The Homeland Security Digital Library (HSDL) maintains a collection of the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), which collects and analyzes data from the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on epidemiology and public health. Each issue of the MMWR is packed with raw and analyzed public health data and scientific studies from some of the top minds in the United States. Below we highlight some of the most current and informative studies included in their weekly reports.
Here are some important articles you may have missed from Volume 73, Issues 46-49 of the Centers for Disease Control’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series.
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“Epidemiology of Dengue — Puerto Rico, 2010–2024“
Dengue cases are rising globally, with notable increases in patient age, hospitalization rates, and certain serotypes in the Americas during 2023–2024. These trends highlight the need for improved surveillance, healthcare preparedness, and public awareness to address the evolving epidemiology of the disease.
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Hepatitis B vaccination is now recommended for all adults aged 19–59, including pregnant individuals, with updated data confirming Heplisav-B poses no increased risk for birth defects or miscarriage. Providers can administer any of four licensed HepB vaccines to pregnant persons.
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Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) has a high incidence in northern Mexico due to brown dog ticks. A recent outbreak linked to Tecate, Mexico, resulted in six cases reported in California (including three deaths), and highlights the need for cross-border awareness to ensure timely treatment and reduce fatalities.
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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends annual influenza and COVID-19 vaccines for all individuals aged ≥6 months and a single RSV vaccine dose for older adults at risk. By early November 2024, vaccination coverage for the 2024–25 season remained low.
For more information on COVID, visit HSDL’s COVID-19 Resource Archive. You can also find pandemic-related resources in HSDL’s Focus on Pandemics and Epidemics, and search our statistical resources related to public health. Other HSDL Focus topics that may be of interest are Fentanyl and Opioids, Vaccine Hesitancy, and Contact Tracing.
