July 2019
Adamu US, Archer WR, Braka F, Damisa E, Siddique A, Baig S, et al. Progress Toward Poliomyelitis Eradication — Nigeria, January 2018–May 2019 MMWR. 2019;68(29);642-6.
This report describes progress in Nigeria polio eradication activities during January 2018–May 2019 and updates the previous report…- Hills SL, Walter EB, Atmar RL, Fischer M. Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices MMWR. 2019;68(RR-2);1-33.
This report updates the 2010 recommendations from the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding prevention of Japanese encephalitis (JE) among U.S. travelers and laboratory workers (Fischer M, Lindsey N, Staples JE, Hills S. Japanese encephalitis vaccines: recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)… - Weil LM, Butler C, Howell KR, Sharr S, Paley GL, Huang AJW, et al. Notes from the Field: Conjunctivitis Caused by Toxigenic Corynebacterium ulcerans — Missouri, 2018 MMWR. 2019;68(27);615-6.
Because diphtheria toxoid–containing vaccines target diphtheria toxin, vaccination with these vaccines most likely prevents toxin-mediated disease caused by all toxigenic strains of Corynebacterium… - Brown KE, Rota PA, Goodson JL, Williams D, Abernathy E, Takeda M, et al. Genetic Characterization of Measles and Rubella Viruses Detected Through Global Measles and Rubella Elimination Surveillance, 2016–2018 MMWR. 2019;68(26);587-91.
This report updates a previous report and describes the genetic characterization of measles and rubella viruses during 2016–2018… - Groenewold MR, Burrer SL, Ahmed F, Uzicanin A, Luckhaupt SE. Health-Related Workplace Absenteeism Among Full-Time Workers — United States, 2017–18 Influenza Season MMWR. 2019;68(26);577-82.
This report describes the results of workplace absenteeism surveillance analyses conducted during the high-severity 2017–18 influenza season (October 2017–September 2018)…
June 2019
- Xu X, Blanton L, Elal AIA, Alabi N, Barnes J, Biggerstaff M, et al. Update: Influenza Activity in the United States During the 2018–19 Season and Composition of the 2019–20 Influenza VaccineMMWR. 2019;68(24);544-51.
The 2018–19 influenza season was a moderate severity season with two waves of influenza A activity of similar magnitude during the season: A(H1N1)pdm09 predominated from October 2018 to mid-February 2019, and A(H3N2) activity increased from mid-February through mid-May… - Hallowell BD, Parashar UD, Curns A, DeGroote NP, Tate JE. Trends in the Laboratory Detection of Rotavirus Before and After Implementation of Routine Rotavirus Vaccination — United States, 2000–2018 MMWR. 2019;68(24);539-43.
Implementation of the U.S. rotavirus vaccination program reduced the annual proportion of positive rotavirus tests, reduced peak rotavirus activity, and shortened the duration of the rotavirus season… - Hesse EM, Hibbs BF, Cano MV. Notes from the Field: Administration of Expired Injectable Influenza Vaccines Reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System — United States, July 2018–March 2019 MMWR. 2019;68(23);529-30.
Vaccines should be inspected for expiration before they are administered or transported to other facilities… - Mere MO, Goodson JL, Chandio AK, Rana MS, Hasan Q, Teleb N, et al. Progress Toward Measles Elimination — Pakistan, 2000–2018 MMWR. 2019;68(22);505-10.
This report describes progress and challenges toward measles elimination in Pakistan during 2000–2018…
May 2019
- Greene SA, Ahmed J, Datta SD, Burns CC, Quddus A, Vertefeuille JF, et al. Progress Toward Polio Eradication — Worldwide, January 2017–March 2019 MMWR. 2019;68(20);458-62.
This report describes global progress toward poliomyelitis eradication during January 1, 2017–March 31, 2019, and updates previous reports… - Carlson A, Riethman M, Gastañaduy P, Lee A, Leung J, Holshue M, et al. Notes from the Field:Community Outbreak of Measles — Clark County, Washington, 2018–2019 MMWR. 2019;68(19);446-7.
