CDC report describes monkeypox prevention strategies among gay and bisexual men in the US
How are men who have sex with men protecting themselves from monkeypox?
A CDC report describes strategies adopted by gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men to prevent monkeypox virus transmission in t…
Men who have sex with men are using various strategies to prevent monkeypox transmission, according to a new report from the United States.
Nitazene-related deaths reported in Tennessee field notes
Health officials report nitazene-related overdose deaths in Tennessee
Field notes from Tennessee report nitazene-related deaths. The study type, population, and specific results were not reported. Clinicians sh…
Tennessee health officials warn that nitazenes, powerful synthetic opioids sometimes mixed with other drugs, are linked to recent overdose d…
U.S. mortality data shows distribution of deaths by age, Hispanic origin, and race in 2020
Study examines how COVID-19 deaths varied by age, race, and Hispanic origin in 2020
An observational analysis of U.S. mortality data from 2020 describes the percentage of total deaths by age, Hispanic origin, and race. The s…
In 2020, COVID-19 death rates varied significantly by age, race, and Hispanic origin, highlighting disparities in the pandemic's impact acro…
Report examines vaccination coverage for influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 in US nursing home residents
Report examines vaccination rates for flu, RSV, and COVID-19 in U.S. nursing homes
A report describes vaccination coverage for influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, and COVID-19 among nursing home residents in the United …
A new report tracks flu, RSV, and COVID-19 vaccine coverage in U.S. nursing homes to see how many residents are getting these important prot…
Observational report examines topical antifungal prescribing trends in Medicare Part D
How are doctors prescribing antifungal creams to older Americans?
An observational report examined topical antifungal prescribing trends among Medicare Part D beneficiaries in the United States. Specific pr…
A new report shows how doctors prescribe antifungal creams to older Americans enrolled in Medicare Part D.
Surveillance report examines nonprescription hormone use among transgender women in U.S. urban areas.
Study examines factors linked to nonprescription hormone use among transgender women
An observational surveillance report described demographic, healthcare, and economic correlates of nonprescription hormone use among transge…
A new report looks at how demographics, healthcare access, and economic factors connect to nonprescription hormone use among transgender wom…
Field notes report Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections in Missouri school district
Health officials monitor Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections in a Missouri school district
A surveillance report describes Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections among students and staff in a large Missouri public school district. No spe…
Missouri health officials are monitoring Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections among students and staff in a large public school district.
Analysis examines influenza hospitalization risk and vaccination coverage by race and ethnicity
Study examines flu hospitalization risk and vaccination rates across U.S. racial groups
An observational analysis examined influenza hospitalization risk and vaccination coverage across racial and ethnic groups in the United Sta…
Flu hospitalization risk and vaccination rates varied across racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. from 2009 to 2022.
Surveillance report describes acute flaccid myelitis cases in the United States
Health officials are tracking cases of acute flaccid myelitis in the United States.
A surveillance report describes acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) cases in the United States. No specific intervention, comparator, or clinical o…
Health officials are tracking acute flaccid myelitis cases in the United States from 2018 through 2022 to monitor this rare condition affect…
Vibrio vulnificus infections reported in three eastern states following heat waves
Did heat waves bring dangerous bacteria to the East Coast?
A field report case series describes Vibrio vulnificus infections occurring in three eastern U.S. states after a period of heat waves. No sa…
Heat waves in three eastern U.S. states were followed by cases of Vibrio vulnificus, a dangerous flesh-eating bacteria.
Case series describes severe monkeypox in hospitalized US patients
U.S. hospitals report cases of severe monkeypox requiring hospitalization
A case series describes hospitalized patients with severe monkeypox in the United States. No specific interventions, outcomes, or safety dat…
U.S. hospitals report severe monkeypox cases requiring hospitalization, signaling a need for doctors to monitor these serious infections clo…
Field report finds increased atmospheric lead levels during January 2025 Los Angeles fires
Did recent Los Angeles fires release more lead into the air?
A descriptive field report from Los Angeles documented increased atmospheric lead levels in particulate matter during January 2025 fires. No…
Recent Los Angeles fires may have stirred up old lead from soil, raising atmospheric levels in the tiny particles people breathe during Janu…