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QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates from Dementia, by Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin --- National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2017
In 2017, age-adjusted death rates for dementia were higher among non-Hispanic white persons compared with non-Hispanic black and Hispanic persons (70.8 per 100,000 compared with 65.0 and 46.0, respectively).
Injection Practices and Sexual Behaviors Among Persons with Diagnosed HIV Infection Who Inject Drugs --- United States, 2015--2017
During 2016, 6% of persons in the United States who received a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection had their HIV infection attributed to injection drug use (1). Injection
Threefold Increases in Population HIV Viral Load Suppression Among Men and Young Adults --- Bukoba Municipal Council, Tanzania, 2014--2017
Reducing HIV-related morbidity and mortality, and effectively eliminating HIV transmission risk, depends on use of antiretroviral therapy (ART) to achieve and maintain viral load suppression (VLS)* (1,2).
Notes from the Field: Clinical Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolate with Three Carbapenem Resistance Genes Associated with Urology Procedures --- King County, Washington, 2018
On December 31, 2018, Public Health --- Seattle & King County (PHSKC) was notified by the Antibiotic Resistance Laboratory Network regarding a carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CR-Kp) isolate cultured from the urinary tract in a man aged 65 years.
Erratum: Vol. 68, No. 17
In the report "Notes from the Field: Live Poultry Shipment Box Sampling at Feed Stores as an Indicator for Human Salmonella Infections --- Michigan, 2016--2018," on page 407, the sentence "These findings corroborate previously published results that found a positive correlation between the Salmonella molecular strains found in shipment boxes and those serotypes associated with human illnesses (7)."
Candida auris in a U.S. Patient with Carbapenemase-Producing Organisms and Recent Hospitalization in Kenya
Candida auris is an emerging drug-resistant yeast that causes outbreaks in health care facilities; cases have been reported from approximately 30 countries.
World Hepatitis Day --- July 28, 2019
World Hepatitis Day, observed each year on July 28, was established to raise awareness and promote understanding of viral hepatitis around the world.
Progress in Testing for and Treatment of Hepatitis C Virus Infection Among Persons Who Inject Drugs --- Georgia, 2018
In April 2015, the country of Georgia, with a high prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection (5.4% of the adult population, approximately 150,000 persons), embarked on the world's first national elimination program.
Notes from the Field: Targeted Biomonitoring for GenX and Other Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Following Detection of Drinking Water Contamination --- North Carolina, 2018
In June 2017, local health departments asked the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to provide health information and guidance regarding 2,3,3,3,-tetrafluoro-2-(1,1,2,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropoxy)-propanoate (GenX) and other per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that had been detected in the Cape Fear River, an important drinking water source (1).
QuickStats: Number of Deaths from Hornet, Wasp, and Bee Stings, Among Males and Females --- National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2000--2017
During 2000-2017, a total of 1,109 deaths from hornet, wasp, and bee stings occurred, for an annual average of 62 deaths.
Progress Toward Poliomyelitis Eradication --- Nigeria, January 2018--May 2019
The number of wild poliovirus (WPV) cases in Nigeria decreased from 1,122 in 2006 to six WPV type 1 (WPV1) in 2014 (1). During August 2014-July 2016, no WPV cases were detected; during August-September 2016, four cases were reported in Borno State.
RECOMMENDATION AND REPORTS: Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
Japanese encephalitis (JE) virus, a mosquitoborne flavivirus, is the most common vaccine-preventable cause of encephalitis in Asia.
State-Specific Prevalence of Quit Attempts Among Adult Cigarette Smokers --- United States, 2011--2017
From 1965 to 2017, the prevalence of cigarette smoking among U.S. adults aged ≥18 years decreased from 42.4% to 14.0%, in part because of increases in smoking cessation.
Notes from the Field: Hurricane Florence--Related Emergency Department Visits --- North Carolina, 2018
On September 14, 2018, Hurricane Florence made landfall near Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, as a Category 1 hurricane.
QuickStats: Percentage Distribution of Deaths Involving Injuries from Recreational and Nonrecreational Use of Watercraft, by Month --- United States, 2015--2017
During 2015--2017, there were 1,389 deaths involving injuries from recreational and nonrecreational use of watercraft (an average of 463 deaths per year).
