Observational study finds association between violence/harassment and suicidal ideation in transgender women
Study explores link between violence, harassment and suicidal thoughts in transgender women
An observational study of transgender women in seven U.S. urban areas found an association between experiences of violence/harassment and su…
Transgender women facing violence or harassment show higher rates of suicidal thoughts, though strong social support may help lessen this li…
JYNNEOS vaccination implemented at LGBTQIA+ community events in Atlanta
Monkeypox vaccination effort launched at LGBTQIA+ community events in Atlanta
A community-based implementation effort administered JYNNEOS monkeypox vaccinations at large LGBTQIA+ events in Atlanta, Georgia. No study o…
Georgia health officials offered monkeypox vaccines at LGBTQIA+ events in Atlanta to help people at higher risk get the shot.
Blastomycosis outbreak reported among workers at a Michigan paper mill
Health officials investigate blastomycosis outbreak among Michigan paper mill workers
An outbreak investigation report describes a blastomycosis outbreak among workers at a paper mill in Michigan. The specific exposure source,…
Michigan health officials investigate a blastomycosis outbreak among paper mill workers, prompting a look at fungal risks in the workplace.
CDC Updates Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain
How should doctors prescribe opioids for pain? New guidelines aim to help.
The CDC has published an updated clinical practice guideline for prescribing opioids for pain. The guideline's specific recommendations, pop…
New federal guidelines give doctors a clearer framework for prescribing opioids to help patients get relief while minimizing risks.
CDC issues new recommendations for diagnostic tests supporting syphilis diagnosis
What's changing in syphilis testing? New CDC recommendations aim to help doctors diagnose.
The CDC has published new recommendations for diagnostic tests that can support a diagnosis of syphilis. The publication type is described a…
New CDC guidelines update how doctors diagnose syphilis to ensure clearer test results and more accurate patient care.
Report describes HIV services and outcomes during COVID-19 pandemic in the United States
Report examines HIV services and outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic
A report describes HIV services and outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States from 2019 to 2021. Key population details, sa…
A new report examines how HIV services and health outcomes changed in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic from 2019 to 2021.
Surveillance report supports safety of JYNNEOS vaccine for mpox prevention
Is the mpox vaccine safe? New safety report offers reassurance.
A U.S. surveillance report indicates the JYNNEOS vaccine for mpox prevention appears safe. The report does not provide specific population d…
A new safety report confirms the JYNNEOS mpox vaccine maintains its established safety profile as more people receive the shot.
Eight cases of locally acquired mosquito-transmitted malaria reported in Florida and Texas
Eight people in Florida and Texas caught malaria from local mosquitoes.
An outbreak report describes 8 cases of autochthonous malaria in Florida and Texas. The report documents local transmission without specifyi…
Eight people in Florida and Texas caught malaria from local mosquitoes without traveling abroad, ending decades of U.S. malaria cases tied o…
WHO African Region progress toward measles elimination assessed from 2017 to 2021
Is Africa getting closer to eliminating measles? A new report tracks progress.
A WHO report describes progress toward measles elimination in the African Region from 2017 to 2021. The report does not provide specific dat…
A new WHO report tracks progress toward eliminating measles in Africa, showing that ending the virus is a long road with many checkpoints al…
Fatal Naegleria fowleri infection reported in patient exposed to Arkansas splash pad water
Health officials report fatal brain infection linked to splash pad water exposure
A case report describes a fatal case of Naegleria fowleri meningoencephalitis in one patient following exposure to a splash pad in Arkansas.…
A fatal brain infection linked to splash pad water exposure in Arkansas highlights the rare but serious risk of untreated recreational water…
Interim Report Estimates Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness in California
How well is this year's flu shot working in California? Early estimates are in.
An interim observational report from California estimated influenza vaccine effectiveness against laboratory-confirmed infection during Octo…
California health officials released early estimates on how well this year's flu shot worked against lab-confirmed cases from October throug…
CDC surveillance tracks global spread of SARS-CoV-2 variant BA.2.86
How is the CDC tracking the new BA.2.86 COVID variant worldwide?
A CDC surveillance report describes early detection and tracking of the SARS-CoV-2 variant BA.2.86 using a multicomponent approach. No popul…
The CDC is using multiple methods to track the global spread of the new SARS-CoV-2 variant BA.2.86, confirming the system is working as inte…