New CDC MMWR: Emergency department visits for suspected #suicide attempts among US adolescent girls ages 12-17 rose 51% b/t Feb 21–Mar 20, 2021 during the #COVID19 pandemic, compared w/ the same time in 2019. More: bit.ly/MMWR61121
New CDC MMWR finds children and teens 18 years & younger who have had #COVID19 are up to 2.5 times more likely to have a #diabetes diagnosis after infection. Prevent COVID-19 by using tools like masks and #vaccines for those eligible. Learn more: bit.ly/MMWR7102e2
New CDC MMWR finds #DeltaVariant can spread rapidly in schools with unvaccinated staff & students. Get a #COVID19#vaccine. If you’re vaccinated or unvaccinated, wear a mask in public indoor spaces in areas with high or substantial spread. bit.ly/MMWR82721b
A new MMWR finds that after Kansas put in place a mask mandate in July 2020 rates of #COVID19 decreased in counties with a mask requirement & increased in counties without one. Wear a mask, stay 6 feet apart from others, & wash your hands often. More: bit.ly/MMWR112020b
#Opioid overdose death data from 10 states suggest a shift away from illicit fentanyl analog distribution to distribution of illicitly manufactured fentanyl. bit.ly/2W1CF5R
New @CDCMMWR report shows that young, previously healthy adults can take a long time to recover from #COVID19. The study found that nearly 1 in 5 adults ages 18-34 who had milder outpatient COVID-19 had not returned to their usual health after 14-21 days. bit.ly/MMWR72420
After choir practice in Skagit County, #Washington, 52 members became ill with #COVID19 symptoms. COVID-19 spreads easily between people. Avoid groups, stay at least 6 feet apart, and wear cloth face coverings to reduce spread. Learn more from @CDCMMWR: bit.ly/MMWR51220
The report also found that hospitalization rates among unvaccinated adolescents was 10 times higher than among fully vaccinated adolescents. More: bit.ly/MMWR9321b
In lab tests with dummies, exposure to potentially infectious aerosols decreased by about 95% when they both wore tightly fitted masks, a new CDC MMWR finds. #WearAMask that fits tightly to your face to stop the spread of #COVID19. More: bit.ly/MMWR21021
New @CDCMMWR report shows how face coverings can help prevent #COVID19. 2 hair stylists with COVID-19 exposed over 100 clients. All wore face coverings, and no clients were known to be infected with COVID-19. Learn more: bit.ly/MMWR71420
A Wyoming patient who doctors initially thought was ill with COVID-19 turned out to have an extremely rare case of pneumonic plague. Read more in this week’s MMWR: bit.ly/mm7124a5
A new CDC MMWR finds mRNA #COVID19 vaccines highly effective in preventing COVID-19 among health care & other essential workers. The mRNA vaccines reduced the risk of infection by 80% after the 1st dose and 90% following the 2nd dose. Learn more: bit.ly/MMWR32921
New MMWR finds no increase in length of hospital stay or percentage of hospitalized kids & teens w/COVID-19 admitted to the ICU, but cases are increasing in areas w/low vaccination rates. #Vaccination of eligible people is critical to prevent #COVID19: bit.ly/MMWR9321
A new CDC MMWR finds of 204 adolescents hospitalized for COVID-19 during Jan–Mar 2021, nearly a third were admitted to an ICU. The report shows the importance of #COVID19 vaccination for adolescents and mask use for those not yet vaccinated. More: bit.ly/MMWR6421
A new study shows continued large declines in vaccine-type HPV infections among females aged 14 to 24 years, demonstrating the high effectiveness of #HPV#vaccination since its introduction in the US in 2006. Read the report bit.ly/7012a2
After 2 people with #COVID19 attended church gatherings in Arkansas in early March, 35 attendees acquired the disease. Follow CDC guidelines & consult with local public health officials when resuming in-person operations. Learn more from @CDCMMWR: bit.ly/MMWR051920
A new CDC study finds that while the Delta variant surged in Los Angeles, COVID-19 vaccines continued to prevent COVID-19-related infections, hospitalizations, ICU stays, or deaths from COVID-19. Get a COVID-19 vaccine to help protect yourself & others: bit.ly/MMWR82421b
