Survey describes influenza vaccination coverage among US adults in 2021
Survey describes flu vaccination coverage among US adults in 2021
An observational survey report describes the percentage of US adults aged ≥18 years in 2021 who received an influenza vaccine in the past 12…
A 2021 survey shows how many US adults aged 18 and older reported getting a flu vaccine in the past year.
Surveillance analysis identifies areas with high risk for poliovirus transmission
Where is polio still a threat? New surveillance data tracks high-risk areas
A surveillance analysis of acute flaccid paralysis data identified areas worldwide with high risk for poliovirus transmission.
Polio still lingers in some parts of the world, and new surveillance data tracks high-risk areas to help health workers focus vaccination ef…
S-gene target monitoring may complement genomic surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 variant tracking
U.S. health officials find S-gene monitoring useful for tracking COVID-19 variants
A public health report suggests monitoring patterns of S-gene target failure and presence could serve as a useful complement to genomic surv…
U.S. health officials say watching for specific patterns in common PCR tests can quickly signal new virus variants without needing full sequ…
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.
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.
A measles outbreak is actively spreading in a central Ohio community, prompting public health teams to investigate the source and protect vu…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Health officials track flu activity to decide which strains go into next year's vaccine before flu season arrives.