Case series identifies 38 medetomidine-involved opioid overdoses in Chicago
Chicago health officials identify overdoses involving veterinary sedative mixed with opioids
A case series in Chicago identified 38 individuals with medetomidine-involved opioid overdoses (12 confirmed, 26 probable).
Chicago officials warn that a veterinary sedative is now mixed with opioids in street drugs, causing 38 overdoses in the city.
Multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated charcuterie-style meats in US
What's making people sick? A salmonella outbreak linked to charcuterie meats
An outbreak investigation report describes a multistate outbreak of Salmonella enterica I 4:I:- infection in the United States.
A multistate salmonella outbreak is linked to contaminated charcuterie-style meats like pre-sliced salami or prosciutto, so check for recall…
Framework proposed for evaluating large healthcare data resources
Researchers propose a standard framework for evaluating large healthcare data resources
A publication describes a standard framework for evaluating large healthcare data resources.
A new standard framework helps health professionals assess the quality and usefulness of large healthcare data resources to make comparisons…
Monkeypox infections reported after two JYNNEOS vaccine doses in the United States
Monkeypox infections reported in people who received two JYNNEOS vaccine doses
A report from the United States describes monkeypox virus infections occurring after receipt of two preexposure doses of the JYNNEOS vaccine…
Monkeypox infections have been reported in people who received two doses of the JYNNEOS vaccine, showing that vaccination is not a guarantee…
CDC surveillance report describes arboviral disease cases in the U.S. during 2022
U.S. health officials describe cases of mosquito and tick-borne diseases in 2022
A CDC surveillance report describes cases of arboviral disease in the United States during 2022.
A routine U.S. health report documents cases of mosquito and tick-borne diseases like West Nile virus and dengue that occurred in 2022.
Case report describes illnesses in women after presumed counterfeit botulinum toxin injections in nonmedical settings
Women became ill after receiving counterfeit botulinum toxin injections in nonmedical settings
A case report describes illnesses in women following administration of presumed counterfeit botulinum toxin injections in nonmedical setting…
Women fell ill after receiving counterfeit botulinum toxin injections outside medical settings, highlighting the dangers of unlicensed provi…
Report describes U.S. adults' intent and methods for smoking cessation
Report examines how U.S. adults plan to quit smoking, but findings are not yet available
An observational report describes smoking cessation intentions and methods among U.S.
A new report looks at how U.S. adults plan to quit smoking, but the specific findings have not been released yet.
Interim 2025-26 influenza vaccine effectiveness estimates reported for California residents
How well is this year's flu shot working in California? Early estimates are in
An interim observational report describes vaccine effectiveness estimates for the 2025-26 seasonal influenza vaccine among California reside…
California health officials released early estimates on how well the 2025-26 flu shot is protecting residents from October through January.
Worldwide cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus reported without intervention or outcome data
Worldwide cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus are being tracked
A report describes worldwide cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus.
A new report tracks Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus cases worldwide, offering an administrative update on where the virus is oc…
Case report links fatal amebic meningoencephalitis to nasal irrigation with RV tap water
Fatal brain infection reported after nasal irrigation with RV tap water
A field report describes a single fatal case of primary amebic meningoencephalitis in a person who used recreational vehicle tap water for n…
A fatal brain infection occurred after nasal irrigation with RV tap water, highlighting the rare risk of using unsterilized water for this p…
Surveillance report details arboviral disease cases in the United States for 2023
What did health officials learn about mosquito and tick disease cases last year?
A surveillance report describes arboviral disease cases reported in the United States during 2023.
A new report maps where mosquito and tick diseases like West Nile virus and Lyme disease appeared across the United States in 2023.
Surveillance reports show increasing NDM-CRE cases in New York City from 2019 to 2024
Health officials report rising cases of drug-resistant bacteria in New York City
A surveillance report from New York City documented an increase in New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase-positive carbapenem-resistant Enterobactera…
New York City health officials report rising cases of a drug-resistant bacteria tracked from 2019 to 2024.