Meningococcal Disease Surveillance in Men Who Have Sex with Men --- United States, 2015--2016

Published on September 27, 2018

Meningococcal disease is a rare, but serious, bacterial infection that progresses rapidly and can be life-threatening, even with prompt antibiotic treatment.

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CDC Grand Rounds: Promoting Well-Being and Independence in Older Adults

September 20, 2018
As the proportion of older adults in the United States continues to grow rapidly, public health can help enhance health and well-being by promoting recommended clinical preventive services and encouraging earlier disease detection and care planning, including discussing any concerns about memory loss with a health care provider.

Influenza and Tdap Vaccination Coverage Among Pregnant Women --- United States, April 2018

October 4, 2018
Vaccinating pregnant women with influenza and tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccines can reduce the risk for influenza and pertussis for themselves and their infants.