Zika virus outbreak reported in Dhaka, Bangladesh during late 2024
Zika virus outbreak reported in Dhaka, Bangladesh. What does this mean?
An outbreak report describes a Zika virus outbreak in Dhaka, Bangladesh from September to December 2024.
Zika virus outbreak reported in Dhaka, Bangladesh, between September and December 2024, posing risks of fever, rash, joint pain, and serious…
Gaps exist in tobacco-free policies and cessation treatment availability at US behavioral health facilities
Are mental health facilities helping people quit smoking? Gaps exist
An observational report of behavioral health treatment facilities in the United States found gaps in tobacco-free policies and the availabil…
Behavioral health facilities often lack tobacco-free policies and quit-smoking treatments, leaving patients without essential support to sto…
Case series describes possible severe withdrawal syndrome in 23 patients using illegal opioids in Pittsburgh
Doctors report possible severe withdrawal in 23 patients using illegal opioids in Pittsburgh
A case series of 23 patients in Pittsburgh hospitals who used illegally manufactured opioids reported a possible severe withdrawal syndrome.
Doctors in Pittsburgh report 23 patients using illegal opioids experienced possible severe withdrawal, highlighting a potential risk that ne…
MMWR QuickStats publication schedule changes to bimonthly frequency
CDC's QuickStats publication schedule changes to bimonthly releases
A notice to readers of MMWR states that the QuickStats feature will be published on a bimonthly basis.
The CDC's QuickStats health data visualizations will now appear every two months instead of weekly in future MMWR issues.
Framework proposed for evaluating large healthcare data resources
Researchers propose a standard framework for evaluating large healthcare data resources
A publication describes a standard framework for evaluating large healthcare data resources.
A new standard framework helps health professionals assess the quality and usefulness of large healthcare data resources to make comparisons…
Field report notes increase in imported malaria cases in three U.S. southern border jurisdictions
Are more people bringing malaria across the southern U.S. border?
A descriptive field report from three U.S.
Health officials report an increase in imported malaria cases arriving in three U.S. southern border jurisdictions, prompting doctors to wat…
Global Polio Eradication Progress Described in 2022-2023 Surveillance Report
Is the world still making progress against polio? A two-year check-in
A worldwide surveillance report covering January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2023, describes progress toward polio eradication.
A global check-in confirms forward motion in the two-year fight to erase polio, keeping momentum alive against a disease that can paralyze c…
Observational study examines walking for transportation and leisure among US adults
How many Americans walk to get places versus walk for fun?
An observational study assessed the percentage of US adults aged ≥18 years who walked for transportation and leisure in the past 7 days.
Americans walked for transportation and leisure during a 7-day period in 2022, but the study didn't report the actual percentage of people w…
Report describes U.S. adults' intent and methods for smoking cessation
Report examines how U.S. adults plan to quit smoking, but findings are not yet available
An observational report describes smoking cessation intentions and methods among U.S.
A new report looks at how U.S. adults plan to quit smoking, but the specific findings have not been released yet.
Measles outbreak reported in New Mexico, details on population and interventions not provided
Health officials report a measles outbreak in New Mexico
An outbreak report describes a measles outbreak in New Mexico.
New Mexico health officials report a confirmed measles outbreak in 2025, urging residents to follow local guidance as the investigation cont…
Solar panel installation workers exposed to pesticides during nearby agricultural application
Solar panel workers may have been exposed to pesticides from nearby farms
A case report describes exposure of solar panel installation workers to pesticides during agricultural application near their worksite.
Solar panel workers installing near farms faced pesticide exposure when nearby agricultural spraying occurred, highlighting a potential work…
Injectable lenacapavir receives clinical recommendation for HIV preexposure prophylaxis in US
New HIV prevention shot gets official recommendation. What does that mean?
A clinical recommendation supports the use of injectable lenacapavir for HIV preexposure prophylaxis in the United States.
Health experts now officially recommend an injectable shot as a new option for people at risk to prevent getting HIV.