have been hard hit by influenza this season. Influenza vaccines are reducing the risk for having to go to the doctor with influenza illness by 45% overall and by 55% in children.

Persons Evaluated for 2019 Novel Coronavirus - United States, January 2020

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Health care providers should remain vigilant about possible 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) exposures not only among returning travelers from China, but also among those in close contact with persons with 2019-nCoV in the United States.

RECOMMENDATIONS and REPORTS: Guidelines for the Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection: Recommendations from the National Tuberculosis Controllers Association and CDC, 2020

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT

New guidelines from CDC and the National Tuberculosis Controllers Association for the treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) recommend shorter regimens (three to four months) over longer regimens (six to nine months) for most patients living in the United States.

QuickStats: Percentage of Emergency Department Visits for Acute Viral Upper Respiratory Tract Infection at Which an Antimicrobial Was Given or Prescribed, by Age - United States, 2010-2017

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT

From 2010-2013 to 2014-2017, the percentage of emergency department visits for acute viral upper respiratory tract infection that had an antimicrobial given or prescribed decreased from 23.4% to 17.6%.

Erratum: Vol. 69, No. 5

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report

Notes from the Field: Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae with mcr-1 Gene Identified in a Hospitalized Patient - Wyoming, January 2019

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT

In December of 2018, Wyoming identified the state's first case of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) containing mcr-1, which is a gene that can make bacteria resistant to colistin, a drug that can be the last resort for some multidrug-resistant infections like CRE.

Trends in Incidence of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Among Youths - Selected Counties and Indian Reservations, United States, 2002-2015

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT

The number of new cases of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in U.S. children and adolescents increased at constant rates from 2002 through 2015, and the rates of increase were generally higher in racial/ethnic minority populations than in whites.

State Medicaid Coverage for Tobacco Cessation Treatments and Barriers to Accessing Treatments - United States, 2008-2018

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT

State Medicaid programs that cover all evidence-based cessation treatments, remove barriers to accessing these treatments, and promote covered treatments to Medicaid enrollees and health care providers could reduce smoking, smoking-related disease, and smoking-attributable federal and state health care expenditures.

Travel-Associated and Locally Acquired Dengue Cases - United States, 2010-2017

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT

During 2010-2017, a total of 5,387 dengue cases were reported from U.S. states and the District of Columbia; 93% were travel-associated.

Initial Public Health Response and Interim Clinical Guidance for the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak --- United States, December 31, 2019--February 4, 2020

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT

CDC, multiple other federal agencies, state and local health departments, and other partners are implementing aggressive measures to slow transmission of 2019-nCoV in the United States, be ready if widespread transmission occurs, and work on medical countermeasures.

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents Aged 18 Years or Younger - United States, 2020

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT

The child and adolescent immunization schedule is updated every year and provides a guide for health care providers to make sure children and adolescents from birth through age 18 years get all the vaccines they need when they need them.

Carfentanil Outbreak - Florida, 2016-2017

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Deaths involving fentanyl analogs, such as carfentanil, have increased the severity of the opioid overdose epidemic in Florida.

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults Aged 19 Years or Older - United States, 2020

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT

The adult immunization schedule is updated every year and provides a guide for health care providers to make sure adults ages 19 years or older get all the vaccines they need when they need them.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged 18-64 Years with a Usual Place for Health Care, by Race/Ethnicity - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2008 and 2018

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Although the percentage of Hispanic adults aged 18-64 years who had a usual place to go for medical care was higher in 2018 (74.1%) than in 2008 (67.3%), Hispanic adults remained the least likely to have a usual place to go for medical care.

Licensure of a Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis, Inactivated Poliovirus, Haemophilus influenzae Type b Conjugate, and Hepatitis B Vaccine, and Guidance for Use in Infants

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT

A new combination vaccine to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, Haemphilus influenzae type b disease, and hepatitis B has been licensed, but won't be available before 2021.

Human Rabies - Utah, 2018

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Human rabies is preventable by early recognition of potential exposures and receipt of postexposure prophylaxis. Bats are the main source of rabies in the United States.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Opioid Prescribing Behaviors - Prescription Behavior Surveillance System, 11 States, 2010--2016

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Trends in opioid prescribing in 11 states during 2010-2016 indicate improvements in both physician prescribing practices. These encouraging trends may have resulted from federal and state policies instituted in these states.

QuickStats: Percentage of Persons Who Had a Stomach or Intestinal Illness That Started in the Past 2 Weeks, by Sex and Age Group --- National Health Interview Survey, 2018

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the percentage of persons who had a stomach or intestinal illness that started in the past two weeks, by sex and age group, according to a 2018 National Health Interview Survey.

Erratum: Vol 68, No 49

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Erratum: Vol 68, No 49

Erratum: Vol 68, No 45

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Erratum: Vol 68, No 45

Notes from the Field: Four Cases of Lyme Disease at an Outdoor Wilderness Camp --- North Carolina, 2017 and 2019

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

The recent discovery of Lyme-infected ticks at the location of an outdoor wilderness program in North Carolina highlights the importance of vectorborne disease prevention.

Anhydrous Ammonia Chemical Release --- Lake County, Illinois, April 2019

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

An accidental residential-area release of anhydrous ammonia gas, used as an agricultural fertilizer, resulted in multiple emergency department evaluations and further hospitalizations, including some for cases of respiratory failure.

HIV Testing Outcomes Among Blacks or African Americans - 50 Local U.S. Jurisdictions Accounting for the Majority of New HIV Diagnoses and Seven States with Disproportionate Occurrences of HIV in Rural Areas, 2017

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Locally tailored evidence-based human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention programs, especially those for blacks and African Americans in jurisdictions targeted by the Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) initiative, are critical for reducing HIV-related disparities and achieving the goals of EHE.

Syndromic Surveillance of Suicidal Ideation and Self-Directed Violence --- United States, January 2017--December 2018

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

The first report by CDC to use syndromic surveillance data to monitor trends in suicidal thoughts and self-harm behaviors revealed that emergency department visits for suicidal thoughts or self-harm increased 25.5% from January 2017 to December 2018.

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day --- February 7, 2020

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is observed each year on February 7 to highlight the continuing disproportionate impact of human immuno¬deficiency virus (HIV) infection and acquired immuno-deficiency syndrome (AIDS) on the U.S. black or African American population.

QuickStats: Infant Mortality Rates For Metro And Nonmetro Counties, by Race and Hispanic Origin --- National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2017

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes infant mortality rates for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan counties by race and Hispanic origin.

Use of Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid, and Acellular Pertussis Vaccines: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices --- United States, 2019

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

New Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations allow more flexibility for use of either tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) or tetanus and diphtheria toxoids (Td) vaccines in three scenarios where only Td had been previously recommended, most notably for tetanus booster doses recommended every 10 years for all adults.

Variation in Tdap and Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Pregnant Women by Insurance Type --- Florida, 2016--2018

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Pregnant women need to receive vaccines during pregnancy to keep themselves and their infants safe. Barriers to receiving vaccines, such as lack of insurance coverage, need to be removed so mothers and infants can be protected.

Population-Based Surveillance for Birth Defects Potentially Related to Zika Virus Infection --- 22 States and Territories, January 2016--June 2017

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes that birth defects potentially related to Zika virus infection during pregnancy increased fourfold in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, areas with widespread local transmission of Zika virus during the study period.

Suicide Rates by Industry and Occupation --- National Violent Death Reporting System, 32 States, 2016

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report from CDC provides suicide rates by industry and occupation for 32 states in 2016 with workers in the Construction and Extraction occupations experiencing the highest suicide rates.

Trends in HIV-2 Diagnoses and Use of the HIV-1/HIV-2 Differentiation Test --- United States, 2010--2017

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report says diagnoses of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-2 remain low in the United States, and the current HIV testing approach could be updated to streamline efficiencies.

Update: Characteristics of a Nationwide Outbreak of E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use-Associated Lung Injury --- United States, August--January 2020

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

CDC updates demographic characteristics, self-reported substance use, and hospitalization dates for e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury patients reported to CDC, as well as the distribution of emergency department visits related to e-cigarette, or vaping, products.

Characteristics of Persons Who Report Using Only Nicotine-Containing Products Among Interviewed Patients with E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use-Associated Lung Injury --- Illinois, August--December 2019

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Vitamin E acetate, which has been detected in tetrahydrocannabinol -containing e-cigarette, or vaping, products, is strongly linked to the e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury outbreak; however, evidence is not sufficient to rule out the contribution of other chemicals of concern, including chemicals in either THC- or non-THC-containing products, in some reported EVALI cases.

QuickStats: Percentage of Emergency Department Visits for Pain at Which Opioids Were Given or Prescribed, by Geographic Region of the Hospital --- United States, 2005-2017

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

The percentage of emergency department visits for pain at which an opioid was given or prescribed increased from 37.4% in 2005 to 43.1% in 2010 and then decreased to 30.9% in 2017.

Notes from the Field: Multistate Outbreak of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus --- United States, 2019

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This summer's record-breaking outbreak of Eastern equine encephalitis highlights the importance of cities and states ability to prepare for and respond to vectorborne disease threats.

