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.
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…
Measles outbreak in Colorado linked to exposure from an infectious international traveler
How did Colorado respond to a measles outbreak from an international traveler?
An outbreak report describes a measles outbreak in Colorado among people exposed to an infectious traveler arriving on an international flig…
A single measles case from an international traveler in Colorado triggered a swift public health response to stop the virus from spreading f…
Surveillance report examines fungal infection trends in US during COVID-19 pandemic
Did the pandemic change patterns of serious fungal infections in the US?
A US surveillance report examined trends in coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, and blastomycosis cases from 2019 to 2021 during the COVID-1…
A new report tracked three serious fungal lung infections across the US from 2019 to 2021 to see if the pandemic changed their patterns.
Observational study finds association between social determinants and mammography use in US women
What keeps women from getting mammograms? New study points to life circumstances
An observational study of women in the United States described an association between social determinants of health/health-related social ne…
Stable housing and reliable transportation are key to getting mammograms, as a new study links these life circumstances to cancer screening …
HeatRisk forecasts analyzed for heat-related illness in New York emergency department visits
Can a new heat forecast tool predict emergency room visits in New York?
An observational analysis examined the relationship between HeatRisk 24-hour forecasts and heat-related illness in New York emergency depart…
New York health officials are testing a heat forecast tool to see if it can predict emergency room visits for heat illness before they happe…
Text message and online survey protocol captured complete Giardiasis case data for one third of Colorado patients
Text message surveys helped health officials quickly gather Giardia case information
A Colorado investigation evaluated a combined text message invitation and online survey protocol for Giardiasis case investigation.
Colorado health officials used text messages to quickly gather Giardia case details for one third of patients, helping them track how people…
Leisure-time physical activity patterns studied in US women of reproductive age
Report examines physical activity patterns among young women in the United States
An observational report described patterns of leisure-time physical activity among women of reproductive age (18-44 years) in the United Sta…
A new report describes physical activity patterns among women aged 18 to 44 in the United States to better understand their health habits.