A new JAMA article shows an increase in overall deaths in 2020 compared with 2019, with increases in many leading causes of death. #COVID19 ranked as the third leading cause of death, following heart disease and cancer. Learn more: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…
New CDC study: #rotavirus#vaccination has dramatically reduced U.S. rotavirus cases and reduced the length of the season. These benefits have been sustained over 11 years. bit.ly/_Rotavirus
New CDC MMWR describes an increase in emergency department visits during the recent heat wave in the Pacific Northwest. Heat-related illnesses and deaths are preventable. Stay cool and stay hydrated this summer. More: bit.ly/MMWR71621b#ExtremeHeat#ClimateChange
New CDC MMWR finds increased risk for post-COVID conditions in children & teens seeking medical care. Although most are rare, it’s important to be aware and seek care if needed. Vaccinating kids 6 mos.+ can help protect them against post-COVID conditions bit.ly/MMWR7131a3
ALT The figure is a graphic explaining that although rare, children with prior COVID-19 had higher rates of certain conditions a month or more after diagnosis than children without COVID-19. The image has a teal background with a gray illustration of the human body labeled with potential conditions including heart conditions, kidney failure, diabetes and blood clots. Below the illustration it reads, “See a health care provider if your child is experiencing new or ongoing symptoms after having COVID-19.”
The new study highlights that adolescents & young adults have struggled more than previously understood during the #COVID19 pandemic, which may be increasing anxiety & stress due to disruptions in daily life & concerns about social isolation & changes in peer interactions.
In 2017, rates of fall-related traumatic brain injury deaths were highest among those age 75+ years and older. Learn more about proven strategies to prevent falls and #TBI in this week’s @CDCMMWR: bit.ly/MMWR_TBIFallRisk
#Measles vaccines have saved 57 million lives since 2000, yet over 33 million children globally missed one or both doses of this lifesaving vaccine in 2022 & outbreaks are increasing. Learn why measles anywhere is a threat to children everywhere: bit.ly/mm7246a3@WHO
ALT A world map highlighting areas where infants had not received their first dose of measles vaccine. Text reads, “Over half of the 22 million infants who did not receive their first dose of measles vaccine in 2022 live in just 10 countries.”
New CDC MMWR found #Omicron#COVID19 hospitalization rates among children and adolescents almost 4x as high than during Delta peak. Adolescents who were unvaccinated had 6x as high hospitalization rates compared w/ adolescents who were vaccinated. bit.ly/MMWR7107e4
A new CDC MMWR summarizes what’s known about the 1st U.S. #COVID19#Omicron cases. The Delta variant accounts for more than 99.9%of variants circulating in the U.S. but mask up and get vaccinated to help protect against all variants. More: bit.ly/MMWR7050e1
Firefighters had higher concentrations of PFAS, a group of chemicals linked to cancer and other health effects, in their blood one month after responding to the 2023 Maui wildfires than other responder groups. bit.ly/mm7403a1
@CDCMMWR report on #COVID19 in Singapore shows that some clusters of cases likely resulted from people without symptoms spreading illness. Social distancing and avoiding crowds are key to slowing the spread of COVID-19. bit.ly/MMWR_SARSCoV2
CDC MMWR: After 3 years of no cases, cholera reappeared in Haiti and the number of people infected rapidly increased starting in Oct. Prompt water treatment, vaccination campaigns, and rapidly identifying cases are important to limit the spread. More: bit.ly/mm7202a1
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Report found 3 bovine vet practitioners had evidence of antibodies to H5 bird flu, suggesting recent infection. Two reported no exposures to animals w/ known or suspected bird flu & one practiced in states w/ no known H5 virus-infected cattle at the time: bit.ly/mm7404a2
ALT A cow on a farm with text that reads, “CDC finds antibodies against H5 bird flu in 3 vet practitioners working with cattle. Continued testing of herds, milk tanks, and those at increased risk of exposure can help better protect vets and other animal workers.”
