Interim report on 2021-2022 seasonal influenza vaccine effectiveness in the United States
How well did last year's flu shot work? Early data is in
An interim observational report describes the effectiveness of the 2021-2022 seasonal influenza vaccine in the United States.
Early data shows the 2021-2022 flu shot helped protect against illness, though full results are still coming.
Mass vaccination campaign conducted among Afghan evacuees in US after measles cases
How did health officials respond to measles cases among Afghan evacuees?
A descriptive public health report details a mass vaccination campaign implemented among Afghan evacuees brought to the United States follow…
Public health officials launched a mass vaccination campaign to stop measles spread among Afghan evacuees arriving in the United States.
COVID-like symptom prevalence studied up to 12 months after positive or negative SARS-CoV-2 tests in US adults
Study examines COVID-like symptoms in adults up to a year after testing
An observational study in US adults examined the prevalence of COVID-like symptoms up to 12 months after a positive or negative SARS-CoV-2 t…
Adults in the US reported COVID-like symptoms for up to a year after a positive or negative SARS-CoV-2 test, highlighting lingering health c…
Survey explores possible undetected mpox infection among people experiencing homelessness in San Francisco
Did mpox spread undetected among people experiencing homelessness?
A survey was conducted among people accessing homeless services or staying in encampments in San Francisco to explore possible undetected mp…
Health officials surveyed people experiencing homelessness to check for undetected mpox infections that might have spread in hard-to-see pla…
Norovirus outbreak investigation links illness to Illinois restaurant exposure
A norovirus outbreak was linked to an Illinois restaurant. What happened?
An outbreak investigation report describes a norovirus outbreak among individuals associated with a restaurant in Illinois.
Health officials confirmed a norovirus outbreak linked to an Illinois restaurant, prompting public health teams to investigate the source of…
Report describes sepsis program activities in US acute care hospitals
What are hospitals actually doing to fight sepsis? A new report looks inside
A report describes sepsis program activities in acute care hospitals across the United States.
A new report reveals what hospitals are doing to fight sepsis, but it doesn't say which programs save lives or which are safest.
Survey reports ventilation improvement strategies in U.S. K-12 public schools for COVID-19 prevention
Survey reports ventilation improvement strategies in U.S. public schools
A survey of U.S. K-12 public schools reported on ventilation improvement strategies for COVID-19 prevention.
A survey reveals which ventilation strategies U.S. public schools are using to try to prevent COVID-19 spread, though it didn't test their e…
Observational study examines breakfast consumption and academic, mental health outcomes in US high school students
Does eating breakfast help high school students feel better and do better in school?
An observational report examined associations between breakfast consumption and grades, feelings of sadness or hopelessness, and school conn…
Eating breakfast is linked to better grades, fewer feelings of sadness, and stronger school connection for high school students.
Case report finds monkeypox virus contamination on household objects and surfaces
Monkeypox virus found on household surfaces in one Utah home
A case report from a Utah household with monkeypox patients found evidence of environmental contamination on objects and surfaces.
Monkeypox virus was found on household surfaces in a Utah home, confirming the need for cleaning and handwashing when caring for infected pe…
Observational study tracks influenza and COVID-19 vaccination coverage in US health care personnel
Study tracks flu and COVID-19 vaccination rates among U.S. health care workers
An observational study assessed influenza and COVID-19 vaccination coverage among health care personnel in the United States from October 20…
A new report tracks flu and COVID-19 vaccination rates among U.S. health care workers during the 2023-24 season, but the actual coverage num…
Observational report describes coinfections with monkeypox, HIV, and STIs in U.S. patients
What happens when monkeypox, HIV, and other STIs overlap in the same person?
An observational report from eight U.S. jurisdictions described coinfections with monkeypox, HIV, and sexually transmitted infections among …
A new report shows people with monkeypox can also have HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, giving health providers a clearer pict…
Report describes challenges in monkeypox testing for low-risk populations without known exposure
Report describes challenges in monkeypox testing for low-risk populations
A report describes challenges in monkeypox testing for persons in populations at low risk or without known epidemiologic link to monkeypox i…
A new report highlights the testing challenges healthcare providers face for people considered low risk or without a known connection to an …