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Interim Guidance for
Interpretation of Zika Virus Antibody Test Results
This
report provides interim guidance for the interpretation of Zika virus antibody
test results.
Screening of Blood
Donations for Zika Virus Infection — Puerto Rico, April 3–June 11, 2016
In
February 2016, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued recommendations
for donor screening, donor deferral, and product management to reduce the risk
for transfusion-transmitted Zika virus in the United States and its
territories.
Zika Virus Surveillance and
Preparedness — New York City, 2015–2016
As of June 17, 2016, a total
of 3,605 patients had been tested for Zika virus in NYC, 182 (5.0%) of whom had
confirmed Zika virus infection. Twenty cases were in women who were pregnant at
the time of diagnosis, and two cases of Zika virus–associated Guillain-Barré
syndrome were diagnosed.
QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Prevalence,
of Hypertension Treatment Among Adults Aged ≥18 Years with Hypertension, by Sex
and Race/Ethnicity — National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United
States, 2011–2014
During 2011–2014, 74.6% of adults aged ≥18 years with
hypertension reported taking antihypertensive medication. Overall, a smaller
percentage of non-Hispanic Asian adults (63.8%) with hypertension reported
taking antihypertensive medication compared with non-Hispanic white (75.8%),
non-Hispanic black (77.3%), and Hispanic (70.7%) adults with hypertension.
Overwhelmed by Too Much Health Advice?
Cheat Sheet for Women’s Cancer Screenings and Good Health
CDC's Dr. Lisa Richardson provides a "cheat sheet"
for women's cancer screenings in this blog post.
Webinar: Reductions in Teen Birth Rates and Persistent
Disparities
CDC highlighted findings from the recent Morbidity and
Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) on reductions
in teen birth rates and persistent disparities and
program partners in North Carolina and South Carolina described their efforts
to address the social determinants of health through the Office of Adolescent
Health/CDC Teen Pregnancy Prevention Community-Wide Initiative.
Births:
Preliminary Data for 2015
The 2015 preliminary number of U.S. births was 3,977,745, down
slightly (less than 1%) from 2014.
Home
Canning and Botulism
Home
canning is an excellent way to preserve garden produce and share it with family
and friends, but it can be risky or even deadly if not done correctly and
safely.
Occupational Differences Among Employed
Adults Who Met 2008 Federal Guidelines for Both Aerobic and
Muscle-strengthening Activities: United States, 2008–2014
Among all employed adults aged 18–64, those in production and
related occupations were the least likely to meet the 2008 federal physical
activity guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities
performed during their leisure time.
The
Effect of Changes in Selected Age-specific Causes of Death on Non-Hispanic
White Life Expectancy Between 2000 and 2014
Between 2000 and 2014,
life expectancy increased by 3.6, 2.6, and 1.4 years, respectively, for
non-Hispanic black, Hispanic, and non-Hispanic white persons.
Vital Signs: Deficiencies
in Environmental Control Identified in Outbreaks of Legionnaires’ Disease —
North America, 2000–2014
During
2000–2014, the rate of reported cases of Legionnaires’ disease increased from
0.42 to 1.62 per 100,000 persons.
Electronic Cigarette Use
Among Working Adults — United States, 2014
Among the estimated 146 million working adults, 3.8% (5.5
million) were current (every day or some days) e-cigarette users; the highest
prevalences were among males, non-Hispanic whites, persons aged 18–24 years,
persons with annual household income <$35,000, persons with no health
insurance, cigarette smokers, other combustible tobacco users, and smokeless
tobacco users.
QuickStats: Smoking Cessation During
Pregnancy — 46 States and the District of Columbia, 2014
In 2014, 20.6% of pregnant women who smoked cigarettes during
the first or second trimester, in a reporting area of 46 states and the
District of Columbia, stopped smoking during pregnancy.
Prevent Infections During Pregnancy
About 1 in 4 women in the United States carry the bacteria that
cause group B strep infection. Babies can get very sick and even die if their
mothers pass group B strep bacteria to them during childbirth.
Physical
Activity for Older Adults
For adults over 65 years old, exercise helps maintain healthy
and longer lives and can prevent many health problems that come with age such
as heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis.
Helping Children
with Congenital CMV
Some children with
congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection may have hearing or vision loss, or
other health problems. Parents can help children with congenital CMV develop to
their full potential by having specific health checks and treatments.
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