Observational data show increase in COVID-19 infection-induced antibodies during Omicron period in US population
Did COVID-19 antibodies rise across the U.S. during the Omicron wave?
An observational study of the United States population during Omicron variant predominance found an increase in infection-induced antibodies…
U.S. antibody levels against COVID-19 rose during the Omicron wave, showing more people developed immune markers as the virus spread widely.
Erratum published for unspecified study; no clinical data available for review
What does a medical journal correction mean for you?
An erratum has been published for an unspecified study. No details regarding study type, population, intervention, or results are provided. …
A medical journal correction means an error in a previously published study was found and fixed, so always check for the latest version of h…
Field report describes measles outbreak in central Ohio community
Measles outbreak hits central Ohio community. What does this mean?
An observational field report describes a measles outbreak in a central Ohio community. No specific intervention, comparator, or outcome dat…
A measles outbreak is actively spreading in a central Ohio community, prompting public health teams to investigate the source and protect vu…
Erratum published for unspecified study; no clinical data available for review
A published research article has been corrected by the journal.
An erratum notice has been published for an unspecified study. No details regarding study design, population, intervention, or results are p…
A journal correction notice confirms an error in a past MMWR report, but offers no details on the study, findings, or specific mistake that …
Babesiosis Cases Increased in the United States from 2011 to 2019
Reported babesiosis cases increased in the United States from 2011 to 2019
An observational report of babesiosis trends in the United States from 2011 to 2019 found an increase in reported cases. The report did not …
Reported cases of babesiosis, a tick-borne illness, increased across the United States between 2011 and 2019.
Initial outbreak response activity reported following wild poliovirus type 1 detection in Malawi
Polio outbreak detected in Malawi. What happens next?
A field outbreak report describes initial response activities after detection of wild poliovirus type 1 in Malawi. No specific population, s…
A dangerous wild poliovirus has reappeared in Malawi, prompting immediate global health teams to trace contacts and plan urgent vaccination …
Observational report describes health indicator prevalence among US caregivers versus noncaregivers
Report describes health indicator differences between caregivers and noncaregivers
An observational report describes the prevalence of certain health indicators among caregivers compared to noncaregivers in the United State…
A new report highlights health differences between caregivers and noncaregivers in the United States, showing how common certain health indi…
Leptospirosis outbreak reported in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Fiona
Did a hurricane cause a dangerous bacterial outbreak in Puerto Rico?
A descriptive outbreak report from Puerto Rico following Hurricane Fiona documented a large leptospirosis outbreak. The report describes an …
Hurricane Fiona brought dangerous leptospirosis to Puerto Rico, where flooding contaminated water and soil with infected animal urine, sprea…
Observational study finds low hospitalization and ED visit rates after Paxlovid treatment for COVID-19 in California
Did Paxlovid keep COVID patients in California out of the hospital?
An observational study of patients in California treated with Paxlovid for COVID-19 reported low rates of subsequent hospitalizations and em…
Paxlovid treatment for COVID-19 in California was linked to low rates of hospitalizations and emergency department visits, offering hope for…
CDC Program Evaluation Framework described without study data or clinical application
How do we know if public health programs are actually working?
This publication describes the CDC Program Evaluation Framework without reporting specific study data. No population, intervention, outcomes…
The CDC released an updated guide to help public health workers measure if their community programs are actually improving lives.
Influenza activity and vaccine composition for the 2022-23 Northern Hemisphere season in the US
How do we decide what goes in next year's flu shot?
A report describes influenza activity and the composition of the Northern Hemisphere 2022-23 influenza vaccine in the United States. The stu…
Health officials track flu activity to decide which strains go into next year's vaccine before flu season arrives.
Observational report examines gun carrying among US high school students
How many high school students carry guns for nonrecreational purposes?
An observational report examined self-reported gun carrying for nonrecreational purposes among male and female high school students in the U…
A new report asks how many high school students carry guns for nonrecreational purposes, but the study did not share its main findings or re…