As new adulterants, particularly those found with opioids, are added to the drug supply, emergency departments need to be aware of different patient complications. As drugs become more dangerous, access to addiction treatment is even more important. bit.ly/mm7330a3

#HCPs: CDC has updated contraceptive guidance available. Click here to learn more: bit.ly/3Yz50k5

New in MMWR: Data on effectiveness of RSV vaccines & identifies who can benefit most from RSV vaccines. CDC now recommends an RSV vaccine for adults: - Ages 75+ - Ages 60–74 who have certain chronic health conditions or live in nursing homes. More: bit.ly/mm7332e1

New MMWR shows vaccines will have prevented about 500 million illnesses among children born during 1994–2023. Read the report here: : bit.ly/mm7331a2

New CDC MMWR data reveal that #COVID19, the 4th leading cause of death in 2022, fell to the 10th spot in 2023. bit.ly/mm7331a1

Dengue is common in American Samoa. During 2023, a school-based dengue serosurvey found evidence of previous infection in 60% of children aged 9–16 years. This information helps local health authorities take public health actions: bit.ly/mm7331a3

Rare outbreak highlights the potential for nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae to cause serious illness. Read the full report: bit.ly/mm7332a1

Eligible U.S. children can receive vaccinations against 19 diseases at no cost through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. This program can help parents get their children up to date on back-to-school vaccinations: bit.ly/3WFvoWY

Minnesota successfully implemented universal newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus in 2023. Early identification & follow-up identified infants who were found to have a hearing loss, despite passing their initial newborn hearing screen: bit.ly/mm7332a2

Clinicians: A new CME from MMWR & Medscape discusses best practices for the clinical management of anthrax and a list of alternate drugs to treat antimicrobial-resistant strains of Bacillus anthracis. Learn more and earn free CE here: bit.ly/4fPoR4D

New MMWR report shows HPV vaccinations among teens are not increasing. Health care providers can work with families to review vaccination histories and confirm they are up to date with recommended vaccines. bit.ly/mm7333a1

New MMWR report shows HPV vaccine coverage on track to meet WHO goals in two U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Island (USAPI) jurisdictions, while other USAPI jurisdictions face widening gaps and lower coverage. bit.ly/mm7333a2

New report describes one tularemia case in a wildlife biologist following exposure to a deceased, infected harbor seal. This is the first known detection of Francisella tularensis in a marine mammal. Read the full report: bit.ly/mm7333a3

#HCPs: Everyone 6 months and older should get a #flu vaccine every year. Learn more about the 2024-2025 flu season vaccine recommendations published in CDC MMWR: bit.ly/rr7305a1

New MMWR: Oropouche, a virus spread by infected biting midges & some mosquitoes, was identified in 21 U.S. travelers who recently traveled to Cuba. HCPs should be aware of travel-associated cases & how to request testing for suspected cases: bit.ly/mm7335e1

The health of U.S. #caregivers continues to be worse than adults without caregiving responsibilities in 13 critical areas of chronic disease, mental health, and health behaviors. Uncover more insights from CDC's new caregiver health research: bit.ly/mm7334a2

New CDC report shows more than 1 in 5 people in this analysis who died of a drug #overdose in 2022 had a reported #MentalHealthDisorder. When substance use disorders and other mental health disorders occur together, it can increase overdose risk: bit.ly/mm7334a3

Black women are disproportionately victims of intimate partner homicide. A new #MMWR study shows this disparity worsened during the pandemic. Read more of the #NVDRS study findings: bit.ly/mm7334a4

New MMWR report describes how the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment with CDC support, responded to #H5N1 #birdflu outbreaks at two poultry facilities. CDC recommends prompt treatment with oseltamivir for #birdflu patients. Learn more: bit.ly/mm7334a1

Youth use of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, is unsafe. In good news, a study in CDC MMWR finds half a million fewer U.S. youth reported current e-cigarette use in 2024. The decline was mostly driven by high school students. Read more in: bit.ly/mm7335a3