Early Season Pediatric Influenza B/Victoria Virus Infections Associated with a Recently Emerged Virus Subclade -- Louisiana, 2019

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes CDC's and Louisiana health officials' investigation of the state's early and intense flu activity in the fall of 2019

Update: Product, Substance-Use, and Demographic Characteristics of Hospitalized Patients in a Nationwide Outbreak of E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use-Associated Lung Injuries --- United States, August 2019--January 2020

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report updates demographic characteristics and self-reported sources of tetrahydrocannabinol-containing and nicotine-containing e-cigarette, or vaping, products based on e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury patient data reported to CDC by state health departments.

HIV Partner Service Delivery Among Transgender Women --- United States, 2013--2017

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes that human immunodeficiency virus partner services for transgender women must address social and structural barriers unique to this population.

Trends in Total Binge Drinks per Adult Who Reported Binge Drinking --- United States, 2011--2017

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

From 2011 to 2017, the total number of binge drinks consumed by U.S. adults who reported binge drinking increased significantly, from 472 to 529 drinks per year.

Infant Mortality Attributable to Birth Defects --- United States, 2003-2017

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

During 2003-2017, infant deaths due to birth defects have declined by 10% overall, but significant differences among groups, based on race and ethnicity.

Candida auris Isolates Resistant to Three Classes of Antifungal Medications --- New York, 2019

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 18:05:00 GMT

Although rare, Candida auris resistant to all three classes of commonly used antifungal drugs was identified in three patients in New York. CDC considers C. auris an urgent threat, the highest category of concern.

QuickStats: Expected Number of Births over a Woman's Lifetime - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 1940-2018

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 18:05:00 GMT

This chart indicates that during 1940-2018, the expected number of births a woman would have over her lifetime, the total fertility rate), was highest for women during the post-World War II baby boom.

Case Definitions Used During the First 6 Months of the 10th Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo --- Four Neighboring Countries, August 2018--February 2019

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 18:05:00 GMT

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is experiencing its 10th Ebola virus disease outbreak in an area with a high volume of cross-border population movement.

Population Movement Patterns Among the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda During an Outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease: Results from Community Engagement in Two Districts --- Uganda, March 201

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 18:05:00 GMT

Trade and business, need for health care, visits to family, refugee support, and insecurity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) drive population movement patterns among Rwanda, Uganda, and the provinces in eastern DRC that are experiencing an Ebola virus disease outbreak.

Neural Tube Defects in Pregnancies Among Women With Diagnosed HIV Infection --- 15 Jurisdictions, 2013--2017

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 18:03:00 GMT

The risk for neural tube defects among pregnancies of women diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus is similar to that of the general U.S. population.

RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS: Recommendations for Providing Quality Sexually Transmitted Diseases Clinical Services, 2020

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Approximately 20 million new cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) occur every year in the United States, with approximately half occurring among persons aged 15-24 years (1).

Description of Eschar-Associated Rickettsial Diseases Using Passive Surveillance Data --- United States, 2010--2016

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Rickettsial eschars are necrotic lesions that occur at the site of tick or mite bites and represent locations of primary inoculation of spotted fever group Rickettsia and Orientia species.

State-Specific Prevalence and Characteristics of Frequent Mental Distress and History of Depression Diagnosis Among Adults with Arthritis --- United States, 2017

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

An estimated 54.4 million (22.7%) U.S. adults have provider-diagnosed arthritis (arthritis), a number that is projected to rise to 78.4 million by 2040 (1,2).

Characteristics of Patients Experiencing Rehospitalization or Dying After Hospital Discharge in a National Outbreak of E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use-Associated Lung Injury-United States, 2019

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report provides a nationwide comparison of clinical characteristics of e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury patients who were rehospitalized or died after hospital discharge, among cases reported to CDC as of December 10, 2019.

Update: Interim Guidance for Health Care Professionals Evaluating and Caring for Patients with Suspected E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use-Associated Lung Injury Injury and for Reducing the Risk for Rehospitalization and Death Following Hospital Discharge - United States, December 2019

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

This report provides updated clinical guidance from CDC for health care professionals treating patients with e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Had Lower Back Pain in the Past 3 Months, by Sex and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2018

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

In 2018, 28.0% of men and 31.6% of women aged ≥18 years had lower back pain in the past 3 months.

Erratum: Vol. 68, No. 47

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

In the report "World AIDS Day - December 1," on page 1089, the fourth reference should have read as follows...

Erratum: Vol. 68, No. 46

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

In the report "Use of 13-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine and 23-Valent Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices," on page 1074...

Notes from the Field: First Reported Case of Shewanella haliotis in the Region of the Americas - New York, December 2018

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the first reported case of Shewanella haliotis in the Region of the Americas.

QuickStats: Number of Emergency Department Visits for Substance Abuse or Dependence per 10,000 Persons Aged ≥18 Years, by Age Group - United States, 2008-2009 and 2016-2017

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the rate of emergency department visits with a primary diagnosis or primary complaint of substance abuse or dependence by patients aged 18-34 years and aged ≥35 years in the United States.

Erratum: Vol. 68, No. 43

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 18:00:00 GMT

In the report "Update: Characteristics of Patients in a National Outbreak of E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use-Associated Lung Injuries - United States, October 2019," on page 989...

Notes from the Field: Methylmercury Toxicity from a Skin Lightening Cream Obtained from Mexico - California, 2019

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes a case of methylmercury poisoning in in a Mexican-American woman, aged 47 years, in Sacramento, California.

Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak - Democratic Republic of the Congo, August 2018-November 2019

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the successes and challenges faced by response efforts.

Estimating the Incidence of Influenza at the State Level - Utah, 2016-17 and 2017-18 Influenza Seasons

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 18:00:00 GMT

Timely state- or local-level estimates of the number of persons who are ill and seek medical care due to influenza (flu) contribute to preparedness and communication messages needed during flu season and in the event of a flu pandemic.

Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana and Illicit Drugs Among Persons Aged ≥16 Years - United States, 2018

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the serious public health concern of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol that kills approximately 30 persons per day.

RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS: Use of Anthrax Vaccine in the United States: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, 2019

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 18:00:00 GMT

This report updates the 2009 recommendations from the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding use of anthrax vaccine in the United States (Wright JG, Quinn CP, Shadomy S, Messonnier N. Use of anthrax vaccine in the United States: recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices [ACIP)], 2009. MMWR Recomm Rep 2010;59[No. RR-6]).

Notes from the Field: Hospital Water Contamination Associated with a Pseudo-Outbreak of Mycobacterium porcinum --- Wisconsin, 2016--2018

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 18:00:00 GMT

This report updates demographic and self-reported product-use and substance-use characteristics of hospitalized e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury patients.

Patient Characteristics and Product Use Behaviors Among Persons with E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use-Associated Lung Injury --- Indiana, June--October 2019

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes the number of United States persons who have been hospitalized with cases of e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury as of December 2019.

Hospitalizations for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Among Medicare Fee-For-Service Beneficiaries --- United States, 1999--2017

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 18:00:00 GMT

From 1999 to 2017, hospitalization rates for inflammatory bowel disease decreased among non-Hispanic white Medicare beneficiaries but not among non-Hispanic black Medicare beneficiaries.

Nonadherence to Any Prescribed Medication Due to Costs Among Adults with HIV Infection --- United States, 2016--2017

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 18:00:00 GMT

This report estimates the proportion of U.S. adults with human immunodeficiency virus who did not adhere to medication due to cost during May 2016-June 2017.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Took Medication to Help Fall or Stay Asleep Four or More Times in the Past Week, by Sex and Age Group --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2017--2018

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes an investigation into a pseudo-outbreak of Mycobacterium porcinum at a Wisconsin hospital.

Update: Demographic, Product, and Substance-Use Characteristics of Hospitalized Patients in a Nationwide Outbreak of E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use-Associated Lung Injuries --- United States, December 2019

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 18:00:00 GMT

This report updates demographic and self-reported product-use and substance-use characteristics of hospitalized e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury patients.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Tobacco Product Use and Associated Factors Among Middle and High School Students - United States, 2019

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 18:00:00 GMT

Tobacco product use is the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the United States.

Vital Signs: Status of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Testing, Viral Suppression, and HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis --- United States, 2013--2018

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 18:00:00 GMT

Since 2013, progress in reducing the number of new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections has stalled at approximately 38,000 new infections occurring each year.

Progress Toward Regional Measles Elimination --- Worldwide, 2000--2018

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 18:00:00 GMT

This report updates a previous report and describes progress toward World Health Assembly milestones and regional measles elimination during 2000-2018.

Progress Toward Measles Elimination --- China, January 2013--June 2019

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 18:00:00 GMT

This report describes progress toward measles elimination in China during January 2013-June 2019.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged 18-64 Years Who Had Seen or Talked to a Health Care Professional in the Past 12 Months, by Race/Ethnicity --- National Health Interview Survey, 2012--2013 and 2017--2018

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 18:00:00 GMT

The percentage of adults aged 18-64 years who had seen or talked to a health care professional in the past 12 months increased from 79.3% in 2012-2013 to 82.1% in 2017-2018.

