Top 5 Takeaways Consistent Mask Use Reduces Infection Risk: Consistently wearing a face mask or respirator in indoor public settings was associated with lower odds of testing positive for SARS-CoV-2.
Author: Cody Micah Carmichael MPH, CPH
Top 5 Takeaways Omicron vs. Delta Severity: Patients hospitalized during the Omicron period had less severe illness compared to those during the Delta period, largely due to higher vaccination rates.
Top 5 Takeaways High Concentration of Prescriptions: The top 10% of antibiotic prescribers accounted for 41% of all antibiotic prescriptions for Medicare Part D beneficiaries in 2019. Higher Prescribing Rates:
Top 5 Takeaways Global Vaccine Introduction: By 2020, 173 out of 194 countries (89%) had introduced rubella-containing vaccines (RCVs), a significant increase from 68% in 2012. Elimination Progress: Rubella transmission
Top 5 Takeaways Expansion of Genomic Surveillance: CDC expanded its genomic surveillance to include data from public repositories and produce weighted estimates of variant proportions at the jurisdiction level. Delta
Top 5 Takeaways High Vaccination Rate: Over 98% of the ship’s approximately 350 personnel were fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Outbreak Identification: The outbreak was identified on July 27, 2021, when
Top 5 Takeaways Increased Risk: Children with heart conditions are at higher risk for infective endocarditis from oral bacteria. Preventive Care Disparities: 83% of children with heart conditions received preventive
Top 5 Takeaways Omicron Surge: COVID-19–associated hospitalization rates among children and adolescents increased rapidly in late December 2021 with the emergence of the Omicron variant, particularly among children aged 0–4
Top 5 Takeaways Limited Transmission: Despite the presence of multiple SARS-CoV-2 variants, there was no evidence of widespread transmission among the highly vaccinated attendees. Preventive Measures: The implementation of vaccination
Top 5 Takeaways Maternal Vaccination Effectiveness: The effectiveness of maternal completion of a 2-dose primary mRNA COVID-19 vaccination series during pregnancy against COVID-19 hospitalization among infants aged