Emotional exhaustion and depersonalization increased as the pandemic wore on in 2020
U.S. Safety-Net Providers Report Moral Distress in Early Pandemic
Moral distress emerged from being unable to provide optimal care, seeing pandemic’s effects on patients, coworkers
Child Care Stress Affects Health, Work of U.S. HCWs During Pandemic
High child care stress tied to anxiety, depression, burnout, as well as retention issues
Immunize Infants with Beyfortus As Quickly As Possible
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today announced a change in its guidance regarding using Nirsevimab (Beyfortus™) in a Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity email.
As of January 5, 2023, the CDC says that infants and children recommended to receive Beyfortus should be immunized as quickly as possible.
Mass Vaccinations Target Brazil's Dengue Outbreak
Throughout 2023, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reported significant increases in the number of dengue virus cases. By mid-December, the Region had experienced about 57% increase in dengue cases compared with data published in 2022.
And the Region experienced a case fatality rate of 0.049%.
The ongoing dengue outbreak has significantly impacted the Federative Republic of Brazil, which confirmed over 1.6 million dengue cases in 2023.
Nirmatrelvir During Acute SARS-CoV-2 Does Not Reduce Risk for Long COVID
No association seen for rebound symptoms or test positivity with symptoms of long COVID
Mean Adjusted Cost of Inpatient Stay for COVID-19 Was $11,275 Overall
Cost increased from $10,394 at end of March 2020 to $13,072 at end of March 2022; was higher with specific comorbidities
COVID-19 Pandemic at a Tipping Point: WHO
Organization’s International Health Regulations Emergency Committee met last week to discuss COVID-19
Incidence of Pediatric UTI Decreased in Early Pandemic Period
UTI incidence decreased compared with prepandemic trends, but all measures of UTI severity decreased or remained stable