The current U.S. outbreaks underscore the importance of maintaining 2-dose measles vaccination coverage of ≥95% and of rapid public health responses in an era of increasing measles exposure threat, both in the United States and around the world… - McDonald R, Ruppert PS, Souto M, Johns DE, McKay K, Bessette N, et al. Notes from the Field:Measles Outbreaks from Imported Cases in Orthodox Jewish Communities — New York and New Jersey, 2018–2019 MMWR. 2019;68(19);444-5.
Health departments and clinicians should be aware of multiple ongoing measles outbreaks globally, and travelers should have evidence of measles immunity… - Foster MA, Hofmeister MG, Kupronis BA, Lin Y, Xia G, Yin S, et al. Increase in Hepatitis A Virus Infections — United States, 2013–2018 MMWR. 2019;68(18);413-5.
During 2016–2018, reports of hepatitis A infections in the United States increased by 294% compared with 2013–2015, related to outbreaks associated with contaminated food items, among men who have sex with men, and primarily, among persons who report drug use or homelessness… - CDC. Hepatitis Awareness Month and Testing Day — May 2019 MMWR. 2019;68(18);413.
May is designated as Hepatitis Awareness Month, and May 19 is Hepatitis Testing Day… - Patel M, Lee AD, Redd SB, Clemmons NS, McNall RJ, Cohn AC, et al. Increase in Measles Cases — United States, January 1–April 26, 2019 MMWR. 2019;68(17);402-4.
High coverage with measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccination is the most effective way to limit transmission and maintain elimination of measles in the United States… - Zimmerman LA, Muscat M, Singh S, Mamou MB, Jankovic D, Datta S, et al. Progress Toward Measles Elimination — European Region, 2009–2018 MMWR. 2019;68(17);396-401.
This report updates a previous report and describes progress toward measles elimination in EUR during 2009–2018…
April 2019
- Wilson E, Hofmeister MG, McBee S, Briscoe J, Thomasson E, Olaisen RH, et al. Notes from the Field: Hepatitis A Outbreak Associated with Drug Use and Homelessness — West Virginia, 2018MMWR. 2019;68(14);330-1.
Engaging partners to provide hepatitis A vaccine to persons at highest risk at all possible points of contact with the health care system and service providers might help improve vaccination coverage among groups at high risk… - Brennan J, Moore K, Sizemore L, Mathieson SA, Wester C, Dunn JR, et al. Notes from the Field:Acute Hepatitis A Virus Infection Among Previously Vaccinated Persons with HIV Infection — Tennessee, 2018 MMWR. 2019;68(14);328-9.
CDC guidelines recommend IG and a dose of vaccine as PEP for hepatitis A for previously unvaccinated persons who are immunocompromised, including persons with HIV infection…
March 2019
- Griffith J, Bozio CH, Poel AJ, Fitzpatrick K, DeBolt CA, Cassiday P, et al. Imported Toxin-Producing Cutaneous Diphtheria — Minnesota, Washington, and New Mexico, 2015–2018 MMWR. 2019;68(12);281-4.
This report summarizes the patient clinical information and response efforts conducted by the Minnesota, Washington, and New Mexico state health departments and CDC and emphasizes that health care providers should consider cutaneous diphtheria as a diagnosis in travelers with wound infections who have returned from countries with endemic diphtheria… - Kujawski SA, Midgley CM, Rha B, Lively JY, Nix WA, Curns AT, et al. Enterovirus D68–Associated Acute Respiratory Illness — New Vaccine Surveillance Network, United States, July–October, 2017 and 2018 MMWR. 2019;68(12);277-80.
