Foodborne infection surveillance shows stable Listeria, Salmonella, Shigella rates, increase in other pathogens
Foodborne illness surveillance shows mixed trends for different bacteria in 2019
A surveillance report from 10 U.S. sites found incidence of infections caused by Listeria, Salmonella, and Shigella remained unchanged, whil…
In 2019, foodborne infections from most tracked bacteria rose, while cases of Listeria, Salmonella, and Shigella stayed steady.
International Overdose Awareness Day highlights need for evidence-based prevention strategies
International Overdose Awareness Day highlights the ongoing public health crisis
This non-research publication marks International Overdose Awareness Day.
August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day, a global reminder of the persistent public health crisis and a call to remember those …
Case series reports 18 silicosis cases among stone fabrication workers in four states
Eighteen silicosis cases found among stone fabrication workers in four states
A case series identified 18 silicosis cases among workers in the stone fabrication industry across California, Colorado, Texas, and Washingt…
Eighteen stone fabrication workers in four states have been found to have silicosis, a serious lung disease caused by breathing silica dust.
BinaxNOW Rapid Antigen Test Performance Evaluated at Arizona Community Testing Sites
Researchers evaluated a rapid COVID-19 test at two community sites in Arizona
An evaluation study assessed the performance of the Abbott BinaxNOW rapid antigen test for SARS-CoV-2 infection at two community-based testi…
A new report describes the performance of the BinaxNOW rapid antigen test on specimens collected from persons at two community testing sites…
Report describes overdose education and naloxone distribution programs in U.S. syringe service programs
How do syringe programs teach people to stop overdoses?
A report describes overdose education and naloxone distribution (OEND) programs within syringe service programs in the United States.
A new report looks at how syringe service programs across the U.S.
Experimental study assesses two methods to improve medical mask fit for SARS-CoV-2 protection
CDC tests two methods to improve fit of medical masks in lab experiments
An experimental study evaluated two ways to improve the fit of medical procedure masks to reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmission and exposure.
CDC lab experiments test two methods to make medical procedure masks fit more snugly on the face to help block respiratory particles.
Survey finds increasing electronic vapor and tobacco product use among US high school students
Survey finds rising tobacco and e-cigarette use among U.S. high school students
An observational survey of high school students in the United States found increasing trends in electronic vapor product use and use of any …
Electronic vapor product use and any tobacco use are increasing among U.S. high school students, even as some other tobacco forms have decre…
COVID-19 infection rates in U.S. military personnel deployed to a New York City field hospital
What happened to military medics who worked in a New York COVID field hospital?
An observational report describes U.S. military personnel deployed to a New York City field hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A report asked whether military medics in a New York field hospital got infected, but it offers no answers on how many fell sick or if safet…
Partial Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination shows 63% effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 infection in nursing home outbreaks
How well does one COVID vaccine dose protect nursing home residents during outbreaks?
An observational report from two skilled nursing facilities in Connecticut experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks found partial vaccination (>14 da…
A single Pfizer shot offered 63% protection against infection in nursing home residents during outbreaks, showing early defense even before …
Observational report describes age-adjusted motor vehicle traffic death rates in the US
Report describes U.S. motor vehicle traffic death rates for 2019
An observational report described age-adjusted death rates for motor vehicle traffic injury in the United States population for 2019.
A 2019 report describes age-adjusted death rates for motor vehicle traffic injuries across the United States.
Report describes e-cigarette use patterns among US middle and high school students
What are middle and high school students vaping? A new report looks at the flavors and devices
An observational report describes e-cigarette use, including flavored and disposable products, among US middle and high school students.
A new report reveals the specific flavors and disposable devices middle and high school students in the United States are using for vaping.
Observational study examines antidepressant use patterns by sex and marital status in US adults
Survey examines antidepressant use among U.S. adults by sex and marital status
An observational study of US adults aged ≥20 years examined antidepressant use patterns by sex and marital status.
A new report looks at how antidepressant use among U.S. adults varies by sex and marital status, offering a snapshot of medication patterns …