Learn how quickly #COVID-19 spreads in a community from a family funeral and birthday party in Chicago. EIS Officer Isaac Ghinai explains in this video how the cluster of cases originated and how the virus spread: bit.ly/2WaNq5a
HCPs: Recent Arkansas case shows importance of considering Naegleria fowleri infection in patients w/ acute meningoencephalitis & recent exposure to fresh water, incl. water at splash pads. Prompt diagnosis & treatment critical to chances of survival: bit.ly/3XA8dPg
ALT Children playing at a splashpad with text that reads, “A young child died of an ameba brain infection caused by Naegleria fowleri after playing at a splash pad with inadequately disinfected water. Clinicians: Consider N. fowleri infection in patients with acute meningoencephalitis and recent exposure to fresh water, including splash pads. Splash pad operators: Refer to CDC’s Model Aquatic Health Code for guidance on keeping splash pads safe and adequately disinfected.”
New MMWR report about Singapore’s response to first 100 patients with COVID-19 shows that using multiple strategies to detect and contain the virus can help quickly find cases and reduce the spread of the disease. bit.ly/COVIDSingapore
A new CDC MMWR finds that state-issued mask requirements are associated with the slowing of #COVID19 cases and deaths. Wearing a well-fitting mask consistently and correctly is one of the best ways we can protect ourselves and each other. Learn more: bit.ly/MMWR3521
A new MMWR study shows that people who reported always wearing masks or respirators in indoor public settings in California were less likely to test positive for #COVID19 compared with those who reported not wearing a face covering. Learn more. bit.ly/MMWR7106
New CDC study shows #COVID-19 vaccines continue to strongly protect against hospitalization. Vaccine effectiveness against mild or moderate infections may wane over time. Get #vaccinated to protect from severe disease. Report: bit.ly/MMWR81821a
New CDC MMWR finds that among children ages 5-11 years who received an updated COVID-19 booster, reports of serious adverse events were rare. Findings reinforce that updated #COVID19 boosters are safe for children ages 5-11 years. More: bit.ly/mm7202a5
ALT This figure shows an image of vaccine vials with text describing a new MMWR report on evaluation of COVID-19 vaccine safety.
A new CDC MMWR report shows that when COVID-19 cases increase and ICU beds fill up, excess deaths from all causes occur in the next few weeks. Vaccination and other prevention measures are key to preventing big increases in COVID-19 cases. Learn more: bit.ly/mm7046a5
New CDC MMWR shows fully vaccinated people had >10x lower risk of hospitalization or death from #COVID19 compared w/ those not fully vaccinated people. The best way to protect yourself & those around you is to #sleeveup. More: bit.ly/MMWR91021
A cluster of carbapenemase-producing carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa detected in two patients was linked to one sink in an intensive care unit in Idaho. Control measures included discontinuing room use pending sink drain biofilm disinfection. bit.ly/mm7231a2
ALT A graphic with text that reads, “Antimicrobial-resistant bacteria detected in two patients was linked to a contaminated sink in an intensive care unit. Multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a serious threat in the U.S., can persist in the health care environment, particularly in wastewater plumbing.” There are three panels which show a sink with sink guards. The first panel reads, “Engineering controls – consider splash guards and sink designs to reduce splashing”, the second panel reads “Clean and disinfect – Always clean surfaces near the drain at least daily”, and the third panel reads “Sink hygiene – No patient waste or beverages. Keep care supplies & personal items away.”
