CDC Recommends The 2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccine for Everyone Aged 6 Months and Older
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine for everyone aged 6 months and older. This updated vaccine targets the evolving virus, addressing the waning protection from prior vaccination and infection.
COVID-19 continues to cause significant hospitalizations and deaths weekly in the U.S., and the vaccine remains crucial, par...
New Report - State of Obesity 2024: Better Policies for a Healthier America
The State of Obesity 2024: Better Policies for a Healthier America report highlights rising U.S. obesity rates, with over 35% of adults affected in 23 states. The epidemic, particularly impacting communities of color and low-income areas, is driven by limited access to healthy foods and physical activity.
Obesity-related health conditions are increasing, affecting both physical and m...
CDC: Youth E-Cigarette Use Drops to Lowest Level in a Decade
The 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey reveals a positive trend in public health: e-cigarette use among U.S. middle and high school students dropped from 7.7% to 5.9% over the past year. However, nicotine pouch use remained stable at around 1.8%.
Despite the decline in e-cigarette use, comprehensive tobacco control strategies and vigilant enforcement are essential. Nicotine products,...
CDC’s Initiative to Address COVID-19 Health Disparities: Lessons Learned
The American Journal of Public Health has released a significant new collection titled "CDC’s Initiative to Address COVID-19 Health Disparities: Lessons Learned." This collection features a range of promising practices from state, local, and territorial organizations that were funded through the COVID-19 Health Disparities Grant.
The grant aimed to address health disparities exacerbated by the pandemic, particularly among racial and ethnic minority groups and people in rural areas. By providing a crucial funding boost to 108 health departments, the grant enhanced their capacity t...
NPHIC’s Robert Jennings Featured on ASTHO’s Podcast, Public Health Review: Morning Edition
In the latest ASTHO Public Health Review Morning Podcast, Dr. Marcus Plescia provides an update on current COVID-19 rates across the U.S., highlighting ongoing trends and concerns. Robert Jennings from the National Public Health Information Coalition (NPHIC) discusses the promising role of AI in enhancing public health communication, offering insights into how technology can improve outreach and effectiveness.
Additionally, an upcoming ASTHO webinar will delve into strategies for public outreach, focusing on increasing awareness of PPC services and engaging communities more effec...