Characteristics of E-cigarette, or Vaping, Products Used by Patients with Associated Lung Injury and Products Seized by Law Enforcement - Minnesota, 2018 and 2019

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 18:00:00 GMT

This report evaluated e-cigarette, or vaping, products used by e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury patients and products intended for the illicit market and seized by law enforcement.

Status of HIV Case-Based Surveillance Implementation - 39 U.S. PEPFAR-Supported Countries, May-July 2019

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 18:00:00 GMT

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) case-based surveillance continuously and systematically monitors HIV-positive patients throughout their clinical care until death.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Percentage of Adults Who Had Ever Used an E-cigarette, by Race and Ethnicity - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2014 and 2018

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 18:00:00 GMT

From 2014 to 2018, the percentage of all U.S. adults aged ≥18 years who had ever used an e-cigarette increased from 13.0% to 15.7% overall.

World AIDS Day - December 1, 2019

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 18:00:00 GMT

World AIDS Day is observed annually on December 1.

Erratum: Vol. 68, No. 43

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 18:00:00 GMT

Erratum: Vol. 68, No. 43

Surveillance Summaries: Abortion Surveillance - United States, 2016

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 18:00:00 GMT

This report summarizes abortion data for 2016.

Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Raw Turkey Products - United States, 2017-2019

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 18:00:00 GMT

During November 2017-March 2019, a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Reading involving 356 cases in 42 states occurred.

Traumatic Brain Injury-Related Deaths by Race/Ethnicity, Sex, Intent, and Mechanism of Injury - United States, 2000-2017

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 18:00:00 GMT

In this report, CDC analyzed traumatic brain injury-related death data from the National Vital Statistics System over an 18-year period (2000-2017).

State-Specific Prevalence of Obesity Among Children Aged 2-4 Years Enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children - United States, 2010-2016

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 18:00:00 GMT

In 2010, the overall upward trend in obesity prevalence turned downward among children aged 2-4 years enrolled in WIC, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.

Guidance for Using Tafenoquine for Prevention and Antirelapse Therapy for Malaria - United States, 2019

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 18:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration approved tafenoquine for prophylaxis of malaria and antirelapse therapy.

Use of 13-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine and 23-Valent Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 18:00:00 GMT

Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine use in children has led to sharp declines in pneumococcal disease among adults and children.

Update: Interim Guidance for Health Care Providers for Managing Patients with Suspected E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use-Associated Lung Injury - United States, November 2019

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 18:00:00 GMT

As rates of influenza increase, providers evaluating patients with respiratory illnesses should ask them about e-cigarette, or vaping, product use.

Characteristics of Hospitalized and Nonhospitalized Patients in a Nationwide Outbreak of E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use-Associated Lung Injury - United States, November 2019

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 18:00:00 GMT

This report provides updated data on patient demographic characteristics and substances used in e-cigarette, or vaping, products among hospitalized and nonhospitalized patients.

QuickStats: Percentage of Currently Employed Adults Aged 18-64 Years Who Have Paid Sick Leave, by Poverty Status - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2008 and 2018

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 18:00:00 GMT

The percentage of currently employed adults aged 18-64 years who have paid sick leave increased from 57.8% in 2008 to 61.7% in 2018.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥25 Years Who Had Seen a Health Care Professional in the Past 12 Months and Who Easily Understood Information from Their Health Care Providers Most or All of the Time, by Sex and Education Level - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2017

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 18:00:00 GMT

In 2017, 91.6% of adults aged ≥25 years easily understood information from their health care providers most or all of the time.

Evaluation of Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid from Patients in an Outbreak of E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use-Associated Lung Injury - 10 States, August-October 2019

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 18:00:00 GMT

Bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage can be part of the clinical and diagnostic workup of e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury patients.

Risk Factors for E-Cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use-Associated Lung Injury (EVALI) Among Adults Who Use E-Cigarette, or Vaping, Products - Illinois, July-October 2019

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 18:00:00 GMT

The Illinois Department of Public Health conducted an online public survey during September-October 2019 targeting e-cigarette, or vaping, product users aged ≥18 years in Illinois.

Progress Toward Poliomyelitis Eradication - Pakistan, January 2018-September 2019

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 18:00:00 GMT

Afghanistan and Pakistan are the only countries that continue to confirm ongoing wild poliovirus type 1 transmission.

Update on Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Outbreaks - Worldwide, January 2018-June 2019

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 18:00:00 GMT

Since the launch of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1988 and broad use of live, attenuated oral poliovirus vaccine, the number of wild poliovirus cases has declined >99.99%.

Disparities in Receipt of Eye Exams Among Medicare Part B Fee-for-Service Beneficiaries with Diabetes - United States, 2017

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 18:00:00 GMT

Diabetic retinopathy, the most common diabetes-related eye disease, affects 29% of U.S. adults aged ≥40 years with diabetes.

Tobacco Product Use and Cessation Indicators Among Adults - United States, 2018

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 18:00:00 GMT

Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States

Great American Smokeout - November 21, 2019

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 18:00:00 GMT

The 44th annual Great American Smokeout will occur on November 21, 2019.

QuickStats: Birth Rates for Teens Aged 15-19 Years, by State - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2018

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 18:00:00 GMT

In 2018, the U.S. birth rate for teens aged 15-19 years was 17.4 births per 1,000 females, with rates generally lower in the Northeast and higher across the southern states.

Erratum: Vol. 68, No. 42

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 18:00:00 GMT

Erratum: Vol. 68, No. 42

Lung Cancer Incidence in Nonmetropolitan and Metropolitan Counties - United States, 2007-2016

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 18:00:00 GMT

During 2007-2016, lung cancer incidence rates decreased more in metropolitan than nonmetropolitan counties.

Notes from the Field: Botulism Type E After Consumption of Salt-Cured Fish - New Jersey, 2018

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 18:00:00 GMT

An emergency department in New Jersey treated two patients for suspected foodborne botulism associated with eating uneviscerated salt-cured fish.

Surveillance Summaries: Potentially Excess Deaths from the Five Leading Causes of Death in Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Counties - United States, 2010-2017

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 18:00:00 GMT

Nonmetropolitan, or rural, counties have more preventable deaths from cancer, heart disease, unintentional injury, chronic lower respiratory disease, and stroke than metropolitan, or urban, counties.

Notes from the Field: Unexplained Dermatologic, Respiratory, and Ophthalmic Symptoms Among Health Care Personnel at a Hospital - West Virginia, November 2017-January 2018

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 18:00:00 GMT

During November 8-December 25, 2017, health care personnel at an acute care facility in West Virginia reported occupational health encounters possibly related to construction activities.

Vital Signs: Estimated Proportion of Adult Health Problems Attributable to Adverse Childhood Experiences and Implications for Prevention - 25 States, 2015-2017

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 18:00:00 GMT

Exposure to adverse childhood experiences can be traumatic, evoking toxic stress responses that have immediate and long-term adverse physiologic and psychologic impacts.

Update: Characteristics of Patients in a National Outbreak of E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use-Associated Lung Injuries - United States, October 2019

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Based on data collected as of October 15, 2019, this report updates data on characteristics of patients with lung injury related to e-cigarette, or vaping, product use and substances in the products.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Did Not Take Their Medication as Prescribed or Asked for Lower-Cost Medication to Save Money Among Those Prescribed Medication in the Past 12 Months, by Number of Chronic Conditions - National Health Interview Survey, 2018

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

In 2018, among adults aged ≥18 years who were prescribed medication in the past 12 months, the percentage who did not take their medication as prescribed to save money increased with the number of reported chronic conditions.

Progress Toward Global Eradication of Dracunculiasis - January 2018-June 2019

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

This report, based on updated health ministry data, describes progress to eradicate dracunculiasis during January 2018-June 2019 and updates previous reports.

Tobacco Use in Top-Grossing Movies - United States, 2010-2018

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

The Surgeon General has concluded that there is a causal relationship between depictions of smoking in movies and initiation of smoking among young persons.

Racial/Ethnic and Age Group Differences in Opioid and Synthetic Opioid-Involved Overdose Deaths Among Adults Aged ≥18 Years in Metropolitan Areas - United States, 2015-2017

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Synthetic opioids are driving the recent increases in opioid-involved overdose deaths in the United States.

Diabetes Prevalence and Incidence Among Medicare Beneficiaries - United States, 2001-2015

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

The prevalence of diabetes among adults aged ≥68 years has plateaued in recent years, and survey data and Medicare claims indicate that incidence has also declined.

National Diabetes Month - November 2019

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

November is National Diabetes Month.

Novel Treatment of a Vaccinia Virus Infection from an Occupational Needlestick - San Diego, California, 2019

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

An unvaccinated laboratory worker with a needlestick exposure to vaccinia virus developed a lesion on her left index finger.

E-cigarette Use, or Vaping, Practices and Characteristics Among Persons with Associated Lung Injury - Utah, April-October 2019

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

This is a study of 83 Utah residents with confirmed and probable cases of e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Percentages of Adults Aged 18-64 Years Who Never Felt Rested in the Past Week by Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin - National Health Interview Survey, 2017-2018

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

During 2017-2018, among persons aged 18-64 years, women were more likely than men to report they never felt rested in the past week overall.

