HIV/AIDS continues disproportionate impact on U.S. Black or African American population
HIV and AIDS continue to disproportionately affect Black Americans, awareness day notes
A non-research announcement for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day notes the continuing disproportionate impact of HIV infection and AIDS…
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day highlights that HIV and AIDS continue to disproportionately affect Black or African American people in…
Guideline update finds women at high HIV risk eligible for all hormonal contraceptives and IUDs
Can women at high risk for HIV safely use hormonal birth control?
A guideline update indicates women at high risk for HIV infection are eligible to use all hormonal contraceptive methods and intrauterine de…
Women at high risk for HIV can safely use all hormonal birth control and IUDs without restrictions.
Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine Recommended as Key Prevention in Asia
Japanese encephalitis vaccine prevents most common cause of brain infection in Asia
A recommendation report identifies Japanese encephalitis virus as the most common vaccine-preventable cause of encephalitis in Asia.
Japanese encephalitis is the most common vaccine-preventable cause of brain infection in Asia, making vaccination a key protection for trave…
ACIP concludes benefits of mRNA COVID-19 vaccination outweigh myocarditis risks
Health panel says COVID-19 vaccine benefits outweigh rare myocarditis risk
An advisory committee review of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in the US, following reports of myocarditis, concluded vaccination benefits outweigh …
A U.S. health panel concludes that COVID-19 vaccine benefits outweigh the rare risk of heart inflammation in people who get vaccinated.
2023 adult immunization schedule updates published for US adults aged 19+
CDC updates 2023 adult immunization schedule with vaccine-specific changes
A publication outlines vaccine-specific changes to the 2023 immunization schedule for US adults aged 19 years or older.
The CDC updated the 2023 adult vaccine schedule with specific changes to recommendations for certain shots for people aged 19 and older.
ACIP Issues Recommendations for Seasonal Influenza Prevention and Control with Vaccines
What's the latest advice on flu shots this season?
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has published recommendations for the prevention and control of seasonal influenza u…
U.S. health officials released updated flu shot advice for the 2023-24 season, emphasizing vaccination as the core way to prevent and contro…
Survey shows food allergy prevalence in US children rose from 4.0% to 6.5% over 11 years
Survey finds more U.S. children reported having food allergies over an 11-year period
A US observational survey of children aged 0-17 years found the percentage reporting a food or digestive allergy in the past 12 months incre…
Reports of childhood food allergies in the U.S. rose from 4.0% in 2007 to 6.5% in 2018, showing more kids affected over 11 years.
Survey finds higher current asthma prevalence among US adult women compared to men
Survey finds adult women in the US more likely to have asthma than men
A US National Health Interview Survey analysis of adults aged ≥18 years found women were more likely than men to currently have asthma.
A 2017-2018 national survey shows adult women in the US are more likely than men to currently have asthma.
Surveillance reports anaphylaxis cases after first Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses in US
What happens when people have severe allergic reactions to the Moderna vaccine?
A US surveillance report describes cases of anaphylaxis following first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Health officials report severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, after people received their first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vac…
Surveillance report tracks progress in reducing deaths among persons with diagnosed HIV in the US
Are we making progress in reducing deaths among people with HIV?
A US surveillance report monitored progress toward reducing deaths among persons with diagnosed HIV infection.
Tracking deaths among people with diagnosed HIV across the U.S. helps monitor progress toward longer, healthier lives for this community.
Advisory committee recommends resuming Janssen COVID-19 vaccination for adults, citing benefits over risks
Health officials update recommendations for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
A U.S. advisory committee issued updated recommendations for the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine for persons aged ≥18 years.
Health officials keep the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine available for adults but add a warning about rare clotting risks for women aged…
2022 Adult Immunization Schedule Updated for U.S. Adults Aged 19 Years or Older
Health officials update recommended adult vaccination schedule for 2022
A guideline report describes changes to the 2022 adult immunization schedule for U.S.
Health officials released the updated 2022 vaccination schedule for adults aged 19 and older, outlining when to get flu, COVID-19, and shing…