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.
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…
Survey examines US adult use of internet to communicate with doctors or offices
How many Americans are talking to their doctors online?
A US survey report described internet use for doctor communication among adults.
A new survey explores how many American adults are using the internet to talk to their doctors or get prescriptions in the past year.
Updated guidelines issued for anthrax prevention and treatment
What are the latest guidelines for preventing and treating anthrax?
A guideline publication presents updated recommendations for anthrax prevention and treatment.
New official guidelines now update how doctors prevent and treat anthrax, ensuring medical teams have the latest rules for protecting people…
Observational report describes high chronic pain prevalence among U.S. adults
Report describes high chronic pain levels among U.S. adults
An observational report describes high prevalence of chronic pain among U.S.
A new report describes a high prevalence of chronic pain among U.S. adults, highlighting it as a significant issue that needs more specific …
Survey report examines suicidal thoughts and behaviors among U.S. high school students
What do we know about suicidal thoughts among U.S. high school students?
An observational survey report describes suicidal thoughts and behaviors in a population of U.S.
A 2021 report describes suicidal thoughts and behaviors among U.S. high school students, highlighting the need for more complete data to gui…
Surveillance summary describes epidemiologic trends of dengue in U.S. Territories
Health officials track dengue cases in U.S. territories for patterns
A surveillance summary reports on epidemiologic trends of dengue cases in U.S.
CDC data shows dengue cases in U.S. territories like Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands from 2010 to 2020, helping officials track the mosqu…
CDC adapted smallpox preparedness and HIV programs for US mpox response
CDC used smallpox and HIV programs to respond to mpox outbreak in the US
A report describes how US public health systems adapted existing smallpox preparedness frameworks and HIV prevention infrastructure for the …
The CDC fought the mpox outbreak by adapting smallpox and HIV programs already in place, using existing tools to tackle a new health threat.
CDC recommends bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccines for people aged 6 months and older
CDC Recommends Updated Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccines for Everyone 6 Months and Older
The CDC has issued a recommendation for bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccines for individuals aged 6 months and older in the United States.
The CDC recommends updated bivalent COVID-19 vaccines for everyone aged 6 months and older to help protect against infection.
Cannabis-involved ED visits increased among US youth during COVID-19 pandemic
Cannabis-related emergency visits rose among young people during COVID-19 pandemic
A US report found cannabis-involved emergency department visits were higher among persons under 25 during the COVID-19 pandemic period compa…
Emergency visits for cannabis use among young people rose during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to before.
Survey finds limited knowledge of alpha-gal syndrome among US health care providers
Survey finds many US health care providers unfamiliar with alpha-gal syndrome
A survey of US health care providers found that a limited number knew about alpha-gal syndrome.
A recent survey found that many US health care providers are unfamiliar with alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy triggered by tick bites.