Proficiency Testing of Viral Marker Screening in African Blood Centers - Seven African Countries, 2017

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Following substantial investments in national blood transfusion service laboratories, in 2017 investigators tested proficiency at 84 blood center laboratories in seven African countries.

Global Routine Vaccination Coverage, 2018

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

The Global Vaccine Action Plan 2011-2020 calls on all countries to reach ≥90% national coverage with all vaccines in the country's national immunization schedule by 2020

Vaccination Coverage by Age 24 Months Among Children Born in 2015 and 2016 - National Immunization Survey-Child, United States, 2016-2018

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends that children be vaccinated against 14 potentially serious illnesses during the first 24 months of life.

Update: Interim Guidance for Health Care Providers Evaluating and Caring for Patients with Suspected E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use Associated Lung Injury - United States, October 2019

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

CDC releases updated interim guidance for health care providers evaluating and caring for patients with suspected e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury.

Erratum: Vol. 68, No. SS-8

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report

Vaccination Coverage with Selected Vaccines and Exemption Rates Among Children in Kindergarten - United States, 2018-19 School Year

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

This report summarizes data collected by state and local immunization programs on vaccination coverage among children in kindergarten.

Tobacco Use and Tobacco-Related Behaviors - 11 Countries, 2008-2017

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Each year, tobacco use is responsible for approximately 8 million deaths worldwide.

QuickStats: Percentage of Women Aged ≥50 Years Who Have Had a Hysterectomy, by Race/Ethnicity and Year - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2008 and 2018

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

The percentage of women aged ≥50 years who have had a hysterectomy decreased from 36.6% in 2008 to 31.7% in 2018.

Vital Signs: Burden and Prevention of Influenza and Pertussis Among Pregnant Women and Infants - United States

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Influenza and pertussis cause substantial disease burden among pregnant women and infants too young to be vaccinated.

Erratum: Vol 68, No 33

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report

Quick Stats: Birth Rates for Teens Aged 15-19 Years, by Age Group - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 1991-2018

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

The birth rate for teens aged 15-19 years declined from a peak of 61.8 per 1,000 females in 1991 to a record low of 17.4 in 2018.

Erratum: Vol 68, No 39

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report

Notes from the Field: Environmental Contamination from E-cigarette, Cigarette, Cigar, and Cannabis Products at 12 High Schools - San Francisco Bay Area, 2018-2019

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Waste from e-cigarette products can contain plastics, nicotine, heavy metals, other chemical toxins, and hazardous lithium-ion batteries.

Update: Influenza Activity - United States and Worldwide, May 19-September 28, 2019, and Composition of the 2020 Southern Hemisphere Influenza Vaccine

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

During May 19-September 28, 2019, low levels of influenza activity were reported in the United States.

Trends in Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Hispanic/Latino Men Who Have Sex with Men - 19 Urban Areas, 2011-2017

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

The incidence of human immunodeficiency virus infection among Hispanic/Latino men who have sex with men in the United States is increasing.

National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day - October 15, 2019

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day, October 15, is an opportunity to encourage increased human immunodeficiency virus prevention efforts among Hispanics/Latinos.

National Update on Measles Cases and Outbreaks - United States, January 1-October 1, 2019

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 14:00:00 GMT

Ensuring high measles immunization in all communities is critical to sustaining measles elimination.

E-cigarette Product Use, or Vaping, Among Persons with Associated Lung Injury - Illinois and Wisconsin, April-September 2019

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

This report describes features of e-cigarette product use by patients in Illinois and Wisconsin.

Characteristics of a Multistate Outbreak of Lung Injury Associated with E-cigarette Use, or Vaping - United States, 2019

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

This report summarizes patterns of the lung injury outbreak and characteristics of cases associated with e-cigarette use, or vaping.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged 18-24 Years Who Currently Smoke Cigarettes or Who Currently Use Electronic Cigarettes, by Year - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2014-2018

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

From 2007 to 2018, the percentage of children aged 0-17 years with a food or digestive allergy in the past 12 months increased from 4.0% in 2007 to 6.5% in 2018.

Progress Toward Rubella and Congenital Rubella Syndrome Control and Elimination - Worldwide, 2000-2018

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Progress toward rubella elimination has resulted in 168 (87%) of 194 countries protecting infants with rubella-containing vaccine and 81 (42%) eliminating rubella transmission.

Evaluation of Infection Prevention and Control Readiness at Frontline Health Care Facilities in High-Risk Districts Bordering Ebola Virus Disease-Affected Areas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - Uganda, 2018

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Infection prevention and control in health care facilities is essential to protecting patients, visitors, and health care personnel from the spread of infectious diseases, including Ebola virus disease.

Trends and Characteristics in Marijuana Use Among Public School Students - King County, Washington, 2004-2016

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Public Health-Seattle & King County assessed trends and characteristics of past 30-day marijuana use among King County, Washington, public school students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12.

National Trends in Hepatitis C Infection by Opioid Use Disorder Status Among Pregnant Women at Delivery Hospitalization - United States, 2000-2015

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Opioid use disorder and hepatitis C virus infection rates significantly increased during 2000-2015 among women delivering in hospitals in the United States.

Surveillance Summaries: Surveillance for Violent Deaths - National Violent Death Reporting System, 32 States, 2016

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

CDC summarizes data on violent deaths in the United States for 2016.

Surveillance Summaries: Population-Based Active Surveillance for Culture-Confirmed Candidemia - Four Sites, United States, 2012-2016

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 18:08:00 GMT

Candidemia is a healthcare-associated bloodstream infection caused by Candida yeasts, with one in four cases resulting in death during hospitalization.

QuickStats: Percentage of Children Aged <18 Years with a Food or Digestive Allergy in the Past 12 Months, by Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, 2007-2018

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 17:05:00 GMT

From 2007 to 2018, the percentage of children aged 0-17 years with a food or digestive allergy in the past 12 months increased from 4.0% in 2007 to 6.5% in 2018.

Erratum: Vol. 68, No. 36

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 17:05:00 GMT

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report

Erratum: Vol. 68, No. 36

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 17:05:00 GMT

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report

Progress Toward Poliovirus Containment Implementation - Worldwide, 2018-2019

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 17:05:00 GMT

Facilities continuing to work with polioviruses after global eradication must minimize the risk for reintroduction into communities by adopting effective biorisk management practices.

Prescription Opioid Use in Patients With and Without Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Michigan Lupus Epidemiology and Surveillance Program, 2014-2015

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 17:05:00 GMT

This report is a study that documents the extent of prescription opioid use in patients with and without systemic lupus erythematosus.

Severe Silicosis in Engineered Stone Fabrication Workers - California, Colorado, Texas, and Washington, 2017-2019

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 17:05:00 GMT

Eighteen cases of silicosis among workers in the stone fabrication industry are reported in California, Colorado, Texas, and Washington.

Surveillance Summaries: Surveillance for Coccidioidomycosis - United States, 2011-2017

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Coccidioidomycosis (Valley fever), an infection caused by the environmental fungus Coccidioides, typically causes respiratory illness.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Rates of Drug Overdose Deaths Involving Heroin, by Race/Ethnicity - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 1999-2017

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 17:00:00 GMT

From 1999 to 2005, the overall age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths involving heroin in the United States remained stable at approximately 0.7 deaths per 100,000 population.

Erratum: Vol. 68, No. 32

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report

Notes from the Field: Zoonotic Mycobacterium bovis Disease in Deer Hunters - Michigan, 2002-2017

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 17:00:00 GMT

In May 2017, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services was notified of a case of pulmonary tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium bovis in a man aged 77 years.

Racial/Ethnic Disparities in HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis Among Men Who Have Sex with Men - 23 Urban Areas, 2017

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Prevention efforts need to increase PrEP use among all MSM and target eliminating racial/ethnic disparities in PrEP use.

National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day - September 27, 2019

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 17:00:00 GMT

National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is September 27, 2019.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Rates of Suicide, by State- National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2017

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 17:00:00 GMT

In 2017, the U.S. age-adjusted suicide rate was 14.0 per 100,000 population.

State Strategies to Address Opioid Use Disorder Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women and Infants Prenatally Exposed to Substances, Including Infants with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Since 1999, the rate of opioid use disorder has more than quadrupled.

Notes from the Field: Rabies Exposures from Fox Bites and Challenges to Completing Postexposure Prophylaxis After Hurricane Irma - Palm Beach County, Florida, August-September 2017

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Because of difficulties caused by Hurricane Irma, three patients in Palm Beach County, Florida experienced modifications to their rabies vaccination schedules.

Notes from the Field: Fatal Naegleria fowleri Meningoencephalitis After Swimming in Hot Spring Water - California, 2018

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 17:00:00 GMT

In October 2018, a previously healthy boy died of primary amebic meningoencephalitis after swimming in hot spring water in California.

Notes from the Field: Interventions to Reduce Measles Virus Exposures in Outpatient Health Care Facilities - New York City, 2018

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 17:00:00 GMT

This report shares strategies to attempt to reduce measles exposures in health care facilities.

Severe Pulmonary Disease Associated with Electronic-Cigarette-Product Use - Interim Guidance

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 17:00:00 GMT

As of August 27, 2019, 215 possible cases of severe pulmonary disease associated with the use of electronic cigarette products have been reported by twenty-five states.

