Survey explores clinician COVID-19 vaccination practices for women of reproductive age
How do doctors talk to women about COVID vaccines? A new survey asks.
A survey of U.S. clinicians who offer COVID-19 vaccines to women of reproductive age, including pregnant patients, was conducted. No specifi…
A new survey asks U.S. doctors how they talk to pregnant women about COVID-19 vaccines and what guidance they offer.
Report examines influenza, Tdap, and COVID-19 vaccination coverage and hesitancy in pregnant women
How many pregnant women are getting their recommended vaccines?
An observational report from the United States describes influenza, Tdap, and COVID-19 vaccination coverage and hesitancy among pregnant wom…
A new report examines how many pregnant people are getting flu, Tdap, and COVID-19 vaccines and explores reasons behind any hesitation.
Statistical report examines life expectancy at birth by sex in the United States population
U.S. life expectancy data by sex is available in a new statistical report.
An observational statistical report analyzed life expectancy at birth by sex in the United States population. The report did not provide spe…
U.S. life expectancy at birth for 2019-2021 is now available in a new report broken down by sex.
Observational study finds pregnant women with SARS-CoV-2 infection more likely to need ICU care and ventilation
Does COVID-19 hit pregnant women harder? New data suggests it might.
An observational study of pregnant and nonpregnant women with laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection in the United States found pregnant …
Pregnant women with confirmed COVID-19 are more likely to require intensive care unit admission and mechanical ventilation than nonpregnant …
Case series finds no adverse reaction to tecovirimat in four pregnant persons with mpox
Is the mpox treatment safe for pregnant people? Early data shows no adverse reactions.
A U.S. surveillance case series of mpox in cisgender women reported no adverse reaction to tecovirimat in four treated pregnant persons. No …
Early data on pregnant people treated for mpox shows no adverse reactions to the antiviral drug tecovirimat, offering a small but valuable p…
Sickle cell disease birth prevalence examined in newborns from high social vulnerability counties
Study examines sickle cell disease birth rates in areas with high social vulnerability
An observational report examined sickle cell disease birth prevalence among newborns born to mothers in counties with high social vulnerabil…
Sickle cell disease birth rates were studied in high-risk U.S. counties, focusing on social factors like poverty and transportation access.
Respiratory panel PCR identifies neonatal enterovirus cluster in San Diego case report
San Diego hospital identifies cluster of enterovirus infections in newborns
A descriptive case report from San Diego documented use of respiratory viral panel PCR testing in neonates, identifying a cluster of enterov…
A San Diego hospital used a specific respiratory virus test to identify a cluster of enterovirus infections in newborns.
U.S. teen birth rate was 17.4 per 1,000 females in 2018, with geographic variation
U.S. teen birth rate was 17.4 per 1,000 in 2018, with geographic differences
A 2018 U.S. statistical report found the birth rate for teens aged 15-19 years was 17.4 per 1,000 females, with generally lower rates in the…
In 2018, the U.S. teen birth rate stood at 17.4 per 1,000 females, with rates generally lower in the Northeast and higher across the souther…
Infant mortality from birth defects declined 10% in U.S. from 2003-2017, with group differences
U.S. infant deaths from birth defects declined 10% over 14 years, study finds
An observational study of U.S. infants from 2003-2017 found a 10% overall decline in infant deaths attributable to birth defects, with signi…
U.S. infant deaths from birth defects dropped 10% between 2003 and 2017, yet significant gaps remain across different racial and ethnic grou…
Pennsylvania surveillance report describes neonatal abstinence syndrome monitoring efforts
Pennsylvania reports on surveillance efforts for neonatal abstinence syndrome
A surveillance report from Pennsylvania describes monitoring efforts for neonatal abstinence syndrome. The report does not provide specific …
Pennsylvania shares how it tracks newborns with withdrawal symptoms, focusing on the systems used to monitor these cases rather than new res…
Field report notes increase in parvovirus B19 infections among pregnant persons in Minnesota
Are more pregnant people in Minnesota getting parvovirus B19 infections?
A field report from Minnesota describes an increase in human parvovirus B19 infections among pregnant persons. No sample size, intervention …
Minnesota health officials report more pregnant people are getting infected with parvovirus B19, a common virus that can cause serious anemi…
Birth and infant outcomes assessed in over 5,000 U.S. pregnancies with SARS-CoV-2 infection
Study examines birth outcomes for over 5,000 pregnant women with COVID-19 in the U.S.
An observational study of approximately 5,252 women with laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy in 16 U.S. jurisdictions…
Data from over 5,000 U.S. pregnancies with COVID-19 shows what happened to babies, but specific health outcomes and risks remain unreported …