Successive Norovirus Outbreaks at an Event Center --- Nebraska, October--November, 2017
In October 2017, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS) was notified by a local health department of a gastrointestinal illness outbreak among attendees of a wedding reception at facility A, an event center.
Changes in HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis Awareness and Use Among Men Who Have Sex with Men --- 20 Urban Areas, 2014 and 2017
In February 2019, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services proposed a strategic initiative to end the human immunodeficiency (HIV) epidemic in the United States by reducing new HIV infections by 90% during 2020--2030.
QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates from Female Breast Cancer, by State --- National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2017
In 2017, the overall age-adjusted death rate for female breast cancer was 19.9 per 100,000 population.
Workplace Secondhand Tobacco Smoke Exposure Among U.S. Nonsmoking Workers, 2015
Secondhand tobacco smoke (SHS) exposure contributes to ill health and disease, including heart disease, lung cancer, and stroke.
Notes from the Field: Conjunctivitis Caused by Toxigenic Corynebacterium ulcerans --- Missouri, 2018
On December 12, 2018, an immunocompromised man with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, aged 73 years, was evaluated by an ophthalmologist for left eyelid redness, swelling, and eye discharge and received a diagnosis of ligneous (pseudomembranous) conjunctivitis.
Vital Signs: Surveillance for Acute Flaccid Myelitis --- United States, 2018
Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) was initially defined as a distinct entity in 2014 following reports of the occurrence of acute limb weakness in previously healthy children across the United States during an outbreak of severe respiratory disease caused by enterovirus D-68 (EV-D68).
QuickStats: Average Daily Number of Deaths,* by Month --- United States, 2017
In 2017, an average of 7,708 deaths occurred each day. January, February, and December were the months with the highest average daily number of deaths (8,478, 8,351, and 8,344, respectively).
Health-Related Workplace Absenteeism Among Full-Time Workers --- United States, 2017--18 Influenza Season
During an influenza pandemic and during seasonal epidemics, more persons have symptomatic illness without seeking medical care than seek treatment at doctor's offices, clinics, and hospitals.
Bacterial and Fungal Infections in Persons Who Inject Drugs --- Western New York, 2017
During 2014--2017, CDC Emerging Infections Program surveillance data reported that the occurrence of invasive methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections associated with injection drug use doubled among persons aged 18--49 years residing in Monroe County in western New York.
Erratum: Vol. 68, No. 22
In the report "Community Assessments for Mosquito Prevention and Control Experiences, Attitudes, and Practices --- U.S. Virgin Islands, 2017 and 2018," on page 500, the author order should have been...
Genetic Characterization of Measles and Rubella Viruses Detected Through Global Measles and Rubella Elimination Surveillance, 2016--2018
All six World Health Organization (WHO) regions have established measles elimination goals, and three regions have a rubella elimination goal.
QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Motor Vehicle Traffic Death Rates, by Urban-Rural Status and Sex --- National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2017
In 2017, the age-adjusted rate of motor vehicle traffic deaths was higher for residents of rural areas than urban areas.
National HIV Testing Day --- June 27, 2019
National HIV Testing Day highlights the importance of testing in detecting, treating, and preventing human immunodeficiency virus infection.
Cryptosporidiosis Outbreaks --- United States, 2009--2017
During 2009-2017, 444 cryptosporidiosis outbreaks, resulting in 7,465 cases were reported from 40 states and Puerto Rico.
HIV Testing in 50 Local Jurisdictions Accounting for the Majority of New HIV Diagnoses and Seven States with Disproportionate Occurrence of HIV in Rural Areas, 2016--2017
An analysis of national survey data found that
Trends in the Laboratory Detection of Rotavirus Before and After Implementation of Routine Rotavirus Vaccination --- United States, 2000--2018
During 2000-2018, implementation of the U.S. rotavirus vaccination program reduced the annual proportion of positive rotavirus tests.
QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates from Diabetes Mellitus as Underlying or Contributing Cause Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years, by Race/Ethnicity --- National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2
During 2004-2017, the death rate from diabetes mellitus as underlying or contributing cause among adults aged ≥65 years decreased in the United States.
Nationwide Shortage of Tuberculin Skin Test Antigens: CDC Recommendations for Patient Care and Public Health Practice
CDC recommends general approaches to prevent a reduction in tuberculin skin testing capability resulting from the expected shortage of Aplisol.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Smoking Status --- United States, 2017
In 2017, geographic and sociodemographic patterns of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease prevalence were similar among United States current smokers, former smokers, and adults who had never smoked.