Outbreak of Electronic-Cigarette-Associated Acute Lipoid Pneumonia - North Carolina, July-August 2019

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 17:00:00 GMT

During July and August 2019, five patients were identified at two hospitals in North Carolina with acute lung injury potentially associated with e-cigarette use.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates for Parkinson Disease Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 1999-2017

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 17:05:00 GMT

From 1999 to 2017, age-adjusted death rates for Parkinson disease among adults aged ≥65 years increased from 41.7 to 65.3 per 100,000 population.

Notes from the Field: Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome - Denver, Colorado, 2018

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 17:05:00 GMT

In 2018, the first reported case of apparent locally acquired hantavirus pulmonary syndrome was confirmed in Denver, Colorado.

Impact of Public Health Interventions on Drinking Water-Associated Outbreaks of Hepatitis A - United States, 1971-2017

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 17:05:00 GMT

This report analyzes drinking water-associated hepatitis A outbreaks reported to the Waterborne Disease and Outbreak Surveillance System during 1971-2017.

Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Pregnancy-Related Deaths - United States, 2007-2016

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 17:05:00 GMT

Most pregnancy-related deaths can be prevented, and significant racial/ethnic disparities in pregnancy-related mortality need to be addressed.

National Preparedness Month - September 2019

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 17:05:00 GMT

Every September is observed as National Preparedness Month, a public service reminder of the importance of personal and community preparedness for all events.

Participation in Community Preparedness Programs in Human Services Organizations and Faith-Based Organizations - New York City, 2018

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 17:05:00 GMT

This report presents evaluation data collected by New York City's community preparedness program following implementation of training.

QuickStats: Percentage of Currently Employed Adults Who Have Paid Sick Leave, by Industry --- National Health Interview Survey, 2009 and 2018

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 17:05:00 GMT

The percentage of all currently employed workers with access to paid sick leave increased from 57.8% in 2009 to 62.4% in 2018.

Notes from the Field: Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Agbeni Associated with Consumption of Raw Cake Mix --- Five States, 2018

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 17:05:00 GMT

In August 2018, two Oregon patients with diagnosed Salmonella infection reported having eaten raw cake mix.

Notes from the Field: Mumps in Detention Facilities that House Detained Migrants --- United States, September 2018--August 2019

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 17:05:00 GMT

On October 12, 2018, five confirmed cases of mumps among detained migrants in detention facilities were reported.

Racial Disparities in Breastfeeding Initiation and Duration Among U.S. Infants Born in 2015

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 17:05:00 GMT

Black-white disparities in breastfeeding duration result, in part, from disparities in initiation.

Changes in Opioid-Involved Overdose Deaths by Opioid Type and Presence of Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, and Methamphetamine --- 25 States, July-December 2017 to January--June 2018

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 17:05:00 GMT

From 2013 to 2017, the number of opioid-involved overdose deaths in the United States increased 90%.

International Overdose Awareness Day --- August 31, 2019

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 17:05:00 GMT

August 31, 2019, is International Overdose Awareness Day.

QuickStats: Rate of Alcohol-Induced Deaths Among Persons Aged ≥25 Years, by Age Group --- National Vital Statistics System, 1999--2017

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 17:05:00 GMT

Rates of alcohol-induced deaths for persons aged 45-64 years increased from 17.3 per 100,000 population in 1999 to 26.0 in 2017.

Progress Toward Poliomyelitis Eradication --- Afghanistan, January 2018--May 2019

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 17:05:00 GMT

This report describes polio eradication activities and progress in Afghanistan during January 2018-May 2019.

Human Papillomavirus-Attributable Cancers --- United States, 2012--2016

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 17:05:00 GMT

Human papillomavirus vaccination is an important component of cancer prevention.

National, Regional, State, and Selected Local Area Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13-17 Years --- United States, 2018

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 17:05:00 GMT

This report presents vaccination coverage estimates for 18,700 adolescents in the United States aged 13-17 years.

Outbreak of Salmonella Newport Infections with Decreased Susceptibility to Azithromycin Linked to Beef Obtained in the United States and Soft Cheese Obtained in Mexico --- United States, 2018-2019

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 17:05:00 GMT

This report summarizes an investigation of a multistate multidrug resistant Salmonella outbreak in Mexico and the United States.

QuickStats: Percentage of Deaths from External Causes, by Age Group --- United States, 2017

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 17:05:00 GMT

In 2017, 9% of all deaths in the United States were due to external causes.

Notes from the Field: A Multipartner Response to Prevent a Binational Rabies Outbreak --- Anse-à-Pitre, Haiti 2019

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 17:05:00 GMT

Canine rabies is endemic in Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

Notes from the Field: Rabies Outbreak Investigation --- Pedernales, Dominican Republic, 2019

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 17:05:00 GMT

On July 13, 2018, a child from Pedernales, Dominican Republic, died after developing clinical signs and symptoms consistent with rabies.

Healthy Contact Lens Behaviors Communicated by Eye Care Providers and Recalled by Patients --- United States, 2018

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 17:05:00 GMT

Most of the 45 million contact lens wearers in the United States practice at least some behaviors that put them at risk for serious eye infections.

Contact Lens Health Week --- August 19-23, 2019

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 17:05:00 GMT

August 19-23, 2019, marks the sixth annual Contact Lens Health Week.

Updated CDC Recommendation for Serologic Diagnosis of Lyme Disease

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 17:05:00 GMT

Lyme disease is a tickborne zoonosis for which serologic testing is the principal means of laboratory diagnosis.

Human Papillomavirus Vaccination for Adults: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 17:05:00 GMT

After reviewing new evidence, CDC updated new human papillomavirus vaccination recommendations for U.S. adults.

QuickStats: Average Age at Death, by Race/Hispanic Origin and Sex --- National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2017

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 17:05:00 GMT

In 2017, in the United States, the average age at death among males was highest for non-Hispanic whites, followed by non-Hispanic Asians or Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, and non-Hispanic blacks.

Notes from the Field: Unintentional Fentanyl Overdoses Among Persons Who Thought They Were Snorting Cocaine --- Fresno, California, January 7, 2019

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 17:05:00 GMT

On January 7, 2019, three patients arrived at the Community Regional Medical Center emergency department in Fresno, California, after snorting white powder they thought was cocaine.

West Nile Virus and Other Domestic Nationally Notifiable Arboviral Diseases --- United States, 2018

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 17:05:00 GMT

West Nile virus is the leading cause of domestically acquired arboviral disease in the continental United States. Approximately 93% of arboviral disease cases occurred during April-September in 2018.

Vital Signs: Pharmacy-Based Naloxone Dispensing - United States, 2012-2018

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 17:05:00 GMT

The number of naloxone prescriptions dispensed from retail pharmacies increased substantially from 2012 to 2018, including a 106% increase from 2017 to 2018 alone.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates from Dementia, by Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin --- National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2017

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 17:00:00 GMT

In 2017, age-adjusted death rates for dementia were higher among non-Hispanic white persons compared with non-Hispanic black and Hispanic persons (70.8 per 100,000 compared with 65.0 and 46.0, respectively).

Erratum: Vol. 68, No. 17

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 17:00:00 GMT

In the report "Notes from the Field: Live Poultry Shipment Box Sampling at Feed Stores as an Indicator for Human Salmonella Infections --- Michigan, 2016--2018," on page 407, the sentence "These findings corroborate previously published results that found a positive correlation between the Salmonella molecular strains found in shipment boxes and those serotypes associated with human illnesses (7)."

Notes from the Field: Clinical Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolate with Three Carbapenem Resistance Genes Associated with Urology Procedures --- King County, Washington, 2018

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 17:00:00 GMT

On December 31, 2018, Public Health --- Seattle & King County (PHSKC) was notified by the Antibiotic Resistance Laboratory Network regarding a carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CR-Kp) isolate cultured from the urinary tract in a man aged 65 years.

Candida auris in a U.S. Patient with Carbapenemase-Producing Organisms and Recent Hospitalization in Kenya

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Candida auris is an emerging drug-resistant yeast that causes outbreaks in health care facilities; cases have been reported from approximately 30 countries.

Threefold Increases in Population HIV Viral Load Suppression Among Men and Young Adults --- Bukoba Municipal Council, Tanzania, 2014--2017

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Reducing HIV-related morbidity and mortality, and effectively eliminating HIV transmission risk, depends on use of antiretroviral therapy (ART) to achieve and maintain viral load suppression (VLS)* (1,2).

Injection Practices and Sexual Behaviors Among Persons with Diagnosed HIV Infection Who Inject Drugs --- United States, 2015--2017

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 17:00:00 GMT

During 2016, 6% of persons in the United States who received a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection had their HIV infection attributed to injection drug use (1). Injection

QuickStats: Number of Deaths from Hornet, Wasp, and Bee Stings, Among Males and Females --- National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2000--2017

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 17:00:00 GMT

During 2000-2017, a total of 1,109 deaths from hornet, wasp, and bee stings occurred, for an annual average of 62 deaths.

