Top 5 Takeaways Expanded Vaccination Recommendation: The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) now recommends universal Hepatitis B (HepB) vaccination for all adults aged 19–59 years. Removal of Risk Factor
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Top 5 Takeaways Mask Requirements Impact: Counties with school mask requirements had significantly lower increases in pediatric COVID-19 case rates compared to those without mask mandates. Statistical Significance: The difference
Evidence-Based Approaches to Public Health: Biostatistics – Descriptive Statistics: Measures of Central Tendency (Mean, Median, Mode) In this tutorial, we will explore the three primary measures of central tendency: the
Top 5 Takeaways High In-Person Learning Rates: As of September 17, 2021, 96% of school districts were offering full in-person learning. Regional Variations in Remote Learning: The largest number of
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
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