New CDC report shows emergency department visits for traffic-related pedestrian injuries were more common among people from racial & ethnic minority groups, people between the ages of 15–24, & males. These injuries are preventable. Read the report: bit.ly/mm7317a1

Dying early from the 5 leading causes of death when the death could have been prevented is more common among people living in rural areas compared to those living in urban areas. Together, we can take steps to lower these rates in the future: bit.ly/ss7302a1

In 2022, about three quarters of reported U.S. TB cases occurred in non–U.S.-born people, but a recent survey showed only about half of clinicians reported routinely testing non-U.S.–born patients who may be at risk for #TB . Learn more & earn CE: bit.ly/3JC9rSp

The latest MMWR Weekly Briefing is live. Topics include: measles in the U.S., Salmonella risk posed by backyard poultry, and more. Listen and subscribe: bit.ly/MMWRPodcast #MMWRPodcast

In the past 2 years, the University of Vermont Medical Center saw over a 900% increase in Streptococcus pyogenes bacteremia. 70% of cases were in people who injected illicit drugs, including xylazine. Most were also experiencing homelessness. Read more: bit.ly/mm7316a5

A global Ebola vaccine stockpile established in 2021 makes vaccine doses available for future outbreaks to improve global health security. Unused vaccine doses from the stockpile can be used before an outbreak occurs to protect high-risk groups. Read more: bit.ly/mm7316a1

The latest MMWR Weekly Briefing is live. Topics include: sickle cell disease in newborns, an increase in tuberculosis cases in the U.S., and more. Listen and subscribe: bit.ly/MMWRPodcast #MMWRPodcast

#HCPs : CDC recommends pentavalent #meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY-TT/MenB-FHbp) as an option for people 10 years or older when MenACWY and MenB vaccines are indicated at the same visit. Read the recommendations for use: bit.ly/mm7315a4

During fall 2023-winter 2024, weekly COVID-19-associated hospitalizations of nursing home residents peaked at 1 out of 1,400 residents. It’s important for nursing home residents and staff to stay up to date with recommended COVID-19 vaccine doses. bit.ly/mm7315a3

The latest MMWR Weekly Briefing is live. Topics include: lab testing for chickenpox, TB preventive treatment for people with HIV through PEPFAR-supported programs, and more. Listen and subscribe: bit.ly/MMWRPodcast #MMWRPodcast

New CDC MMWR: Case of backyard poultry–associated salmonellosis identified in a newborn infant infected during their first week of life. #HCPs should educate families on animal safety and ask caregivers about any backyard poultry: bit.ly/mm7314a6

Public health officials reviewed death records and immunization histories and found data do not support an association between sudden cardiac death and COVID-19 vaccination among teens and young adults in Oregon. For more information, visit bit.ly/mm7314a5

An investigation into a cluster of external ventricular drain (EVD) associated infections at Rhode Island Hospital identified malfunctions of Medtronic Duet EVD systems, contributing to a recall of this device. Read more: bit.ly/mm7314a4

Although progress has been made, the WHO African Region still has low COVID-19 vaccine coverage. Countries are encouraged to include COVID-19 vaccination in routine immunization programs & primary health care services. Learn more from CDC & World Health Organization (WHO): bit.ly/mm7314a3

#HCPs : New CDC MMWR highlights the importance of high measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccination coverage both nationally and locally. Learn what efforts need to be made to protect your patients and community against #measles : bit.ly/mm7314a1

The latest MMWR Weekly Briefing is live. Topics include: a measles outbreak in Illinois, multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, and more. Listen and subscribe: bit.ly/MMWRPodcast #MMWRPodcast