A new @CDCMMWR finds children who likely got #COVID19 in their child care centers spread COVID-19 to others outside the child care center, including to household members. Slow the spread. Wear masks if over 2, wash hands & stay home if sick. See more: bit.ly/MMWR91120
From late June to mid-August, there was a 10x increase in the rate of hospitalizations among children ages 0-4 with #COVID19 while the #Delta variant was widely circulating. It is critical for children to #maskup and get #vaccinated if eligible. Learn more bit.ly/MMWR9321b
A new MMWR report found that suicide rates declined among some groups between 2018 and 2019. A comprehensive approach to prevent suicides is needed. Learn more: bit.ly/7008a1
A new CDC report marks the 40th anniversary of the first HIV-related CDC MMWR. Read the full report looking at HIV in the U.S. over the past 38 years: bit.ly/7022a1
New, free CE from MMWR & Medscape provides recommendations for U.S. healthcare providers about treatment and prophylaxis of plague. #Plague still causes outbreaks globally and poses a bioterrorism risk. Learn more and earn CE: medscape.org/viewarticle/957…
The latest MMWR Weekly #COVID19 Briefing is live. This episode covers 2 reports: trends in disease severity during Omicron and the effectiveness of a third dose of an mRNA vaccine in preventing COVID-19 hospitalization. Listen and subscribe: bit.ly/MMWRPodcast
While infection from #COVID19 is a concern for everyone, older adults and people with other health conditions are at a greater risk. Learn about who is more at risk and how to protect yourself and your family in @CDCMMWRbit.ly/MMWR_COVID19Risk
New, free CE from MMWR & Medscape. Clinicians: the latest meningococcal vaccine recommendations have been published and summarize all ACIP recommendations for use of #MeningococcalVaccines in the U.S. Earn CE here: medscape.org/viewarticle/941…
CDC and public health authorities have implemented aggressive measures to slow and contain transmission of COVID-19 in the US. Read the new @CDCMMWR report summarizing measures taken and preparation for possible spread: bit.ly/2wHsmJn
LACHD looked at the average percentage of ED visits before & during the 2025 LA wildfires. Potential fire & smoke related visits increased eightfold to 0.5%. Near real-time ED data can help health departments know what to expect during wildfires: bit.ly/mm7403a2
ALT A wildfire burning in Los Angeles County, California.
A new MMWR shows updated COVID-19 vaccines helped protect against hospitalization, ICU admission, and death in adults, including those with weakened immune systems. Learn more: bit.ly/mm7221a3
ALT Vaccine vials with text that reads, "New MMWR report on evaluation of COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness. Read the latest reports to stay informed."
Hundreds of cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children have been reported to CDC since #COVID19 became widespread in the U.S. Learn more about how this condition affects children and teens in @CDCMMWR: bit.ly/2PAdOBD
New CDC MMWR shows fully vaccinated people are at least 3x less likely to be infected with #COVID19. Among those with COVID-19, fully vaccinated people were half as likely to need emergency care or hospitalization, & 7x less likely to die from COVID-19. bit.ly/mm7046a4
New CDC MMWR shows 2 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was 91% effective against MIS-C, a serious condition associated w/ #COVID19. Among critically ill patients requiring life support, all were unvaccinated. More: bit.ly/MMWR7102e1
New CDC MMWR finds rapid spread of Delta variant & an increase in hospitalizations & deaths in Mesa County, CO. Get a #COVID19#vaccine. Vaccinated & unvaccinated people: Mask in indoor public places in areas with high spread. Read more: bit.ly/MMWR8621b
A new CDC MMWR reports that a new form of the virus that causes #COVID19 spreads faster and easier and is being detected around the world, including in the US. Wear a mask, stay 6 apart, avoid crowds, & get vaccinated when available to you. Learn more: bit.ly/MMWR11521
A new CDC MMWR shows that 9 summer camps kept cases of #COVID19 among campers and staff low - 9 cases out of >7000 attendees – by using multiple prevention strategies, including COVID-19 vaccination and testing, physical distancing, & hand hygiene. More: bit.ly/MMWR7040e1
New, free CE from MMWR & Medscape. US vaccination data indicate 4 out of 10 #pregnant women didn’t get a #flushot during flu season & Tdap #vaccine during pregnancy, leaving moms & babies more vulnerable to infection & complications. Earn CE: medscape.org/viewarticle/944…
