This Week in MMWR - Vol. 71, April 1, 2022

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Reports on Adolescent Experiences During the Pandemic and more

April 1, 2022 

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SUPPLEMENTS

Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey — United States, January–June 2021 This supplement presents the findings of first Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey, which presents data on selected issues that impact high school students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Overview and Methodology of the Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey — United States, January–June 2021
• Use of Tobacco Products, Alcohol, and Other Substances Among High School Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic — Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey, United States, January–June 2021
• Mental Health, Suicidality, and Connectedness Among High School Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic — Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey, United States, January–June 2021
• Perceived Racism and Demographic, Mental Health, and Behavioral Characteristics Among High School Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic — Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey, United States, January–June 2021
• Disruptions to School and Home Life Among High School Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic — Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey, United States, January–June 2021

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WEEKLY REPORT

	Universal Hepatitis B Vaccination in Adults Aged 19–59 Years: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United States, 2022 In addition to groups for whom hepatitis B (HepB) vaccination is already recommended, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends that all adults aged 19–59 years should receive HepB vaccines.

• Assessment of Epidemiology Capacity in State Health Departments —United States, 2021
• Use of At-Home COVID-19 Tests — United States, August 23, 2021–March 12, 2022
• Effectiveness of Homologous and Heterologous COVID-19 Booster Doses Following 1 Ad.26.COV2.S (Janssen [Johnson & Johnson]) Vaccine Dose Against COVID-19–Associated Emergency Department and Urgent Care Encounters and Hospitalizations Among Adults — VISION Network, 10 States, December 2021–March 2022
• Notes From the Field: Xylazine-Related Deaths — Cook County, Illinois, 2017–2021

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QUICKSTATS

Percentage of Office-Based Physicians Who Had Telephone or Internet/Email Consults with Patients — National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, United States, 2018 and 2020

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MMWR Weekly COVID-19 Briefing Podcast: Week of March 14

The latest MMWR Weekly COVID-19 Briefing is live. This episode covers 4 reports, including reports highlighting hospitalization among infants and children ages 4 and younger with COVID-19, the effectiveness of mRNA COVID-19 vaccination in preventing mechanical ventilation and death and more. Listen and subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play.