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.
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.
Recent Los Angeles fires may have stirred up old lead from soil, raising atmospheric levels in the tiny particles people breathe during Janu…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Poliovirus has been detected in parts of Africa where it was previously eliminated, showing the virus can reappear and vaccination must cont…