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health25 days ago•5 min saved

Early Spring Tick Surge Pushes ERs Toward Spike in Bites

A CDC tick-bite tracker shows an early, larger-than-usual surge in emergency department visits across the U.S., rising from 28 to 114 bite-related visits per 100,000 between March and April as warmer spring weather expands tick activity and ranges. Tick-borne illness risk is driven by the black-legged tick (Lyme disease) and the lone star tick (red meat allergy), with spread into new areas. Most bites don’t require ED care; prompt tick removal is advised and doctors may treat suspected infections with doxycycline before tests return. Tick season generally runs March through October, peaking in late May, with about 31 million bites annually and Lyme disease affecting roughly 476,000 people each year.

via The Washington Post|

#cdc-data #health #lyme-disease

health1 month ago•3 min saved

Tick Bites Drive Northeast ER Visits to Decade-High, CDC Data Show

CDC data show emergency room visits for tick-related complaints are climbing nationwide, with the Northeast at 163 per 100,000 visits (up from 52) and the national rate at 71 per 100,000—the highest in about a decade. Health officials point to earlier tick activity and greater awareness contributing to the rise; Connecticut is seeing rising Lyme disease cases, and the report notes risk from multiple tick-borne illnesses. Preventive steps include avoiding high-risk outdoor areas, using EPA-registered repellents, treating clothing with permethrin, wearing protective clothing, performing full-body tick checks, showering after outdoor time, and reducing tick habitat around home.

via Patch|

#cdc-data #er-visits #health

health8 months ago•2 min saved

CDC Reports Rising Syphilis Cases in Newborns Amid Overall STI Decline

U.S. sexually transmitted disease rates declined overall in 2024, with decreases in gonorrhea, chlamydia, and adult syphilis, but cases of congenital syphilis in newborns increased slightly, highlighting ongoing concerns about maternal and infant health despite overall progress.

via AP News|

#cdc-data #congenital-syphilis #health

health8 months ago•37 min saved

RFK Jr. Links Tylenol Use to Rising Autism Rates

The CDC reports that 1 in 31 American children have autism, with rates rising due to changes in diagnostic criteria, increased awareness, and disparities in access to diagnosis, raising questions about whether the increase reflects a true rise or diagnostic expansion.

via WBUR|

#autism-prevalence #autism-spectrum-disorder #cdc-data

health8 months ago•2 min saved

Drug Deaths Drop to 5-Year Low Despite Fentanyl Concerns

Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. have decreased to their lowest level in five years, with a significant decline since summer 2023, despite President Trump's continued emphasis on fentanyl as a major threat and his controversial policies. The CDC reports a drop to 77,648 deaths in the year ending March 2025, with notable improvements in states like West Virginia, California, Florida, and New York. Experts suggest that disruptions in fentanyl supply chains and better addiction treatment may contribute to this decline, even as critics warn that funding cuts could hinder progress.

via NPR|

#cdc-data #drug-deaths #fentanyl

health10 months ago•1 min saved

Southern States Lead U.S. in STD and HIV Rates

The Carolinas are among the top states in the U.S. for STD rates, with North Carolina and South Carolina ranking 7th and 8th respectively, and Mecklenburg County identified as a significant hotspot, highlighting ongoing public health challenges in the region.

via WSOC TV|

#carolinas #cdc-data #health

health1 year ago•1 min saved

Rise in Vaccine Exemptions Among Kindergartners

The percentage of U.S. kindergartners with vaccine exemptions rose to 3.3% in the 2023-24 school year, up from 3% the previous year, reflecting growing vaccine skepticism that intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic. This trend is concerning as it leaves more children vulnerable to diseases like measles and polio. The issue may gain further traction with vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. expected to take a public health role in the upcoming Trump administration.

via Axios|

#cdc-data #health #kindergarten

health2 years ago•4 min saved

Surging Cases of Syphilis in Newborns Demand Urgent Action

The number of babies born with syphilis in the U.S. has increased dramatically over the past decade, with over 3,700 cases reported in 2022, ten times the number in 2012. Driven by the prevalence of syphilis in the community, this rise reflects a larger trend of increasing syphilis cases in adults. While most babies with congenital syphilis have mild or no symptoms, some may experience complications such as premature birth or stillbirth. The increase in cases is largely preventable through better testing and treatment during pregnancy, but complex factors such as late initiation of prenatal care and inadequate testing contribute to the problem. Racial disparities are also evident, with Hispanic, Black, and American Indian/Alaskan Native mothers being more likely to have newborn syphilis. To reverse this trend, there is a need for national political will and improved funding for public health initiatives to address sexually transmitted infections like syphilis.

via PBS NewsHour|

#cdc-data #congenital-syphilis #health

health2 years ago•3 min saved

Bizarre Objects Found Lodged in Bodies: CDC Data Reveals

According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), foreign objects lodged in people's bodies were the ninth leading cause of unintentional injuries that led to emergency room visits in 2021, with over 278,000 U.S. adults seeking care. Some of the strange objects found included magnets, chargers, lollipops, orange peels, and even sex toys. The objects were found in various orifices such as ears, noses, mouths, and genitalia. A study published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine also revealed that nearly 4,000 people are hospitalized each year due to foreign objects stuck in their rectums.

via Fox News|

#cdc-data #emergency-room-visits #foreign-objects