New, free CE from MMWR & Medscape. US high school #students who reported current Rx #opioid misuse, commonly reported using other substances, including marijuana and alcohol. Learn more and earn CE: medscape.org/viewarticle/944…
Data from a new CDC MMWR suggest the COVID-19 B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant spreads easily in indoor sports settings & households. Sports participants & staff should get a COVID-19 vaccine and use prevention measures. Learn more: bit.ly/MM7921b
New CDC MMWR finds schools in two Arizona counties w/o a mask requirement were 3.5 times more likely to have a #COVID19 outbreak than schools requiring masks from the start of the school year. CDC recommends universal masking for all K–12 schools. More: bit.ly/MMWR92421
New CDC MMWR finds 2 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is 93% effective at preventing #COVID19 hospitalization among 12–18-year-olds. These findings show how important vaccination is to protect U.S. adolescents against severe COVID-19. Full report: bit.ly/MMWR7042e1
New CDC MMWR provides evidence that #COVID19 vaccination during pregnancy might help protect babies younger than 6 months old from hospitalization due to COVID19. If you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant, get vaccinated against COVID-19. More: bit.ly/MMWR7107e3
New CDC MMWR finds people aged 18+ who tested positive for #COVID19, 1 in 3 reported at least 1 symptom 2 months after the positive test. Rates were higher among those 40 & older, females, those w/ pre-existing conditions, & Black people. More: bit.ly/mm7037a2
New @CDCMMWR: Among people with COVID-19, hospitalizations were 6 times higher and deaths 12 times higher among those with reported underlying conditions compared to those with no reported underlying conditions. Protect yourself and others bit.ly/MMWR61520
Free CE from MMWR & Medscape on the use of Ebola vaccine in the United States. Learn who should consider the FDA-licensed #Ebola vaccine and earn CE: medscape.org/viewarticle/950…
Youth e-cigarette use surged during 2017-2018. 3.6 million U.S. middle and high school students were current e-cigarette users in 2018. Get the latest data: ow.ly/hU4830mDdnW#Ecigarette#VisualAbstract
Read @CDCMMWR report on the first cases of #2019nCoV (#coronavirus) in the U.S., including a summary of what we know about this outbreak and the public health response. bit.ly/2OpXAL4
New MMWR describes how CDC and state public health officials investigated and responded to severe Vibrio vulnificus infections in 2023. Clinicians: Consider V. vulnificus as a possible cause of infected wounds that were exposed to coastal waters.
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A second nationwide #TB outbreak associated with bone allograft material highlights gaps in tissue safety in the United States. Learn more about the outbreak: bit.ly/mm725253a1
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New in MMWR: In 2021, about 100 adults aged 65 and older died every day because of a fall. However, falls can be prevented. Learn more: bit.ly/mm7235a1#STEADI#FallPrevention
ALT An icon of a clipboard, a blood pressure cuff, and two people. Text reads, “Nearly 1 in 4 older adults (ages 65+) reported falling. Almost 39,000 older adults died due to a fall. Falls are preventable. Clinicians can screen for fall risk, asses for fall risk factors, and intervene using effective strategies, such as: physical therapy; home modifications; medication management.”
Early vaccine safety data for children ages 5–11 years old found that reactions such as fatigue and headaches were commonly reported following Pfizer-BioNTech #COVID19 vaccine. Everyone ages 5 years & older should get vaccinated as soon as possible. bit.ly/MMWR705152a1
New CDC MMWR: Updated #COVID19 guidance to help you make informed decisions to protect yourself & others from severe illness. Knowing your risk & taking prevention steps, incl. vaccination & masking, can help you & loved ones from getting really sick. cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nco…
ALT The figure is a graphic with information about knowing your risk for serious illness with COVID-19. There are two white boxes. One with illustrated people and text that reads, “Check out CDC’s list of conditions that may increase your risk for serious illness” And a second box with a map of the United States that reads, “Use your COVID-19 Community Level to decide what protective actions to take.”
