The clade I mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) raises concerns that the virus could spread to other countries. Clinicians should be alert for possible cases in travelers from DRC. Learn more: bit.ly/mm7319a3

The latest MMWR Weekly Briefing is live. Topics include: emergency room visits caused by extreme heat, mammography use and health-related social needs, and more. Listen and subscribe: bit.ly/MMWRPodcast

Clinicians, a new CME from MMWR and Medscape discusses the 2024 Adult immunization schedule. You can use the 2024 immunization schedule to determine recommended vaccines for your patients. Earn free CE and CME here: bit.ly/44HLt24

Anyone who has been in an area with malaria can get malaria. A clinician can safely examine, test, and treat you for malaria. Treating malaria early can prevent severe illness. bit.ly/mm7318a2

New CDC MMWR: Essentially genetically identical Mycobacterium abscessus subspecies massiliense infections following stem cell injections at different clinics in Mexico prompted an outbreak investigation. bit.ly/mm7318a3

New CDC report: Several Utah kids got sick with E. coli after drinking or playing in untreated water meant for watering their yards. Untreated water is different from drinking water and can make you sick. Read the full report: bit.ly/mm7318a1

Health care data are increasingly available to help support public health decision-making. A new MMWR lays out a framework to help public health researchers & practitioners select and appropriately use health care data to inform public health action. More: bit.ly/su7303a1

Nontoxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae infections increased over the past 5 years in WA. Public health & health care professionals can identify opportunities to reduce barriers to wound care for those who are unstably housed & those who use illegal drugs bit.ly/mm7317a4

HCPs: Counsel postpartum patients about the risks of smoking after pregnancy & offer resources to help them quit. A 2021 survey found that only 3 in 5 women were asked about smoking at their postpartum checkup. Read more: bit.ly/mm7317a2

New CDC report shows emergency department visits for traffic-related pedestrian injuries were more common among people from racial & ethnic minority groups, people between the ages of 15–24, & males. These injuries are preventable. Read the report: bit.ly/mm7317a1

Dying early from the 5 leading causes of death when the death could have been prevented is more common among people living in rural areas compared to those living in urban areas. Together, we can take steps to lower these rates in the future: bit.ly/ss7302a1

In 2022, about three quarters of reported U.S. TB cases occurred in non–U.S.-born people, but a recent survey showed only about half of clinicians reported routinely testing non-U.S.–born patients who may be at risk for #TB . Learn more & earn CE: bit.ly/3JC9rSp

The latest MMWR Weekly Briefing is live. Topics include: measles in the U.S., Salmonella risk posed by backyard poultry, and more. Listen and subscribe: bit.ly/MMWRPodcast #MMWRPodcast

In the past 2 years, the University of Vermont Medical Center saw over a 900% increase in Streptococcus pyogenes bacteremia. 70% of cases were in people who injected illicit drugs, including xylazine. Most were also experiencing homelessness. Read more: bit.ly/mm7316a5

A global Ebola vaccine stockpile established in 2021 makes vaccine doses available for future outbreaks to improve global health security. Unused vaccine doses from the stockpile can be used before an outbreak occurs to protect high-risk groups. Read more: bit.ly/mm7316a1