Top 5 Takeaways Mask Use Reduces Transmission: Close contacts with any unmasked exposure had significantly higher odds of receiving a positive SARS-CoV-2 test result compared to those with only masked
Author: Cody Micah Carmichael MPH, CPH
Top 5 Takeaways Lower Vaccination Coverage in Rural Areas: COVID-19 vaccination coverage with the first dose was significantly lower in rural counties (58.5%) compared to urban counties (75.4%). Increased Disparities
Top 5 Takeaways National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS): Launched by the CDC in September 2020, NWSS coordinates wastewater surveillance programs to support the COVID-19 response across the United States. Early
Top 5 Takeaways Case Overview: A newborn was delivered at 24 weeks’ gestation with congenital varicella syndrome after the mother contracted varicella at 12 weeks’ gestation. Maternal History: The mother,
Community Experts Issue 2: Grace R.’s Journey with Polio – A Personal and Public Health Perspective Polio has shaped the lives of millions, leaving behind lasting physical and systemic effects,
Top 5 Takeaways Lower Incidence with Masks: Districts with universal mask requirements had a 23% lower incidence of COVID-19 among staff and students compared to those without mask mandates. Impact
Top 5 Takeaways Prevalence of Long-Term Symptoms: Approximately two-thirds of respondents with a positive SARS-CoV-2 test experienced long-term symptoms, compared to 42.9% of those with a negative test. Common Long-Term
Top 5 Takeaways Full FDA Approval: On January 31, 2022, the FDA granted full approval to the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for individuals aged ≥18 years. ACIP Recommendation: On February 4,
Top 5 Takeaways Vaccine Effectiveness Decline: The overall age-adjusted vaccine effectiveness (VE) against new COVID-19 cases declined from 91.8% to 75.0% during May 3–July 25, 2021. Stable Hospitalization Protection: VE
Top 5 Takeaways Prevalence of Binge Drinking: In 2018, 16.6% of U.S. adults reported binge drinking in the past 30 days, representing approximately 38.5 million people. Demographic Variations: Binge drinking