Safety Monitoring of COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses Among Adults - United States, September 22, 2021-February 6, 2022.

During September 22, 2021-February 6, 2022, approximately 82.6 million U.S.

Population survey of attitudes and beliefs regarding organic, genetically modified, and irradiated foods.

Background: Sales of organic foods are increasing due to public demand, while genetically modified (GM) and irradiated foods are often viewed with suspicion.

Aim: The aim of this research was to examine consumer attitudes toward organic, GM and irradiated foods to direct educational efforts regarding their consumption Methods: A telephone survey of 1838 residents in Tennessee, USA was conducted regarding organic, GM, and irradiated foods.

Results: Approximately half of respondents (50.

An outbreak of bed bug infestation in an office building.

Since 2000, resurgence in bed bugs has occurred in the U.S. Reports of infestations of homes, hospitals, hotels, and offices have been described.

High-risk use by patients prescribed opioids for pain and its role in overdose deaths.

Importance: From January 1, 2003, through December 31, 2010, drug overdose deaths in Tennessee increased from 422 to 1059 per year. More of these deaths involved prescription opioids than heroin and cocaine combined.

Objective: To assess the contribution of certain opioid-prescribing patterns to the risk of overdose death.