Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

About 10 percent of deaths among ever-employed linked to COPD in 2020

About 10 percent of deaths among ever-employed persons aged 15 years and older were associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in 2020, according to research published in the Dec. 9 issue of the U.S. Centers ...

Vaccination

Most common adverse events with JYNNEOS are nonserious

The JYNNEOS vaccine, which is recommended for persons exposed to or at high risk for exposure to mpox virus, seems safe, with the most common adverse health events reported as nonserious, according to research published ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

JYNNEOS vaccination provides protection against mpox

Among men aged 18 to 49 years who are eligible for the JYNNEOS vaccine, mpox incidence is considerably higher among unvaccinated persons versus those who received one or two vaccine doses, according to research published ...

HIV & AIDS

Examining HIV care services resilient during COVID-19 pandemic

The HIV prevention and care service was resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic, and services partially rebounded in quarter 3 (Q3) of 2020 following a decline in Q2, according to research published in the Dec. 2 issue of ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

PRIORIX, M-M-R II vaccines interchangeable for MMR

The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccines PRIORIX and M-M-R II are interchangeable, according to research published in the Nov. 18 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality ...

Addiction

11.3 percent of school students report tobacco product use

About 11.3 percent of all middle and high school students reported currently using any tobacco product in 2022, with electronic cigarettes the most commonly used product, according to research published in the Nov. 11 issue ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism

Prevalence of arthritis higher among caregivers

The prevalence of arthritis is higher among caregivers than noncaregivers, and caregivers with arthritis are more likely to report disabilities, according to research published in the Nov. 4 issue of the U.S. Centers for ...

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