Top 5 Takeaways HIV Testing and PrEP Prescriptions Decreased Then Rebounded: In 2020, a decline in HIV testing and preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) prescriptions was observed in the first half of
Tag: Infectious Disease
Top 5 Takeaways A Fatal Case of Human Rabies: A 7-year-old boy in Texas died from rabies after being bitten by a bat, with the disease not recognized until clinical
Top 5 Takeaways Reduction in Polio Cases: Afghanistan reported only two cases of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) in 2022 up to September, a reduction from previous years, with no
Top 5 Takeaways Recurrent Drug Shortages: The U.S., particularly California, has faced recurring shortages of first- and second-line TB drugs, impacting treatment regimens. High Priority Concern: California TB programs rated
Top 5 Takeaways Second Outbreak in Recent Years: This report covers the second outbreak of TB related to bone allografts in recent years, with 36 recipients affected. Initial Detection and
Top 5 Takeaways Increased Vaccine Coverage: From 2005 to 2021, coverage with the first dose of a measles-containing vaccine (MCV) increased from 68% to 89%, and the second dose from
Top 5 Takeaways: Demographics and Risk Behaviors: Among 719 mpox patients in NYC, 97.9% were men, predominantly identifying as gay or queer (78.7%), or bisexual (5.6%). A significant proportion reported
Top 5 Takeaways: Bivalent mRNA Vaccine Effectiveness: The study found that bivalent mRNA vaccines are effective in preventing COVID-19–associated emergency department/urgent care encounters and hospitalizations among immunocompetent adults. Comparative Analysis:
Top 5 Takeaways: One-Dose JYNNEOS Vaccine Efficacy: One dose of JYNNEOS vaccine, administered ≥14 days before illness onset, demonstrated some protective effects against mpox, including reduced symptoms and lower hospitalization
Top 5 Takeaways 1. Effectiveness of Bivalent Booster: The study found an 84% effectiveness of the bivalent booster against COVID-19 hospitalization compared to unvaccinated individuals. 2. Relative Vaccine Effectiveness: Compared