Top 5 Takeaways Workforce Increase: From 2017 to 2021, the number of epidemiologists in state health departments increased by 23%, primarily due to the COVID-19 response. Funding Reliance: Federal funding
Author: Cody Micah Carmichael MPH, CPH
Reactogenicity of COVID-19 Vaccines in Young Children: Generally Mild in CDC Study Introduction: The Need for Evidence on Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccination Reactions The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped public health discourse worldwide,
Top 5 Takeaways Early Reinfections Identified: Ten patients from four states had confirmed Omicron variant infections within 90 days of a previous Delta infection. Age and Demographics: The median age
Top 5 Takeaways Universal Masking Recommendation: CDC recommends universal indoor masking in K–12 schools to reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmission, regardless of vaccination status. Study Context: The study evaluated the association between
Advancing Care for Transgender Adolescents: France’s First Endocrine Consensus Guidelines Introduction Transgender adolescents face unique health challenges that demand a multidisciplinary and compassionate approach. Recognizing this, the French Society of
Top 5 Takeaways Lower Vaccination Rates: Adults with disabilities were less likely to have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine compared to those without disabilities. Higher Vaccination
Top 5 Takeaways Higher Risk After Infection: The risk for cardiac complications, including myocarditis and pericarditis, was significantly higher after SARS-CoV-2 infection compared to after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination across all
Shaping Health Equity: The Impact of State-Level Policies on LGBTQ Health Outcomes Over Two Decades State-level laws significantly influence LGBTQ health outcomes, as revealed by a comprehensive 20-year longitudinal study
Top 5 Takeaways Significant Reduction in WPV1 Cases: Pakistan reported an 84% reduction in WPV1 cases from 2019 to 2021, with only one case reported in 2021 as of August
Top 5 Takeaways First U.S. Case Since 2017 Outbreak: In July 2021, a U.S. resident returning from Nigeria was diagnosed with Monkeypox, marking the first travel-associated case in the U.S.