This report details a preliminary characterization of EV-D68 testing and detections among emergency department (ED) and hospitalized patients with ARI at all NVSN sites during July 1–October 31, 2017, and the same period in 2018…
February 2019
- Han G, Batra N, Vallejo A, Schechter R, Zipprich J, Harriman K. Notes from the Field: Measles Outbreak in an Era of Stricter Immunization Requirements — California, March 2018 MMWR. 2019;68(8);201-2.
Prompt public health action and continued maintenance of a high level of population immunity to measles likely averted a larger outbreak… - Woodring J, Pastore R, Brink A, Ishikawa N, Takashima Y, Tohme RA. Progress Toward Hepatitis B Control and Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus — Western Pacific Region, 2005–2017 MMWR. 2019;68(8);195-200.
This report describes progress made to achieve hepatitis B control in the WPR and the steps taken to eliminate mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HBV during 2005–2017… - Doshani M, Weng M, Moore KL, Romero JR, Nelson NP. Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for Use of Hepatitis A Vaccine for Persons Experiencing Homelessness MMWR. 2019;68(6);153-6.
This report provides recommendations for use of HepA vaccine among persons experiencing homelessness and updates previous ACIP recommendations for HepA vaccine that did not include homelessness as an indication for use of HepA vaccine for preexposure protection against HAV infection… - Doyle JD, Chung JR, Kim SS, Gaglani M, Raiyani C, Zimmerman RK, et al. Interim Estimates of 2018–19 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness — United States, February 2019 MMWR. 2019;68(6);135-9.
CDC continues to recommend influenza vaccination while influenza viruses are circulating in the community… - Blanton L, Dugan VG, Elal AIA, Alabi N, Barnes J, Brammer L, et al. Update: Influenza Activity — United States, September 30, 2018–February 2, 2019 MMWR. 2019;68(6);125-34.
Influenza vaccination remains the most effective way to prevent influenza illness… - Bauri M, Wilkinson AL, Ropa B, Feldon K, Snider CJ, Anand A, et al. Notes From The Field: Circulating Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Type 1 and Outbreak Response — Papua New Guinea, 2018 MMWR. 2019;68(5);119-20.
Because of the outbreak, on July 12, 2018, CDC issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice recommending that all travelers to Papua New Guinea be fully vaccinated against polio… - Kim DK, Hunter P. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults Aged 19 Years or Older — United States, 2019 MMWR. 2019;68(5);115-8.
The 2019 adult immunization schedule summarizes ACIP recommendations in two tables and accompanying notes… - Robinson CL, Bernstein H, Romero JR, Szilagyi P. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents Aged 18 Years or Younger — United States, 2019 MMWR. 2019;68(5);112-4.
The 2019 child and adolescent immunization schedule summarizes ACIP recommendations, including several changes from the 2018 immunization schedule, on the cover page, three tables, and notes found on the CDC immunization schedule website…
January 2019
- McKay SL, Kambui A, Taulung LA, Tippins A, Eckert M, Wharton AK, et al. Notes From The Field: Mumps Outbreak in a Recently Vaccinated Population — Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia, August–December, 2017 MMWR. 2019;68(4);95-6.
This investigation underscored the importance of an accurate public health assessment of persons at risk for mumps to determine the most efficient and cost-effective outbreak response… - Hesse EM, Shimabukuro TT, Su JR, Hibbs BF, Dooling KL, Goud R, et al. Postlicensure Safety Surveillance of Recombinant Zoster Vaccine (Shingrix) — United States, October 2017–June 2018MMWR. 2019;68(4);91-4.
Early RZV safety monitoring findings are consistent with prelicensure clinical trial data… - CDC. QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged 18–64 Years Who Had an Influenza Vaccination in the Past 12 Months, by Sex and Current Asthma Status — National Health Interview Survey, 2017MMWR. 2019;68(2);48.
In 2017, adults aged 18–64 years with current asthma were more likely to have had an influenza vaccination in the past 12 months (47.9%) than those without asthma (36.4%)…
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