ALT The figure is a graphic with advice on protecting yourself and others from severe illness with COVID-19. People with weakened immune systems should take EVUSHELD, if prescribed, to prevent COVID-19 before exposure. People at high risk for severe illness should find out where they can get treatment or prevention medication on CDC’s website. And everyone should get recommended vaccines and boosters, improve ventilation, get tested if you have symptoms or have been exposed, wear a mask when recommended, and stay home when you’re sick or test positive.
ALT The figure is a graphic with guidance on what actions to take if you’re exposed to COVID-19. There are four boxes, each with icons that correspond for the action. From left to right, these include: watch for symptoms for 10 days; wear a mask around others indoors for 10 days; test 5 days after exposure or sooner if you have symptoms; and take extra precautions for 10 days when around people more likely to get very sick.
ALT The figure is a graphic with guidance on taking action if you test positive with COVID-19. There is a timeline running from Day 0 to Day 11 with three white boxes and an orange box with guidance in each one. From left to right: Box 1 reads, “Everyone: Stay home away from others (isolate). Box 2 reads: “People at high risk for severe illness: Talk to your doctor about treatment.” Box 3 reads, “End Isolation on day 6 or later if you have had symptoms or if you are fever-free for 24 hours and other symptoms improved” Box 4 reads, “Everyone through day 10: Wear a mask OR use 2 negative antigen tests to decide when to stop wearing a mask. Avoid people at high risk of getting very sick.”
After 2 residents of a skilled nursing facility tested positive for #COVID19, all residents & staff were tested. 27 cases were diagnosed. COVID-19 spreads quickly in skilled nursing facilities. Universal & serial testing are important. Read more @CDCMMWRbit.ly/MMWR52220
3 reports published in today’s MMWR highlight the importance of prevention measures in schools to protect students and staff AND keep schools open. Follow the thread to learn more ↓
New report describes a cluster of 23 infants w/ parechovirus central nervous system infections in Tennessee. Clinicians should consider testing for parechovirus in infants w/fever, fuzziness, and poor feeding, including those with normal CSF parameters: bit.ly/mm7130a5
ALT The figure is a photo of a person with one hand on their crying infant’s forehead with a thermometer in the other hand.
New, free CE from MMWR & Medscape finds that walking, gardening, and weightlifting are the most common exercises for active adults with #arthritis. For arthritis pain relief and management, physical activity is recommended. Learn more and earn CE: medscape.org/viewarticle/964…
New MMWR shows a Test to Stay strategy allowed LA County K-12 students who were not fully vaccinated & exposed to someone w/ #COVID19 to continue in-person learning if they had no COVID-19 symptoms, were regularly tested for COVID-19, & wore a mask. More bit.ly/MMWR705152e1
A new CDC MMWR found cases of lead poisoning in people who used traditional ceramic ware for food and drinks. Some traditional ceramic ware can contain high levels of lead that can cause serious health effects in children and adults. Read more: bit.ly/mm7122a3 .
In a household with 2 monkeypox patients who had been isolating at home for nearly 3 weeks and reported doing routine household cleaning, no objects or surfaces sampled in the household had live virus present, a new CDC MWMR finds: bit.ly/MMWR7134e1
New CDC MMWR finds Delta variant causes vaccine breakthrough infections. Jurisdictions might consider expanded prevention strategies, including masking in indoor public areas, particularly for large public gatherings that include travelers from many areas. bit.ly/MM73021b
CDC helps clinicians diagnose & link patients to treatment for rare parasitic infections. Learn how a medical team saved a U.S. traveler after a diagnosis of rhodesiense human African trypanosomiasis, or African sleeping sickness: bit.ly/4bBr7ei
ALT A black sign in grass. White text on the sign reads, “Tsetse fly control. Animal Health ACT. 1960.”
#COVID19 vaccines offer protection against COVID-19-related hospitalization & emergency department and urgent care visits, even w/ the rise of Delta, a new CDC MMWR finds. Vaccination provides strong protection against severe COVID-19 illness. Learn more: bit.ly/MMWR91021b