Survey explores possible undetected mpox infection among people experiencing homelessness in San Francisco
Did mpox spread undetected among people experiencing homelessness?
A survey was conducted among people accessing homeless services or staying in encampments in San Francisco to explore possible undetected mp…
Health officials surveyed people experiencing homelessness to check for undetected mpox infections that might have spread in hard-to-see pla…
Norovirus outbreak investigation links illness to Illinois restaurant exposure
A norovirus outbreak was linked to an Illinois restaurant. What happened?
An outbreak investigation report describes a norovirus outbreak among individuals associated with a restaurant in Illinois.
Health officials confirmed a norovirus outbreak linked to an Illinois restaurant, prompting public health teams to investigate the source of…
Report describes sepsis program activities in US acute care hospitals
What are hospitals actually doing to fight sepsis? A new report looks inside
A report describes sepsis program activities in acute care hospitals across the United States.
A new report reveals what hospitals are doing to fight sepsis, but it doesn't say which programs save lives or which are safest.
Survey reports ventilation improvement strategies in U.S. K-12 public schools for COVID-19 prevention
Survey reports ventilation improvement strategies in U.S. public schools
A survey of U.S. K-12 public schools reported on ventilation improvement strategies for COVID-19 prevention.
A survey reveals which ventilation strategies U.S. public schools are using to try to prevent COVID-19 spread, though it didn't test their e…
Observational study examines breakfast consumption and academic, mental health outcomes in US high school students
Does eating breakfast help high school students feel better and do better in school?
An observational report examined associations between breakfast consumption and grades, feelings of sadness or hopelessness, and school conn…
Eating breakfast is linked to better grades, fewer feelings of sadness, and stronger school connection for high school students.
Case report finds monkeypox virus contamination on household objects and surfaces
Monkeypox virus found on household surfaces in one Utah home
A case report from a Utah household with monkeypox patients found evidence of environmental contamination on objects and surfaces.
Monkeypox virus was found on household surfaces in a Utah home, confirming the need for cleaning and handwashing when caring for infected pe…
Observational study tracks influenza and COVID-19 vaccination coverage in US health care personnel
Study tracks flu and COVID-19 vaccination rates among U.S. health care workers
An observational study assessed influenza and COVID-19 vaccination coverage among health care personnel in the United States from October 20…
A new report tracks flu and COVID-19 vaccination rates among U.S. health care workers during the 2023-24 season, but the actual coverage num…
Observational report describes coinfections with monkeypox, HIV, and STIs in U.S. patients
What happens when monkeypox, HIV, and other STIs overlap in the same person?
An observational report from eight U.S. jurisdictions described coinfections with monkeypox, HIV, and sexually transmitted infections among …
A new report shows people with monkeypox can also have HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, giving health providers a clearer pict…
Report describes challenges in monkeypox testing for low-risk populations without known exposure
Report describes challenges in monkeypox testing for low-risk populations
A report describes challenges in monkeypox testing for persons in populations at low risk or without known epidemiologic link to monkeypox i…
A new report highlights the testing challenges healthcare providers face for people considered low risk or without a known connection to an …
Observational study examines trends in emergency department visits for firearm injuries in the US
Study examines trends in emergency department visits for firearm injuries
An observational study analyzed trends in emergency department visits for firearm injuries in the United States from 2018 to 2023.
A new report tracks emergency room visits for firearm injuries across the United States from 2018 through 2023.
Clinical trials examine COVID-19 rebound after nirmatrelvir/ritonavir versus placebo treatment
Does the COVID-19 rebound risk change with or without Paxlovid treatment?
Randomized, double-blind trials at U.S. and international sites investigated COVID-19 rebound following nirmatrelvir/ritonavir treatment ver…
Two rigorous clinical trials are investigating whether Paxlovid treatment changes the risk of COVID-19 symptoms returning after patients sta…
Surveillance report characterizes waterborne disease outbreaks associated with splash pads in the US
What makes splash pads risky for spreading waterborne illnesses?
A US surveillance report describes waterborne disease outbreaks associated with splash pads.
Officials are tracking waterborne disease outbreaks at splash pads across the United States to better understand how illnesses spread in the…