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COVID-19 cases reported among workers in meat and poultry processing facilities
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COVID-19 cases reported among workers in meat and poultry processing facilities What happened when COVID-19 hit meat processing plants?
An observational report describes COVID-19 cases among workers in 115 meat or poultry processing facilities across 19 states. The report not…
A new CDC report confirms coronavirus cases were reported among workers at 115 meat and poultry processing facilities across 19 states.
Public health report examines factors in accelerated COVID-19 spread in the US
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Public health report examines factors in accelerated COVID-19 spread in the US What fueled COVID-19's rapid spread across the US?
A public health report describes factors contributing to the accelerated spread of COVID-19 in the United States. The report does not provid…
A new report explains the specific conditions that helped the coronavirus spread so quickly across the United States in early 2020.
First locally acquired hantavirus pulmonary syndrome case confirmed in Denver patient
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First locally acquired hantavirus pulmonary syndrome case confirmed in Denver patient A rare, serious lung virus was found in Denver. What does that mean?
A case report describes the first confirmed, apparently locally acquired case of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome in a patient from Denver, Col…
In 2018, Denver confirmed its first case of a rare lung infection carried by rodents, prompting health officials to stay alert.
Half of U.S. congenital syphilis cases linked to gaps in prenatal testing and treatment
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Half of U.S. congenital syphilis cases linked to gaps in prenatal testing and treatment Half of U.S. congenital syphilis cases linked to gaps in prenatal testing and treatment
An observational analysis of U.S. congenital syphilis cases found that half were associated with gaps in prenatal testing and treatment. The…
Half of U.S. newborn syphilis cases happen because mothers missed testing or treatment during pregnancy.
Report suggests COVID-19 community transmission in U.S. began in late January or early February 2020
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Report suggests COVID-19 community transmission in U.S. began in late January or early February 2020 When did COVID-19 really start spreading in the U.S.?
A descriptive report on the early spread of COVID-19 in the United States suggests limited community transmission likely began in late Janua…
A new report suggests limited COVID-19 spread in the U.S. likely began in late January or early February 2020 after importations from China …
Outbreak report summarizes patterns and characteristics of vaping-associated lung injury cases
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Outbreak report summarizes patterns and characteristics of vaping-associated lung injury cases What did we learn from the vaping lung injury outbreak?
An observational outbreak report summarized patterns and characteristics of lung injury cases associated with e-cigarette use across multipl…
A 2019 wave of serious lung injuries swept across the United States, and all the cases had one thing in common: the people affected had used…
Observational report examines COVID-19 hospitalization characteristics in Atlanta patients
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Observational report examines COVID-19 hospitalization characteristics in Atlanta patients Study examines patient characteristics linked to COVID-19 hospitalization in Atlanta
An observational report from six Atlanta hospitals and clinics examined characteristics associated with hospitalization among COVID-19 patie…
A new report from Atlanta hospitals is looking for patient traits that might lead to needing hospital care for COVID-19.
Surveillance report updates characteristics of U.S. patients with vaping-associated lung injury
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Surveillance report updates characteristics of U.S. patients with vaping-associated lung injury What do we know about people hurt by vaping? New data offers clues
A national surveillance report updated characteristics of patients with lung injury related to e-cigarette or vaping product use in the Unit…
Updated national data from October 2019 shows a clear link between using e-cigarettes and developing serious lung injuries across the United…
Surveillance report details use and outcomes of assisted reproductive technology in 2017
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Surveillance report details use and outcomes of assisted reproductive technology in 2017 What happened with fertility treatments in the US in 2017?
A surveillance summary reports on the use and outcomes of assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedures performed in the United States i…
A new government report details how many Americans used fertility treatments and their results in 2017, offering a snapshot of national care…
Mass COVID-19 testing implemented in US correctional facilities for incarcerated persons
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Mass COVID-19 testing implemented in US correctional facilities for incarcerated persons Mass COVID-19 testing was studied in U.S. prisons and jails
An observational report describes mass COVID-19 testing in 16 US adult correctional and detention facilities. No specific results, safety da…
Mass COVID-19 testing was studied in 16 U.S. prisons and jails, offering an early look at how these programs were implemented in correctiona…
Observational report describes e-cigarette use among US adult workers aged 18-24
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Observational report describes e-cigarette use among US adult workers aged 18-24 Study examines e-cigarette use among young adult workers in the United States
An observational report describes electronic cigarette use prevalence among adult workers aged 18-24 years in the United States. No specific…
A new report looks at how common e-cigarette use is among young adult workers in the United States, but key results are not yet available.
Surveillance report describes West Nile virus disease patterns in the United States from 2009 to 2018
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Surveillance report describes West Nile virus disease patterns in the United States from 2009 to 2018 What did a decade of West Nile virus surveillance in the U.S. reveal?
A surveillance summary describes West Nile virus disease patterns in the United States population from 2009 to 2018. No specific interventio…
A decade of U.S. data shows West Nile virus activity patterns from 2009 to 2018, helping experts track how the mosquito-borne illness spread…