Notes from the Field: Meningeal and Pulmonary Tuberculosis on a Commercial Fishing Vessel --- Hawaii, 2017
In December 2016, U.S. Customs and Border Protection notified the CDC Honolulu Quarantine Station of a crewman on a commercial fishing vessel who was hospitalized with suspected tuberculosis.
Update: Influenza Activity in the United States During the 2018-19 Season and Composition of the 2019-20 Influenza Vaccine
The 2018-19 influenza season was a moderate severity season with two waves of influenza A activity in the United States.
Vital Signs: Trends in Human Rabies Deaths and Exposures --- United States, 1938--2018
Each year, rabies causes approximately 59,000 deaths worldwide, including approximately two deaths in the United States.
Sepsis Attributed to Bacterial Contamination of Platelets Associated with a Potential Common Source --- Multiple States, 2018
Whole genome sequencing indicated a potential common source of bacterial contamination among four cases of septic transfusion reactions occurring in three states.
QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates from Prostate Cancer, by Race/Ethnicity --- National Vital Statistics System, United States, 1999--2017
In 2017, the age-adjusted prostate cancer death rate among all males was 18.7 per 100,000, down from 31.3 in 1999.
Notes from the Field: Administration of Expired Injectable Influenza Vaccines Reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System --- United States, July 2018--March 2019
During July 11, 2018-March 29, 2019, in the United States, the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System received 125 reports of 192 patients receiving expired inactivated influenza vaccine during the 2018-19 influenza season.
Trends in Meeting Physical Activity Guidelines Among Urban and Rural Dwelling Adults --- United States, 2008--2017
Since 2008, the prevalence of meeting physical activity guidelines increased from 19.4% to 25.3% among urban residents and from 13.3% to 19.6% among rural residents.
QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Have Lost All of Their Natural Teeth, by Age Group --- National Health Interview Survey, 2000 and 2017
The percentage of adults aged ≥18 years who had lost all of their upper and lower natural teeth decreased from 9.3% in 2000 to 7.0% in 2017, and this pattern was consistent in each age group surveyed.
Receipt of Breast Milk by Gestational Age --- United States, 2017
Rates of receipt of breast milk among extremely preterm, early preterm, late preterm, and term infants were 71.3%, 76.0%, 77.3%, and 84.6%, respectively, among infants delivered to residents of 48 states and the District of Columbia in 2017.
Community Assessments for Mosquito Prevention and Control Experiences, Attitudes, and Practices --- U.S. Virgin Islands, 2017 and 2018
Mosquito prevention and control community assessment questions can provide rapid, actionable information to advise both community education and mosquito control in emergency response and recovery efforts.
Progress Toward Measles Elimination --- Pakistan, 2000--2018
Estimated first-dose measles-containing vaccine (MCV) coverage increased from 57% to 76% during 2000-2017, and second-dose MCV coverage increased from 30% to 45% during 2009-2017.
Annual Out-of-Pocket Expenditures and Financial Hardship Among Cancer Survivors Aged 18-64 Years --- United States, 2011--2016
Cancer survivors incurred higher annual out-of-pocket medical expenditures than did persons without a cancer history, representing a greater burden relative to family income.
SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Babesiosis Surveillance - United States, 2011-2015
CDC summarizes babesiosis surveillance in the United States for 2011-2015.
Hurricane-Associated Mold Exposures Among Patients at Risk for Invasive Mold Infections After Hurricane Harvey - Houston, Texas, 2017
Among a convenience sample of immunosuppressed residents in the Hurricane Harvey-affected area of Houston, Texas, 49% of residents engaged in cleanup activities in water-damaged and mold-contaminated homes.
Using Social Media To Increase HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex with Men - Beijing, China, 2013-2017
A geolocation-based online human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing promotion campaign from China's largest social media platform was effective in promoting HIV testing among men who have sex with men.
QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Reporting Diabetic Retinopathy Among Those with Prediabetes or Diagnosed Diabetes, by Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, 2016
During 2016-2017, adults aged 18-64 years with type 1 diabetes were more likely to have ever had diabetic retinopathy than adults with type 2 diabetes.
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