Top 5 Takeaways Five measles cases in unvaccinated children: Occurred in children aged 1–9 years living in the same apartment building in Cook County, Illinois, highlighting measles’ high contagion among
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Top 5 Takeaways Significant Legionella Impact: Legionella was the predominant cause of reported drinking water outbreaks, accounting for 86% of biofilm-associated outbreaks, highlighting a growing concern over its presence in
Top 5 Takeaways Continued incidence but decreasing trend of MIS-C: While the incidence of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) has decreased significantly from its peak early in the COVID-19
Top 5 Takeaways Identification of Outbreak Source: Morel mushrooms were identified as the likely source of a gastrointestinal illness outbreak in Montana, emphasizing the importance of proper mushroom preparation. Case-Control
Top 5 Takeaways Decreased adverse reactions after second booster: Among individuals ≥50 years who received homologous mRNA COVID-19 vaccination, both injection site and systemic reactions were reported less frequently after
T-tests are a fundamental statistical tool used in various fields, including public health, to compare the means of two groups. Essentially, a T-test helps determine whether the observed differences in
Top 5 Takeaways Outbreak Identification: Between April 12 and May 24, 2022, 23 previously healthy infants aged 5 days to 3 months were admitted with human parechovirus (PeV) meningoencephalitis to
T-tests are a foundational tool in statistics and public health, enabling researchers to make inferences about population means when the population standard deviation is unknown and the sample size is
Top 5 Takeaways Low severity and unusual pattern: The 2021–22 influenza season was characterized by low severity, with activity spanning from October 2021 through mid-June 2022, showcasing two distinct waves
Top 5 Takeaways High Prevalence of Chronic Conditions: In 2019, 53.8% of young adults (18-34 years) had at least one chronic condition, and 22.3% had multiple conditions, highlighting a significant