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Early Release: Update: Interim Guidance for Health Care Providers Evaluating and Caring for Patients with Suspected E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use Associated Lung Injury - United States, October
CDC releases updated interim guidance for health care providers evaluating and caring for patients with suspected e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury.
National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day - October 15, 2019
National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day, October 15, is an opportunity to encourage increased human immunodeficiency virus prevention efforts among Hispanics/Latinos.
Update: Influenza Activity - United States and Worldwide, May 19-September 28, 2019, and Composition of the 2020 Southern Hemisphere Influenza Vaccine
During May 19-September 28, 2019, low levels of influenza activity were reported in the United States.
Quick Stats: Birth Rates for Teens Aged 15-19 Years, by Age Group - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 1991-2018
The birth rate for teens aged 15-19 years declined from a peak of 61.8 per 1,000 females in 1991 to a record low of 17.4 in 2018.
Erratum: Vol 68, No 39
Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
Erratum: Vol 68, No 33
Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
Notes from the Field: Environmental Contamination from E-cigarette, Cigarette, Cigar, and Cannabis Products at 12 High Schools - San Francisco Bay Area, 2018-2019
Waste from e-cigarette products can contain plastics, nicotine, heavy metals, other chemical toxins, and hazardous lithium-ion batteries.
Trends in Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Hispanic/Latino Men Who Have Sex with Men - 19 Urban Areas, 2011-2017
The incidence of human immunodeficiency virus infection among Hispanic/Latino men who have sex with men in the United States is increasing.
Vital Signs: Burden and Prevention of Influenza and Pertussis Among Pregnant Women and Infants - United States
Influenza and pertussis cause substantial disease burden among pregnant women and infants too young to be vaccinated.
Early Release: National Update on Measles Cases and Outbreaks - United States, January 1-October 1, 2019
Ensuring high measles immunization in all communities is critical to sustaining measles elimination.
Surveillance Summaries: Surveillance for Violent Deaths - National Violent Death Reporting System, 32 States, 2016
CDC summarizes data on violent deaths in the United States for 2016.
National Trends in Hepatitis C Infection by Opioid Use Disorder Status Among Pregnant Women at Delivery Hospitalization - United States, 2000-2015
Opioid use disorder and hepatitis C virus infection rates significantly increased during 2000-2015 among women delivering in hospitals in the United States.
Evaluation of Infection Prevention and Control Readiness at Frontline Health Care Facilities in High-Risk Districts Bordering Ebola Virus Disease-Affected Areas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Infection prevention and control in health care facilities is essential to protecting patients, visitors, and health care personnel from the spread of infectious diseases, including Ebola virus disease.
QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged 18-24 Years Who Currently Smoke Cigarettes or Who Currently Use Electronic Cigarettes, by Year - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2014-2018
From 2007 to 2018, the percentage of children aged 0-17 years with a food or digestive allergy in the past 12 months increased from 4.0% in 2007 to 6.5% in 2018.
Trends and Characteristics in Marijuana Use Among Public School Students - King County, Washington, 2004-2016
Public Health-Seattle & King County assessed trends and characteristics of past 30-day marijuana use among King County, Washington, public school students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12.
Progress Toward Rubella and Congenital Rubella Syndrome Control and Elimination - Worldwide, 2000-2018
Progress toward rubella elimination has resulted in 168 (87%) of 194 countries protecting infants with rubella-containing vaccine and 81 (42%) eliminating rubella transmission.
E-cigarette Product Use, or Vaping, Among Persons with Associated Lung Injury - Illinois and Wisconsin, April-September 2019
This report describes features of e-cigarette product use by patients in Illinois and Wisconsin.
Characteristics of a Multistate Outbreak of Lung Injury Associated with E-cigarette Use, or Vaping - United States, 2019
This report summarizes patterns of the lung injury outbreak and characteristics of cases associated with e-cigarette use, or vaping.
Surveillance Summaries: Population-Based Active Surveillance for Culture-Confirmed Candidemia - Four Sites, United States, 2012-2016
Candidemia is a healthcare-associated bloodstream infection caused by Candida yeasts, with one in four cases resulting in death during hospitalization.
Prescription Opioid Use in Patients With and Without Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Michigan Lupus Epidemiology and Surveillance Program, 2014-2015
This report is a study that documents the extent of prescription opioid use in patients with and without systemic lupus erythematosus.
Erratum: Vol. 68, No. 36
Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
Progress Toward Poliovirus Containment Implementation - Worldwide, 2018-2019
Facilities continuing to work with polioviruses after global eradication must minimize the risk for reintroduction into communities by adopting effective biorisk management practices.
Severe Silicosis in Engineered Stone Fabrication Workers - California, Colorado, Texas, and Washington, 2017-2019
Eighteen cases of silicosis among workers in the stone fabrication industry are reported in California, Colorado, Texas, and Washington.
QuickStats: Percentage of Children Aged <18 Years with a Food or Digestive Allergy in the Past 12 Months, by Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, 2007-2018
From 2007 to 2018, the percentage of children aged 0-17 years with a food or digestive allergy in the past 12 months increased from 4.0% in 2007 to 6.5% in 2018.