Notes from the Field: Targeted Biomonitoring for GenX and Other Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Following Detection of Drinking Water Contamination --- North Carolina, 2018

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 17:00:00 GMT

In June 2017, local health departments asked the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to provide health information and guidance regarding 2,3,3,3,-tetrafluoro-2-(1,1,2,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropoxy)-propanoate (GenX) and other per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that had been detected in the Cape Fear River, an important drinking water source (1).

Progress Toward Poliomyelitis Eradication --- Nigeria, January 2018--May 2019

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 17:00:00 GMT

The number of wild poliovirus (WPV) cases in Nigeria decreased from 1,122 in 2006 to six WPV type 1 (WPV1) in 2014 (1). During August 2014-July 2016, no WPV cases were detected; during August-September 2016, four cases were reported in Borno State.

Progress in Testing for and Treatment of Hepatitis C Virus Infection Among Persons Who Inject Drugs --- Georgia, 2018

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 17:00:00 GMT

In April 2015, the country of Georgia, with a high prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection (5.4% of the adult population, approximately 150,000 persons), embarked on the world's first national elimination program.

World Hepatitis Day --- July 28, 2019

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 17:00:00 GMT

World Hepatitis Day, observed each year on July 28, was established to raise awareness and promote understanding of viral hepatitis around the world.

RECOMMENDATION AND REPORTS: Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Japanese encephalitis (JE) virus, a mosquitoborne flavivirus, is the most common vaccine-preventable cause of encephalitis in Asia.

QuickStats: Percentage Distribution of Deaths Involving Injuries from Recreational and Nonrecreational Use of Watercraft, by Month --- United States, 2015--2017

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 17:00:00 GMT

During 2015--2017, there were 1,389 deaths involving injuries from recreational and nonrecreational use of watercraft (an average of 463 deaths per year).

Notes from the Field: Hurricane Florence--Related Emergency Department Visits --- North Carolina, 2018

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 17:00:00 GMT

On September 14, 2018, Hurricane Florence made landfall near Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, as a Category 1 hurricane.

Successive Norovirus Outbreaks at an Event Center --- Nebraska, October--November, 2017

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 17:00:00 GMT

In October 2017, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS) was notified by a local health department of a gastrointestinal illness outbreak among attendees of a wedding reception at facility A, an event center.

State-Specific Prevalence of Quit Attempts Among Adult Cigarette Smokers --- United States, 2011--2017

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 17:00:00 GMT

From 1965 to 2017, the prevalence of cigarette smoking among U.S. adults aged ≥18 years decreased from 42.4% to 14.0%, in part because of increases in smoking cessation.

Workplace Secondhand Tobacco Smoke Exposure Among U.S. Nonsmoking Workers, 2015

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Secondhand tobacco smoke (SHS) exposure contributes to ill health and disease, including heart disease, lung cancer, and stroke.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates from Female Breast Cancer, by State --- National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2017

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 17:00:00 GMT

In 2017, the overall age-adjusted death rate for female breast cancer was 19.9 per 100,000 population.

Notes from the Field: Conjunctivitis Caused by Toxigenic Corynebacterium ulcerans --- Missouri, 2018

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 17:00:00 GMT

On December 12, 2018, an immunocompromised man with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, aged 73 years, was evaluated by an ophthalmologist for left eyelid redness, swelling, and eye discharge and received a diagnosis of ligneous (pseudomembranous) conjunctivitis.

Changes in HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis Awareness and Use Among Men Who Have Sex with Men --- 20 Urban Areas, 2014 and 2017

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 17:00:00 GMT

In February 2019, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services proposed a strategic initiative to end the human immunodeficiency (HIV) epidemic in the United States by reducing new HIV infections by 90% during 2020--2030.

Vital Signs: Surveillance for Acute Flaccid Myelitis --- United States, 2018

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) was initially defined as a distinct entity in 2014 following reports of the occurrence of acute limb weakness in previously healthy children across the United States during an outbreak of severe respiratory disease caused by enterovirus D-68 (EV-D68).

Bacterial and Fungal Infections in Persons Who Inject Drugs --- Western New York, 2017

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 17:00:00 GMT

During 2014--2017, CDC Emerging Infections Program surveillance data reported that the occurrence of invasive methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections associated with injection drug use doubled among persons aged 18--49 years residing in Monroe County in western New York.

QuickStats: Average Daily Number of Deaths,* by Month --- United States, 2017

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 17:00:00 GMT

In 2017, an average of 7,708 deaths occurred each day. January, February, and December were the months with the highest average daily number of deaths (8,478, 8,351, and 8,344, respectively).

Erratum: Vol. 68, No. 22

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 17:00:00 GMT

In the report "Community Assessments for Mosquito Prevention and Control Experiences, Attitudes, and Practices --- U.S. Virgin Islands, 2017 and 2018," on page 500, the author order should have been...

Genetic Characterization of Measles and Rubella Viruses Detected Through Global Measles and Rubella Elimination Surveillance, 2016--2018

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 17:00:00 GMT

All six World Health Organization (WHO) regions have established measles elimination goals, and three regions have a rubella elimination goal.

Health-Related Workplace Absenteeism Among Full-Time Workers --- United States, 2017--18 Influenza Season

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 17:00:00 GMT

During an influenza pandemic and during seasonal epidemics, more persons have symptomatic illness without seeking medical care than seek treatment at doctor's offices, clinics, and hospitals.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Motor Vehicle Traffic Death Rates, by Urban-Rural Status and Sex --- National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2017

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 17:00:00 GMT

In 2017, the age-adjusted rate of motor vehicle traffic deaths was higher for residents of rural areas than urban areas.

Cryptosporidiosis Outbreaks --- United States, 2009--2017

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 17:00:00 GMT

During 2009-2017, 444 cryptosporidiosis outbreaks, resulting in 7,465 cases were reported from 40 states and Puerto Rico.

HIV Testing in 50 Local Jurisdictions Accounting for the Majority of New HIV Diagnoses and Seven States with Disproportionate Occurrence of HIV in Rural Areas, 2016--2017

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 17:00:00 GMT

An analysis of national survey data found that <40% of United States adults had ever tested for human immunodeficiency virus.

National HIV Testing Day --- June 27, 2019

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 17:00:00 GMT

National HIV Testing Day highlights the importance of testing in detecting, treating, and preventing human immunodeficiency virus infection.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates from Diabetes Mellitus as Underlying or Contributing Cause Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years, by Race/Ethnicity --- National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2004--2017

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 17:00:00 GMT

During 2004-2017, the death rate from diabetes mellitus as underlying or contributing cause among adults aged ≥65 years decreased in the United States.

Notes from the Field: Meningeal and Pulmonary Tuberculosis on a Commercial Fishing Vessel --- Hawaii, 2017

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 17:00:00 GMT

In December 2016, U.S. Customs and Border Protection notified the CDC Honolulu Quarantine Station of a crewman on a commercial fishing vessel who was hospitalized with suspected tuberculosis.

Nationwide Shortage of Tuberculin Skin Test Antigens: CDC Recommendations for Patient Care and Public Health Practice

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 17:00:00 GMT

CDC recommends general approaches to prevent a reduction in tuberculin skin testing capability resulting from the expected shortage of Aplisol.

Update: Influenza Activity in the United States During the 2018-19 Season and Composition of the 2019-20 Influenza Vaccine

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 17:00:00 GMT

The 2018-19 influenza season was a moderate severity season with two waves of influenza A activity in the United States.

Trends in the Laboratory Detection of Rotavirus Before and After Implementation of Routine Rotavirus Vaccination --- United States, 2000--2018

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 17:00:00 GMT

During 2000-2018, implementation of the U.S. rotavirus vaccination program reduced the annual proportion of positive rotavirus tests.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Smoking Status --- United States, 2017

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 17:00:00 GMT

In 2017, geographic and sociodemographic patterns of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease prevalence were similar among United States current smokers, former smokers, and adults who had never smoked.

Vital Signs: Trends in Human Rabies Deaths and Exposures --- United States, 1938--2018

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 17:15:00 GMT

Each year, rabies causes approximately 59,000 deaths worldwide, including approximately two deaths in the United States.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates from Prostate Cancer, by Race/Ethnicity --- National Vital Statistics System, United States, 1999--2017

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 17:00:00 GMT

In 2017, the age-adjusted prostate cancer death rate among all males was 18.7 per 100,000, down from 31.3 in 1999.

Notes from the Field: Administration of Expired Injectable Influenza Vaccines Reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System --- United States, July 2018--March 2019

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 17:00:00 GMT

During July 11, 2018-March 29, 2019, in the United States, the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System received 125 reports of 192 patients receiving expired inactivated influenza vaccine during the 2018-19 influenza season.

Sepsis Attributed to Bacterial Contamination of Platelets Associated with a Potential Common Source --- Multiple States, 2018

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Whole genome sequencing indicated a potential common source of bacterial contamination among four cases of septic transfusion reactions occurring in three states.

