Author: Cody Micah Carmichael MPH, CPH

Top 5 Takeaways Higher Effectiveness After Third Dose: Vaccine effectiveness (VE) against COVID-19-associated emergency department/urgent care (ED/UC) visits and hospitalizations was higher after the third dose compared to the second

Top 5 Takeaways Less Frequent Reactions: Local and systemic reactions were less frequent after a homologous COVID-19 mRNA vaccine booster dose compared to the second primary dose. Myocarditis Rare: Myocarditis

Top 5 Takeaways Updated Recommendations: The 2022 adult immunization schedule includes new or updated ACIP recommendations for hepatitis B, influenza, pneumococcal, recombinant zoster, and COVID-19 vaccines. Appendix Addition: An appendix

Top 5 Takeaways High Attack Rates: The attack rate among convention attendees was 70%, but lower among their household members (33%). Booster Dose Effectiveness: Fewer infections were observed among vaccinated

Top 5 Takeaways Updated Immunization Schedule: The 2022 schedule includes several changes from the 2021 version, with new recommendations for influenza, dengue, and COVID-19 vaccines. New Appendix: A newly created

Top 5 Takeaways Increase in Adolescent Female Visits: Weekly ED visits among adolescent females for mental health conditions increased significantly during the pandemic, particularly for eating and tic disorders. Proportion

Top 5 Takeaways Significant Decline in Visits: Pediatric emergency department (ED) visits decreased by 51% in 2020, 22% in 2021, and 23% in January 2022 compared to 2019. COVID-19 Predominance:

Top 5 Takeaways Overall Decline: From 2019 to 2020, the overall suicide rate in the United States declined by 3%, with significant reductions among both females (8%) and males (2%).

Top 5 Takeaways High Positivity Rate: 54% of individuals tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 antigen between 5 and 9 days after symptom onset or initial diagnosis. Decline Over Time: The proportion