This Week in MMWR - Vol. 71, January 7, 2022

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Reports on Binge Drinking While Pregnant, Severe COVID-19 Outcomes and more

January 7, 2022 

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SURVEILLANCE AND SUMMARIES

Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among Adults Aged ≥18 Years — United States, 2015–2019 This report summarizes data regarding national-, regional-, and state-level prevalence of suicidal thoughts, planning, and attempts.

WEEKLY REPORT

	Alcohol Consumption and Binge Drinking During Pregnancy Among Adults Aged 18–49 Years — United States, 2018–2020 During 2018–2020, 13.5% of pregnant adults in the United States reported current drinking and 5.2% reported binge drinking in the past 30 days. Those with no usual health care provider and those reporting frequent mental distress were more likely to consume alcohol.

• Adults Meeting Fruit and Vegetable Intake Recommendations — United States, 2019
• Firearm Homicides and Suicides in Major Metropolitan Areas — United States, 2015–2016 and 2018–2019
• Risk Factors for Severe COVID-19 Outcomes Among Persons Aged ≥18 Years Who Completed a Primary COVID-19 Vaccination Series — 465 Health Care Facilities, United States, December 2020–October 2021
• Receipt of COVID-19 Vaccine During Pregnancy and Preterm or Small-for-Gestational-Age at Birth — Eight Integrated Health Care Organizations, United States, December 15, 2020–July 22, 2021
• Notes from the Field: Three Human Rabies Deaths Attributed to Bat Exposures — United States, August 2021

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QUICKSTATS

Distribution of Emergency Department Visits Made by Adults, by Age and Number of Chronic Conditions — United States, 2017–2019

PDF of Surveillance Summaries (link) and the Weekly Issue (link).

CONTINUING EDUCATION

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MMWR Weekly COVID-19 Briefing Podcast: Week of December 13

The latest MMWR Weekly COVID-19 Briefing is live. This episode covers five reports, including reports highlighting the impact of a health care provider recommendation on vaccination status, the impact of a testing strategy among k-12 schools and more. Listen & subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play.