During January 1, 2020–March 28, 2024, a total of 338 U.S. measles cases were reported to CDC. Of these cases, 29% occurred during the first quarter of 2024, almost all in people who were unvaccinated or whose vaccination status was unknown.
As of December 2022, Medicaid programs in 20 states provided comprehensive coverage for all evidence-based tobacco cessation treatments; of these, only three had zero barriers to access.
By the end of 2023, 860 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine had been delivered to countries in the World Health Organization African Region and 646 million doses were administered.
An investigation found an association between malfunctions of the Medtronic Duet external ventricular drain system and infections involving the central nervous system.
During June 2021–December 2022, COVID-19 illness was cited as the cause of death for 30 teens and young adults in Oregon. However, data show no deaths were attributed to COVID-19 vaccination.
A one-week-old infant became sick with the same strain of Salmonella found in their family’s backyard chickens even though the infant had not yet been to the home where the chickens were kept.
New MMWR Medscape CME on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents Aged 18 Years or Younger.
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