Top 5 Takeaways A rare case of type 3 Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus (VDPV3) was detected in an infant with a primary immunodeficiency disorder (PID) in Chongqing, China. Surveillance for poliovirus in
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Top 5 Takeaways Significant Decrease in Mortality: In-hospital mortality for COVID-19 patients decreased from 15.1% during the Delta variant period to 4.9% in the later Omicron period (April–June 2022). High-Risk
Top 5 Takeaways ACIP Recommendations: The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) now recommends the use of the 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV15) for persons under 19 years, aligning with
Top 5 Takeaways Increased Suicide Rates: Suicide rates among non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native (AI/AN) persons increased by nearly 20% from 2015 to 2020, a significant rise compared to
Top 5 Takeaways This MMWR article reports the youngest confirmed case of monkeypox in Florida involving an infant under 2 months old. Initial symptoms included a rash and cellulitis. After
Top 5 Takeaways Among 313 Health Care Personnel (HCP) in Colorado exposed to monkeypox patients, only 23% wore all recommended Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). HCP were actively monitored for 21
Top 5 Takeaways Case Trends: A comparative increase in pediatric brain abscesses, epidural empyemas, and subdural empyemas associated with Streptococcus species was observed in the United States from January 2016
Top 5 Takeaways Decline and Resurgence: The incidence of norovirus outbreaks in the United States significantly declined in April 2020, likely due to COVID-19 nonpharmaceutical interventions. However, outbreaks increased rapidly
Top 5 Takeaways Largest Recorded Outbreak: This was the largest documented outbreak of acute gastroenteritis in the Grand Canyon National Park’s backcountry, affecting at least 222 rafters and backpackers, likely
Top 5 Takeaways This report details two cases of encephalomyelitis associated with monkeypox (MPXV) infections in previously healthy gay men in Colorado and DC. Both cases showed neurological complications, including