Trends in Meeting Physical Activity Guidelines Among Urban and Rural Dwelling Adults --- United States, 2008--2017

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Since 2008, the prevalence of meeting physical activity guidelines increased from 19.4% to 25.3% among urban residents and from 13.3% to 19.6% among rural residents.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Have Lost All of Their Natural Teeth, by Age Group --- National Health Interview Survey, 2000 and 2017

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 17:00:00 GMT

The percentage of adults aged ≥18 years who had lost all of their upper and lower natural teeth decreased from 9.3% in 2000 to 7.0% in 2017, and this pattern was consistent in each age group surveyed.

Progress Toward Measles Elimination --- Pakistan, 2000--2018

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Estimated first-dose measles-containing vaccine (MCV) coverage increased from 57% to 76% during 2000-2017, and second-dose MCV coverage increased from 30% to 45% during 2009-2017.

Community Assessments for Mosquito Prevention and Control Experiences, Attitudes, and Practices --- U.S. Virgin Islands, 2017 and 2018

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Mosquito prevention and control community assessment questions can provide rapid, actionable information to advise both community education and mosquito control in emergency response and recovery efforts.

Annual Out-of-Pocket Expenditures and Financial Hardship Among Cancer Survivors Aged 18-64 Years --- United States, 2011--2016

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Cancer survivors incurred higher annual out-of-pocket medical expenditures than did persons without a cancer history, representing a greater burden relative to family income.

Receipt of Breast Milk by Gestational Age --- United States, 2017

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Rates of receipt of breast milk among extremely preterm, early preterm, late preterm, and term infants were 71.3%, 76.0%, 77.3%, and 84.6%, respectively, among infants delivered to residents of 48 states and the District of Columbia in 2017.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Babesiosis Surveillance - United States, 2011-2015

Thu, 30 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

CDC summarizes babesiosis surveillance in the United States for 2011-2015.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Reporting Diabetic Retinopathy Among Those with Prediabetes or Diagnosed Diabetes, by Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, 2016-2017

Thu, 30 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

During 2016-2017, adults aged 18-64 years with type 1 diabetes were more likely to have ever had diabetic retinopathy than adults with type 2 diabetes.

Notes from the Field: Acute Intoxications from Consumption of Amanita muscaria Mushrooms - Minnesota, 2018

Thu, 30 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

In October 2018, an ethnic Karen man from Burma was evaluated at a Minnesota emergency department with suspected possible cholinergic mushroom toxicosis.

Using Social Media To Increase HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex with Men - Beijing, China, 2013-2017

Thu, 30 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

A geolocation-based online human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing promotion campaign from China's largest social media platform was effective in promoting HIV testing among men who have sex with men.

Scaling Up Testing for Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection Among Contacts of Index Patients - 20 Countries, 2016-2018

Thu, 30 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

From October 2016 to March 2018, both the number of persons tested for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the number who received a diagnosis of HIV infection using index testing increased in 20 CDC-supported countries.

Hurricane-Associated Mold Exposures Among Patients at Risk for Invasive Mold Infections After Hurricane Harvey - Houston, Texas, 2017

Thu, 30 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Among a convenience sample of immunosuppressed residents in the Hurricane Harvey-affected area of Houston, Texas, 49% of residents engaged in cleanup activities in water-damaged and mold-contaminated homes.

QuickStats: Rates of Injury from Sports, Recreation and Leisure Activities Among Children and Adolescents Aged 1-17 Years, by Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2015-2017

Thu, 23 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

In 2015-2017, the rate of sports, recreation, and leisure injuries among children and adolescents aged 1-17 years was 82.9 per 1,000 population.

Erratum: Vol. 68 No. 16

Thu, 23 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

In the report "Preliminary Incidence and Trends of Infections with Pathogens Transmitted Commonly Through Food - Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network, 10 U.S. Sites, 2015-2018," Figure 1, updated values are provided.

Notes from the Field: Verona Integron-Encoded Metallo-β-Lactamase-Producing Carbapenem-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infections Associated with Invasive Medical Procedures in Mexico

Thu, 23 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Verona integron-encoded metallo-β-lactamase-producing carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other carbapenemase-producing organisms represent an emerging U.S. public health threat.

Progress Toward Polio Eradication - Worldwide, January 2017-March 2019

Thu, 23 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Countries with endemic polio have revised emergency action plans to innovate and intensify strategies to reach and vaccinate every child in underimmunized populations.

Vision Impairment and Subjective Cognitive Decline-Related Functional Limitations - United States, 2015-2017

Thu, 23 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Analysis of 2015-2017 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data determined that 18% of adults who reported vision impairment also reported subjective cognitive decline-related functional limitations.

Healthy Vision Month - May 2019

Thu, 23 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Approximately 3.22 million U.S. persons are affected by vision impairment, which can be associated with social isolation, disability, and decreased quality of life

Pool Chemical Injuries in Public and Residential Settings - United States, 2008-2017, and New York, 2018

Thu, 16 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

During 2015-2017, pool chemical injuries led to an estimated 13,508 emergency department visits in the United States.

Notes from the Field: Measles Outbreaks from Imported Cases in Orthodox Jewish Communities - New York and New Jersey, 2018-2019

Thu, 16 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

On October 1, 2018, the Rockland County Department of Health alerted the New York State Department of Health of an unvaccinated teen traveler with diagnosed measles.

Notes from the Field: Community Outbreak of Measles - Clark County, Washington, 2018-2019

Thu, 16 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

On December 31, 2018, Clark County Public Health in Washington was notified of a suspected case of measles in an unvaccinated child who had recently arrived from Ukraine.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Malaria Surveillance - United States, 2016

Thu, 16 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Malaria is endemic in many countries, and chemoprophylaxis is the best method of prevention.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Reporting a Lot of Pain, Among Those Who Report Pain on at Least Some Days in the Past 3 Months, by Poverty Status and Frequency of Pain - National Health Interview Survey, 2016-2017

Thu, 16 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

During 2016-2017, the percentage of adults aged ≥18 years who experienced a lot of pain on some days in the last 3 months increased with increasing family income.

Notes from the Field: Acanthamoeba Keratitis Cases - Iowa, 2002-2017

Thu, 16 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

In 2015, the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics diagnosed 15 new Acanthamoeba keratitis cases.

Tuberculosis Screening, Testing, and Treatment of U.S. Health Care Personnel: Recommendations from the National Tuberculosis Controllers Association and CDC, 2019

Thu, 16 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

A systematic review found a low percentage of health care personnel have a positive tuberculosis test at baseline and upon serial testing.

Healthy and Safe Swimming Week - May 20-26, 2019

Thu, 16 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

This year's Healthy and Safe Swimming Week theme, "Pool Chemistry for Healthy and Safe Swimming," focuses on preventing pool chemical injuries.

Vital Signs: Pregnancy-Related Deaths, United States, 2011-2015, and Strategies for Prevention, 13 States, 2013-2017

Thu, 09 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Among pregnancy-related deaths for which timing was known, approximately three in five pregnancy-related deaths were preventable.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Percentages of Persons of All Ages Who Delayed Seeking Medical Care in the Past 12 Months Because of Worry About Cost, by U.S. Census Region of Residence - National Health Interview Survey, 2012 and 2017

Thu, 09 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

The percentage of persons of all ages who delayed seeking medical care in the past 12 months because of worry about the cost decreased from 8.2% in 2012 to 6.3% in 2017.

Racial Disparities in Mortality Associated with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Fulton and DeKalb Counties, Georgia, 2002-2016

Thu, 09 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Following systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients carefully defined in a population-based registry, standardized mortality ratios were two to four times higher in persons with SLE than in the general population.

Disparities in Incidence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection Among Black and White Women - United States, 2010-2016

Thu, 09 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Addressing social determinants of health and applying tailored strategies to reduce human immunodeficiency virus incidence in black women and their partners are key elements to achieving health equity.

Increase in Hepatitis A Virus Infections - United States, 2013-2018

Thu, 09 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

During 2016-2018, reports of hepatitis A infections in the United States increased by 294% compared with 2013-2015.

Hepatitis Awareness Month and Testing Day - May 2019

Thu, 09 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

May is Hepatitis Awareness Month, and May 19 is Hepatitis Testing Day. Many people with hepatitis B and hepatitis C remain unaware of their infection until serious complications occur.

QuickStats: Percentage of Employed Adults Aged ≥18 Years with Any Work-Loss Days Because of Illness or Injury in the Past 12 Months, by Sex and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, 2017

Thu, 02 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Among employed adults aged ≥18 years, women (43.5%) were more likely than men (37.0%) to have missed at least one day of work because of illness or injury.

Notes from the Field: Live Poultry Shipment Box Sampling at Feed Stores as an Indicator for Human Salmonella Infections - Michigan, 2016-2018

Thu, 02 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Sampling of poultry shipment boxes upon arrival at agricultural feed stores in the spring can provide an early indicator of Salmonella species present in hatchery-sourced live poultry.

Notes from the Field: Outbreak of Multidrug-Resistant Shigella sonnei Infections in a Retirement Community - Vermont, October-November 2018

Thu, 02 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

In October 2018, the Vermont Department of Health notified CDC of an outbreak of diarrhea caused by Shigella sonnei in a retirement community in Chittenden County.

Progress Toward Measles Elimination - European Region, 2009-2018

Thu, 02 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

During 2017-2018, a resurgence of measles occurred in the European Region, with large-scale outbreaks in Ukraine, Serbia, and some countries that had achieved elimination.

