Vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 detected in wastewater across 16 European cities
Vaccine-derived poliovirus detected in wastewater across 16 European cities
A surveillance report of wastewater samples from 16 cities in five European countries detected vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2. The report…
Vaccine-derived poliovirus was found in wastewater across 16 European cities, though no cases of illness have been reported.
Observational Report Notes Increase in Alcohol-Related Deaths in US Population
Report shows increase in alcohol-related deaths in the United States in recent years
An observational report on the US population found the average annual number of deaths from excessive alcohol use increased from 2016-2017 t…
Deaths from excessive alcohol use in the United States rose between 2016 and 2021, signaling a growing public health concern.
CDC reports 2023-24 seasonal influenza vaccine effectiveness estimates for different US age groups
How well did this year's flu shot work for different age groups?
The CDC has published observational estimates of 2023-24 seasonal influenza vaccine effectiveness across different age groups in the United …
A new analysis is gathering data on how well the 2023-24 flu shot worked for different age groups across the United States, but researchers …
Influenza and COVID-19 vaccination coverage among US hospital and nursing home personnel
Report tracks flu and COVID-19 vaccination rates among U.S. health care workers
An observational report examined influenza and up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination coverage among health care personnel in US hospitals and nurs…
A new report tracks flu and COVID-19 vaccination rates among U.S. hospital and nursing home workers, but specific numbers and results are no…
Report describes tuberculosis cases among incarcerated individuals in Washington state
Washington state prisons report tuberculosis cases among incarcerated people
A report describes tuberculosis cases among people incarcerated in Washington state. No study design, sample size, or specific findings are …
Washington state prisons have reported tuberculosis cases among incarcerated people, confirming the disease is present in this setting.
Field report describes international collaboration to address antimicrobial resistance in Ukraine
How is Ukraine fighting the rise of drug-resistant germs?
A field report describes international collaboration efforts to address increased antimicrobial resistance in Ukraine. No specific study des…
Ukraine is uniting with international partners to fight drug-resistant germs in a coordinated effort to protect public health.
West Nile Virus outbreak reported in Maricopa County, Arizona in 2021
West Nile Virus outbreak hit Maricopa County in 2021. What happened?
An outbreak report describes a West Nile Virus outbreak in Maricopa County, Arizona in 2021. No specific epidemiological findings, case coun…
A West Nile Virus outbreak struck Maricopa County, Arizona, in 2021, as confirmed by a new health report, though details on cases and impact…
CDC report describes age-adjusted COVID-19-associated deaths in the US population for 2022
What happened to COVID-19 deaths in the US in 2022? A new report looks.
A CDC observational report describes age-adjusted COVID-19-associated deaths in the United States population for 2022, with 2020 and 2021 as…
A new CDC report tracks age-adjusted COVID-19 deaths in the US for 2022, comparing the toll against the previous two years.
Vibriosis cases and deaths reported in Florida residents after Hurricane Ian flood exposure
Florida health officials report vibriosis cases and deaths after Hurricane Ian flooding
A field report case series describes vibriosis cases and deaths among Florida residents exposed to flood waters during and after Hurricane I…
Florida health officials report vibriosis cases and deaths after Hurricane Ian flooding linked to contact with flood waters.
Poliovirus detected in African regions where it had previously been eliminated
Poliovirus detected in African regions where it was previously eliminated
A surveillance report describes detection of poliovirus in areas of the African region where it had previously been eliminated. The report d…
Poliovirus has been detected in parts of Africa where it was previously eliminated, showing the virus can reappear and vaccination must cont…
Field Notes Describe Chikungunya Virus Outbreak in Paraguay
Chikungunya outbreak hits Paraguay. What does that mean for people there?
A field report describes a chikungunya virus outbreak in Paraguay. No study population, intervention, or specific outcomes are reported. Thi…
A chikungunya outbreak is now circulating in Paraguay, where mosquitoes carry a virus that causes intense joint pain, fever, and rash.
Erratum published for unspecified study; clinical evidence remains unclear
Research notice corrects an error in a previously published scientific paper.
An erratum has been published for an unspecified study. No details about the study design, population, intervention, or results are provided…
A scientific journal has issued a formal correction to fix a mistake in a previously published research paper.