Sanitary disaster in Gaza ‘worsening by the day’, warns UNRWA
In a new alert, UNRWA highlighted how Gazans’ shelters have become a target for insects and rodents after more than 11 months of war...
Gaza: UN envoy condemns deadly strike on camp in humanitarian zone
Thousands of displaced Palestinians were staying in the camp in Khan Younis, and at least 19 people were killed, according to latest media reports.
‘Nowhere...
Gaza war continues to shut hundreds of thousands out of class
Almost 625,000 children in the enclave have already lost an entire school year following the 7 October 2023 terror attacks by Hamas and other...
‘Incalculable cost’ of conflict on the lives of children
He emphasised the damage that war leaves on young learners’ bodies, minds and spirits, “from injuries and loss of life to abduction, forced displacement,...
Notes from the Field: Seroprevalence Estimates of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Convenience Sample — Oregon,...
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The first known case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Oregon was diagnosed on February 28, 2020. Through May 31, a...
Erratum: Vol. 71, No. 10
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MMWR erratum volume 71, number 10.
Source of original article: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / Morbidity and Mortality...
Top Food Category Contributors to Sodium and Potassium Intake — United States, 2015–2016
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Rebecca C. Woodruff, PhD1,2; Lixia Zhao, PhD2; Jaspreet K.C. Ahuja, MS3; Cathleen Gillespie, MS2; Joseph Goldman, MA3; Diane M. Harris, PhD4;...
QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Have Difficulty Hearing Even When Using...
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Suggested citation for this article: QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Have Difficulty Hearing Even When Using a Hearing...
Facility-Wide Testing for SARS-CoV-2 in Nursing Homes — Seven U.S. Jurisdictions, March–June 2020
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On August 11, 2020, this report was posted online as an MMWR Early Release.Kelly M. Hatfield, MSPH1; Sujan C. Reddy, MD1;...
Effectiveness of mRNA Vaccination in Preventing COVID-19–Associated Invasive Mechanical Ventilation and Death — United...
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On March 18, 2022, this report was posted online as an MMWR Early Release.Mark W. Tenforde, MD, PhD1; Wesley H. Self,...
Mental Health, Substance Use, and Suicidal Ideation During the COVID-19 Pandemic — United States,...
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Please note:. This report has been corrected. An erratum will be published.
Mark É. Czeisler1,2; Rashon I. Lane, MA3; Emiko Petrosky, MD3;...
Health Needs and Use of Services Among Children with Developmental Disabilities — United States,...
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Summary
What is already known about this topic?
Developmental delays, disorders, and disabilities (DDs) are common among U.S. children and adolescents.
What is added...
Hospitalization Rates and Characteristics of Children Aged 18 Years Hospitalized with Laboratory-Confirmed COVID-19 —...
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On August 7, 2020, this report was posted online as an MMWR Early Release.Please note: This report has been corrected. The...
Lessons Learned from Programmatic Gains in HIV Service Delivery During the COVID-19 Pandemic —...
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Kiva A. Fisher, PhD1; Sadhna V. Patel, MPH1; Neha Mehta, MPH1; Andrea Stewart, PhD1; Amy Medley, PhD1; Emily Kainne Dokubo, MD2;...
Serious Adverse Health Events, Including Death, Associated with Ingesting Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers Containing Methanol...
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On August 5, 2020, this report was posted online as an MMWR Early Release.Luke Yip, MD1; Danae Bixler, MD1; Daniel E....
Tuberculosis — United States, 2021
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Summary
What is already known about this topic?
The number of reported U.S. tuberculosis (TB) cases decreased sharply in 2020, possibly related to...
COVID-19–Associated Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children — United States, March–July 2020
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On August 7, 2020, this report was posted online as an MMWR Early Release.Please note: This report has been corrected. An...
COVID-19–Associated Hospitalizations Among Adults During SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Omicron Variant Predominance, by Race/Ethnicity and...
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On March 18, 2022, this report was posted online as an MMWR Early Release.Christopher A. Taylor, PhD1; Michael Whitaker, MPH1; Onika...
Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution Within Syringe Service Programs — United States, 2019
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Summary
What is already known about this topic?
In 2013, 55% of U.S. syringe service programs (SSPs) had implemented overdose education and naloxone...
Universal Hepatitis B Vaccination in Adults Aged 19–59 Years: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory...
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Please note: This report has been corrected.
Mark K. Weng, MD1; Mona Doshani, MD1; Mohammed A. Khan, PhD1; Sharon Frey, MD2; Kevin...
Notes from the Field: COVID-19 Prevention Practices in State Prisons — Puerto Rico, 2020
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As of August 17, 2020, the Puerto Rico Department of Health had reported 11,723 confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19),...
Disruptions to School and Home Life Among High School Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic...
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Discussion
During January–June 2021, approximately half of high school students in the United States reported emotional abuse by a parent or reported...
Trends in Number and Distribution of COVID-19 Hotspot Counties — United States, March 8–July...
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On August 14, 2020, this report was posted online as an MMWR Early Release.Alexandra M. Oster, MD1; Gloria J. Kang, PhD1;...
Perceived Racism and Demographic, Mental Health, and Behavioral Characteristics Among High School Students During...
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Introduction
Racism, defined as “a system of structuring opportunity and assigning value based on the social interpretation of how one looks (i.e.,...
