The new center will accelerate access to and use of data for public health decision-makers who need information to mitigate the effects of disease threats, such as social and economic disruption. Keep Reading
In association with the dominance of the Delta variant, health officials are starting to see evidence of reduced protection against mild and moderate disease. Keep Reading
Miscarriage typically occurs in about 11-16% of pregnancies, and this study found miscarriage rates after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine were around 13%. Keep Reading
Twenty-eight people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis have been reported from eight states. Eleven people were hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. Keep Reading
Whole genome sequencing at CDC shows the bacterial strains that sickened the patients – one each in Georgia, Kansas, Texas and Minnesota – closely match each other, suggesting there is a common source for these cases. Keep Reading
Outdoor activities are safer than indoor ones. If you are indoors, choose a location that is well ventilated, for example a room with open windows, and know when to wear a mask. Keep Reading
The Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention released updated information for fully vaccinated people given new evidence on the B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant currently circulating in the United States. Keep Reading
My mother was killed by COVID-19, and with the delta surge I’m grasping for the right words that could change one reticent person’s mind on the reality of COVID, the severity of COVID, and especially the need to get vaccinated. Keep Reading
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed on July 15 a case of human monkeypox in a U.S. resident who recently traveled from Nigeria to the United States. Keep Reading
Eight people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from two states (Wisconsin and Illinois). No hospitalizations or deaths have been reported. Keep Reading
Backyard poultry can carry Salmonella germs even if they look healthy and clean. These germs can easily spread in areas where the poultry live and roam. Keep Reading
Complementing this initial funding, CDC also aims to 1) increase training opportunities for DIS to have the skills they need when they enter the field and 2) advance innovation in the way we deliver partner services. Keep Reading
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) celebrates Saturday’s announcement by the Republic of Guinea (Guinea) Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization that the Ebola outbreak in N’Zérékoré Prefecture is over. Keep Reading
The Coast Guard will no longer enforce mask requirements in outdoor areas of maritime transportation conveyances and hubs. Keep Reading
Importantly, this study also is among the first to show that mRNA vaccination benefits people who get COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated (14 or more days after dose 2) or partially vaccinated (14 or more days after dose 1 to 13 days after dose 2). Keep Reading
17 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis have been reported from 6 states. Eight people were hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. Keep Reading
The true number of sick people is likely much higher than the reported number, as many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella. One-third of sick people are young children under 5 years. Keep Reading
This page offers links to resources and information that public health professionals, healthcare workers, and emergency responders can use to help people stay safe during and after a natural disaster amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep Reading
GAO found that nursing homes had an average of about three outbreaks during the review period, with most of the nursing homes (94 percent, or 12,555 of the 13,380 nursing homes) experiencing more than one COVID-19 outbreak. Keep Reading
Data for this assessment come from a network covering 500,000 HCP across 33 sites in 25 U.S. states, providing additional robust evidence that mRNA vaccines are effective against symptomatic illness in real-world conditions. Keep Reading