Erratum: Vol. 68, No. 36
Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
Surveillance Summaries: Surveillance for Coccidioidomycosis - United States, 2011-2017
Coccidioidomycosis (Valley fever), an infection caused by the environmental fungus Coccidioides, typically causes respiratory illness.
National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day - September 27, 2019
National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is September 27, 2019.
Notes from the Field: Zoonotic Mycobacterium bovis Disease in Deer Hunters - Michigan, 2002-2017
In May 2017, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services was notified of a case of pulmonary tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium bovis in a man aged 77 years.
QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Rates of Drug Overdose Deaths Involving Heroin, by Race/Ethnicity - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 1999-2017
From 1999 to 2005, the overall age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths involving heroin in the United States remained stable at approximately 0.7 deaths per 100,000 population.
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis Among Men Who Have Sex with Men - 23 Urban Areas, 2017
Prevention efforts need to increase PrEP use among all MSM and target eliminating racial/ethnic disparities in PrEP use.
Erratum: Vol. 68, No. 32
Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Rates of Suicide, by State- National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2017
In 2017, the U.S. age-adjusted suicide rate was 14.0 per 100,000 population.
Notes from the Field: Fatal Naegleria fowleri Meningoencephalitis After Swimming in Hot Spring Water - California, 2018
In October 2018, a previously healthy boy died of primary amebic meningoencephalitis after swimming in hot spring water in California.
State Strategies to Address Opioid Use Disorder Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women and Infants Prenatally Exposed to Substances, Including Infants with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Since 1999, the rate of opioid use disorder has more than quadrupled.
Notes from the Field: Interventions to Reduce Measles Virus Exposures in Outpatient Health Care Facilities - New York City, 2018
This report shares strategies to attempt to reduce measles exposures in health care facilities.
Notes from the Field: Rabies Exposures from Fox Bites and Challenges to Completing Postexposure Prophylaxis After Hurricane Irma - Palm Beach County, Florida, August-September 2017
Because of difficulties caused by Hurricane Irma, three patients in Palm Beach County, Florida experienced modifications to their rabies vaccination schedules.
Outbreak of Electronic-Cigarette-Associated Acute Lipoid Pneumonia - North Carolina, July-August 2019
During July and August 2019, five patients were identified at two hospitals in North Carolina with acute lung injury potentially associated with e-cigarette use.
Severe Pulmonary Disease Associated with Electronic-Cigarette-Product Use - Interim Guidance
As of August 27, 2019, 215 possible cases of severe pulmonary disease associated with the use of electronic cigarette products have been reported by twenty-five states.
Participation in Community Preparedness Programs in Human Services Organizations and Faith-Based Organizations - New York City, 2018
This report presents evaluation data collected by New York City's community preparedness program following implementation of training.
National Preparedness Month - September 2019
Every September is observed as National Preparedness Month, a public service reminder of the importance of personal and community preparedness for all events.
Impact of Public Health Interventions on Drinking Water-Associated Outbreaks of Hepatitis A - United States, 1971-2017
This report analyzes drinking water-associated hepatitis A outbreaks reported to the Waterborne Disease and Outbreak Surveillance System during 1971-2017.
QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates for Parkinson Disease Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 1999-2017
From 1999 to 2017, age-adjusted death rates for Parkinson disease among adults aged ≥65 years increased from 41.7 to 65.3 per 100,000 population.
Notes from the Field: Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome - Denver, Colorado, 2018
In 2018, the first reported case of apparent locally acquired hantavirus pulmonary syndrome was confirmed in Denver, Colorado.
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Pregnancy-Related Deaths - United States, 2007-2016
Most pregnancy-related deaths can be prevented, and significant racial/ethnic disparities in pregnancy-related mortality need to be addressed.
International Overdose Awareness Day --- August 31, 2019
August 31, 2019, is International Overdose Awareness Day.
QuickStats: Percentage of Currently Employed Adults Who Have Paid Sick Leave, by Industry --- National Health Interview Survey, 2009 and 2018
The percentage of all currently employed workers with access to paid sick leave increased from 57.8% in 2009 to 62.4% in 2018.
Changes in Opioid-Involved Overdose Deaths by Opioid Type and Presence of Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, and Methamphetamine --- 25 States, July-December 2017 to January--June 2018
From 2013 to 2017, the number of opioid-involved overdose deaths in the United States increased 90%.
Notes from the Field: Mumps in Detention Facilities that House Detained Migrants --- United States, September 2018--August 2019
On October 12, 2018, five confirmed cases of mumps among detained migrants in detention facilities were reported.
Notes from the Field: Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Agbeni Associated with Consumption of Raw Cake Mix --- Five States, 2018
In August 2018, two Oregon patients with diagnosed Salmonella infection reported having eaten raw cake mix.
Racial Disparities in Breastfeeding Initiation and Duration Among U.S. Infants Born in 2015
Black-white disparities in breastfeeding duration result, in part, from disparities in initiation.
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