Influenza Vaccine Had 48% Overall Effectiveness
The more severe H3N2 strain is a factor in reduced coverage.
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Suicide Rates Increased 24% in the United States Since 1999
Rates have climbed the most among middle-aged men and girls aged 10 to 14.
Updated Immunization Schedule Released by CDC
The CDC panel revises their immunization advisory for vaccines in adults.
US Black Population Still Disproportionately Affected by HIV/AIDS
Nearly 1 in 4 had progressed to AIDS at the time of diagnosis.
Influenza Activity Spreading Quickly Across the US
The dominant strain right now is H3N2, CDC epidemiologist notes.
Report Shows Falls is Leading Cause of Injury and Death in US Seniors
A new report from the CDC shows that falls cause millions of injuries in the elderly population, which cause soaring health care costs in the US.
Strains of Gonorrhea Now Showing Resistance to Azithromycin and Ceftriaxone
According to the CDC, the first cluster of gonorrhea cases have been found to show increased resistance to both azithromycin and ceftriaxone.
Hospitals Still Over-Prescribing Antibiotics Despite Growing Concerns of Drug Resistance
A federal report from the CDC suggests that US hospitals are still over-prescribing antibiotics even with growing concerns of bacterial resistance.
COPD-Related Mortality Trends Downwards for Most Americans, With Exceptions
According to the CDC, the mortality from COPD is decreasing for most Americans, except black women and middle-aged persons.
Many Adolescents Still Not Getting HPV Vaccine
The number of 13- to 17-year-old boys and girls getting the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine increased slightly for the second year in a row, according to data from CDCs 2014 National Immunization Survey-Teen (NIS-Teen), published in this weeks Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).
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