Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Mpox in Persons Who Had Previously Received 1 Dose of JYNNEOS Vaccine and in Unvaccinated Persons - 29 U.S. Jurisdictions, May 22-September 3, 2022.

As of November 14, 2022, monkeypox (mpox) cases had been reported from more than 110 countries, including 29,133 cases in the United States.* Among U.S.

Recent Incarceration Among Individuals Infected With Hepatitis A Virus During Person-to-Person Community Outbreaks, United States, 2016-2020.

Objectives: Although many people who are incarcerated have risk factors for hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection, the proportion of hepatitis A cases among people with a recent incarceration is unknown. We examined the relationship between recent incarceration and HAV infection during community-based, person-to-person outbreaks to inform public health recommendations.

Methods: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention surveyed health departments in 33 jurisdictions reporting person-to-person HAV outbreaks during 2016-2020 on the number of outbreak-associated cases, HAV-infected people recently incarcerated, and HAV-associated hospitalizations and deaths.

Review of Vaccination Coverage Assessed by the Kindergarten Immunization Survey in Delaware.

Vaccinations are the primary means used in public health to avert morbidity and mortality from preventable diseases and are crucial for reducing the development of infectious disease outbreaks. To ensure a high level of vaccine coverage, the State of Delaware requires that all children receive specific vaccinations against dangerous pathogens prior to enrolling in a school. By requiring all children to be vaccinated against certain diseases, individuals who have religious or medical exemptions for receiving vaccines are also protected.

Review of Emerging Infectious Disease Preparedness Measures for the State of Delaware.

Emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) are a growing global concern as more of these pathogens or their associated illnesses are identified, and human migration continues to increase. The state of Delaware has an intricate system to monitor, prepare for, and take action against these diseases. To effectively prepare for an outbreak of an infectious disease, there is a high level of inter- and intra-organizational communication, evolutions from previous situations, and cooperation with the public.