Drug Overdose Deaths Involving Cocaine and Psychostimulants with Abuse Potential - United States, 2003-2017

Thu, 02 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

From 2016 to 2017, death rates involving cocaine and psychostimulants increased across age groups, racial/ethnic groups, county urbanization levels, and multiple states.

State-Specific Severe Joint Pain and Physical Inactivity Among Adults with Arthritis - United States, 2017

Thu, 02 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

In 2017, among adults with arthritis, age-standardized, state-specific prevalence of both severe joint pain and physical inactivity were highest in southeastern states.

Increase in Measles Cases --- United States, January 1--April 26, 2019

Thu, 02 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

During January 1-April 26, 2019, a total of 704 cases were reported, the highest number of cases reported in any year since 1994.

Arthritis Awareness Month - May 2019

Thu, 02 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Arthritis Awareness Month, led by the Arthritis Foundation, is observed each May to bring attention to arthritis and its impact.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Assisted Reproductive Technology Surveillance --- United States, 2016

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 14:22:00 GMT

CDC reports on use and outcomes of assisted reproductive technology in the United States.

Erratum: Vol. 67, No. 33

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 17:40:00 GMT

The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Hepatitis C Virus Potentially Transmitted by Opioid Drug Diversion from a Nurse --- Washington, August 2017--March 2018

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Investigation identified an outbreak of at least 12 hepatitis C virus infections in patients who had received opioid injections from a nurse who admitted to diverting injectable narcotic drugs.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Felt Worried, Nervous, or Anxious Daily or Weekly, by Age Group and Employment Status --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2017

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 17:00:00 GMT

In 2017, compared with adults currently working, the percentage of adults who reported feeling worried, nervous, or anxious daily or weekly was higher among those looking for work.

Preliminary Incidence and Trends of Infections with Pathogens Transmitted Commonly Through Food --- Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network, 10 U.S. Sites, 2015--2018

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Regulatory agencies continue to implement new controls to decrease contamination of food that leads to most Campylobacter and Salmonella infections.

Consumption of Alcohol Beverages and Binge Drinking Among Pregnant Women Aged 18-44 Years --- United States, 2015--2017

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Analysis of 2015-2017 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data found that 11.5% of pregnant women reported current drinking, and 3.9% reported binge drinking during the past 30 days.

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Cyclosporiasis Surveillance --- United States, 2011--2015

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 14:47:00 GMT

The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Erratum: Vol. 68, No. 12

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 17:30:00 GMT

The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Percentages of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Were Told in the Past 12 Months by a Doctor or Health Professional That They Had Sinusitis, by Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin --- National Health Interview Survey, 2017

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Among adults aged ≥18 years, women (15.0%) were more likely than men (8.8%) to have been told by a health professional that they had sinusitis.

Notes from the Field: Identification of a Triatoma sanguisuga "Kissing Bug" --- Delaware, 2018

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 17:00:00 GMT

In July 2018, a family requested assistance identifying an insect that had bitten their child's face during the late evening hours.

Notes from the Field: Six Cases of Acute Flaccid Myelitis in Children --- Minnesota, 2018

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 17:00:00 GMT

During September 14-October 1, 2018, the Minnesota Department of Health was notified of six children hospitalized with symptoms consistent with acute flaccid myelitis.

Prevalence of Violence Victimization and Perpetration Among Persons Aged 13-24 Years --- Four Sub-Saharan African Countries, 2013--2015

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Early intervention is critical to preventing the adverse effects of violence victimization in Malawi, Nigeria, Uganda, and Zambia.

Outbreak of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection Among Heterosexual Persons Who Are Living Homeless and Inject Drugs --- Seattle, Washington, 2018

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 17:00:00 GMT

From 2017 to mid-November 2018, the number of human immunodeficiency virus diagnoses among Seattle heterosexuals who inject drugs increased 286%.

Estimated Number of Cases of High-Grade Cervical Lesions Diagnosed Among Women --- United States, 2008 and 2016

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 17:00:00 GMT

During 2008-2016, high-grade cervical lesions rates declined in women aged 18-24 years targeted by the human papillomavirus vaccination program.

QuickStats: Percentage of Persons in Families Having Problems Paying Medical Bills in the Past 12 Months, by Age Group --- National Health Interview Survey, 2011--2017

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 17:01:00 GMT

From 2011 to 2017, the percentage of persons in families having problems paying medical bills decreased from 19.7% to 14.6%.

Notes from the Field: Multistate Coccidioidomycosis Outbreak in U.S. Residents Returning from Community Service Trips to Baja California, Mexico --- July--August 2018

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 17:01:00 GMT

In 2018, CDC was notified about students hospitalized for pneumonia of unknown etiology after returning from Mexico.

Notes from the Field: Hepatitis A Outbreak Associated with Drug Use and Homelessness --- West Virginia, 2018

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 17:01:00 GMT

As of August 28, 2018, 664 outbreak-associated hepatitis A cases were identified by the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department.

Notes from the Field: Acute Hepatitis A Virus infection Among Previously Vaccinated Persons with HIV Infection --- Tennessee, 2018

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 17:01:00 GMT

Among 249 confirmed cases of hepatitis A virus infection, 4% occurred among persons with human immunodeficiency virus infection.

Notes from the Field: Unintentional Drug Overdose Deaths with Kratom Detected --- 27 States, July 2016--December 2017

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 17:01:00 GMT

Data on 27,340 overdose deaths revealed 0.56% of these decedents tested positive for kratom on postmortem toxicology.

Extragenital Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Among Community Venue--Attending Men Who Have Sex with Men --- Five Cities, United States, 2017

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 17:01:00 GMT

In 2017, approximately one in eight men who have sex with men had an extragenital chlamydial or gonococcal infection.

Outbreak of Cyanide Poisoning Caused by Consumption of Cassava Flour - Kasese District, Uganda, September 2017

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 17:00:00 GMT

In September 2017, an outbreak of suspected cyanide poisoning related to consumption of cassava flour, involving 98 cases with two deaths, occurred in western Uganda.

Surveillance to Track Progress Toward Polio Eradication - Worldwide, 2017-2018

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Sensitive surveillance is the cornerstone of polio eradication programs.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Percentages of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Without a Usual Place of Health Care, by Region - National Health Interview Survey, 2017

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Among adults aged ≥18 years, 13.9% were without a usual place of health care in 2017.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Prevalence Among Adults Who Have Never Smoked, by Industry and Occupation - United States, 2013-2017

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 17:00:00 GMT

During 2013-2017, an estimated 2.4 million U.S. working adults aged ≥18 years who never smoked had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Nonfatal Assaults and Homicides Among Adults Aged ≥60 Years - United States, 2002-2016

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 17:00:00 GMT

The estimated nonfatal assault rate among older U.S. adults increased 75.4% among men (2002-2016) and 35.4% among women (2007-2016).

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Who Met Federal Guidelines for Aerobic Physical Activity Through Leisure-Time Activity, by Race/Ethnicity --- National Health Interview Survey, 2008--2017

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 17:00:00 GMT

During 2008-2017, the percentage of adults aged ≥18 years who met federal guidelines for aerobic physical activity through leisure-time activity increased from 43.5% in 2008 to 54.1% in 2017

Erratum - Vol. 67, No. 30

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 17:00:00 GMT

In the report "Deaths Related to Hurricane Irma - Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina, September 4-October 10, 2017," on page 829, the sixth sentence of the fifth paragraph should have read

Notes from the Field: Investigation of Colorado Tick Fever Virus Disease Cases --- Oregon, 2018

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 17:00:00 GMT

In early summer 2018, four cases of Colorado tick fever (CTF) were reported in residents of central Oregon; CTF virus infection was confirmed using CDC's reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) assay

Candida Bloodstream Infections Among Persons with Injection Drug Use --- Denver Metropolitan Area, Colorado, 2017--2018

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Candidemia, a bloodstream infection caused by Candida species, is typically considered a health care-associated infection, with known risk factors including the presence of a central venous catheter, receipt of total parenteral nutrition or broad-spectrum antibiotics, recent abdominal surgery, admission to an intensive care unit, and prolonged hospitalization.

Imported Toxin-Producing Cutaneous Diphtheria --- Minnesota, Washington, and New Mexico, 2015--2018

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 17:00:00 GMT

From September 2015 to March 2018, CDC confirmed four cases of cutaneous diphtheria caused by toxin-producing Corynebacterium diphtheriae in patients from Minnesota (two), Washington (one), and New Mexico (one).

Enterovirus D68--Associated Acute Respiratory Illness --- United States, July--October, 2017 and 2018

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 17:00:00 GMT

In the fall of 2014, an outbreak of enterovirus D68 (EV-D68)-associated acute respiratory illness (ARI) occurred in the United States; before 2014, EV-D68 was rarely reported to CDC.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Reported That They Needed Dental Care During the Past 12 Months But Didn't Get It Because They Couldn't Afford It, by Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin --- National Health Interview Survey, 2017

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 17:00:00 GMT

In 2017, more women (12.7%) than men (8.8%) reported that at some time during the past 12 months they needed dental care but didn't get it because they couldn't afford it.