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Better You Know Campaign Aims to Raise Awareness of Bleeding Disorders Among Women and Girls
Did you know that up to 1.6 million (or about 1 in every 100) women and girls in the United States have a bleeding disorder, many of whom are undiagnosed? Bleeding disorders, such as hemophilia (and von Willebrand disease (VWD), are conditions in which specific proteins in the blood are missing or do not work properly, making it hard for the blood to clot. Better You Know is a campaign to raise awareness of bleeding disorders among women and girls who may experience symptoms but have not yet been diagnosed and to increase knowledge and awareness among non-hematology healthcare providers (providers who are not experts in blood disorders). The campaign was developed by the National Hemophilia Foundation in partnership with CDC. See the Better You Know campaign materials.
Vital Signs: Deaths Among Persons with Diagnosed HIV Infection, United States, 2010–2018
HIV remains among the 10 leading causes of death among certain populations, although deaths attributable to HIV infection are preventable. Deaths among persons with diagnosed HIV (PWDH) decreased, primarily because of decreases in HIV-related deaths. The age-adjusted rate per 1,000 PWDH of HIV-related deaths decreased 48% and non–HIV-related deaths decreased 9% during 2010–2017. Differences in HIV-related deaths persist for certain populations. Continued efforts in diagnosing HIV early, promptly initiating treatment, and maintaining access to high-quality care and treatment are necessary for continuing progress in reducing deaths and eliminating differences across populations.
COVID-19's Impact on Women
Birth and Infant Outcomes Following Laboratory-Confirmed SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Pregnancy — SET-NET, 16 Jurisdictions, March 29–October 14, 2020
Pregnant women with SARS-CoV-2 infection are at increased risk for severe illness compared with nonpregnant women. Adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preterm birth and pregnancy loss have been reported. Among 3,912 infants with known gestational age born to women with SARS-CoV-2 infection, 12.9% were preterm (<37 weeks), higher than a national estimate of 10.2%. Among 610 (21.3%) infants with testing results, 2.6% had positive SARS-CoV-2 results, primarily those born to women with infection at delivery. These findings can inform clinical practice, public health practice, and policy. It is important that providers counsel pregnant women on measures to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Update: Characteristics of Symptomatic Women of Reproductive Age with Laboratory-Confirmed SARS-CoV-2 Infection by Pregnancy Status — United States, January 22–October 3, 2020
Limited information suggests that pregnant women with COVID-19 might be at increased risk for severe illness compared with nonpregnant women. In an analysis of approximately 400,000 women aged 15–44 years with symptomatic COVID-19, intensive care unit admission, invasive ventilation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, and death were more likely in pregnant women than in nonpregnant women. Pregnant women should be counseled about the risk for severe COVID-19–associated illness including death; measures to prevent infection with SARS-CoV-2 should be emphasized for pregnant women and their families. These findings can inform clinical practice, risk communication, and medical countermeasure allocation.
COVID-19 Outbreak Among a University’s Men’s and Women’s Soccer Teams — Chicago, Illinois, July–August 2020
SARS-CoV-2 transmission occurs in congregate settings, including colleges and universities.
Investigation of 17 COVID-19 cases among a university’s men’s and women’s soccer team identified numerous social gatherings as possible transmission events. Minimal mask use and social distancing resulted in rapid spread among students who live, practice, and socialize together.
Colleges and universities are at risk for COVID-19 outbreaks because of shared housing and social gatherings where recommended prevention guidance is not followed. Schools should consider conducting periodic repeat testing of asymptomatic students to identify outbreaks early and implementing policies and improving messaging to promote mask use and social distancing.
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