Researchers examined self-reported motivations for substance use among U.S. teens (aged 13-18 years old) being assessed for substance use disorder treatment from 2014-2022. Stress and coping with mental health concerns were among the top motivators for substance use among teens.
CDC’s updated guidance on antibiotic use to prevent meningococcal disease helps health departments determine when other prophylaxis options should be preferred to ciprofloxacin.
Among people who received 4-mg or 8-mg intranasal naloxone administered by law enforcement, no differences were observed in survival, the number of doses received, anger or combativeness, or hospital transport refusal.
Due to rapid prioritization and extensive collaboration between CDC and partners, investigators were able to identify the source of the 2022 Salmonella outbreak 2 weeks faster than they did during a similar outbreak in 2020.
A new, free CE from MMWR and Medscape discusses recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for respiratory syncytial virus vaccination in older adults.
The latest MMWR Weekly Briefing is live. Topics include: use of racial and ethnic subgroups to identify health disparities, underuse of antivirals among those at high risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes, and more. Listen and subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Play.
