MMWR Weekly Briefing
This weekly podcast series summarizes the latest scientific information published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 7 minutes
- Episodes
- 184
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Week of March 17, 2025
This episode discusses three MMWR reports. First, a pilot study in Uganda increases screening and treatment for household members affected by tuberculosis, helping to reduce transmission. Second, ado…
00:06:22 |
Fri 28 Mar 2025
Week of March 10, 2025
This episode discusses four MMWR reports. First, a new study highlights the importance of people following recommended precautions when they have potential job-related exposures to avian influenza (H…
00:09:31 |
Mon 24 Mar 2025
Week of March 3, 2025
This episode discusses four MMWR reports. In our first report, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Mortality by Industry and Occupation - United States, 2020-2022, workers in some industries and occupation…
00:08:18 |
Thu 13 Mar 2025
Week of February 24, 2025
This episode discusses four MMWR reports. First, 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccination provides additional protection against COVID-19-associated emergency department/urgent care encounters and hospitalizat…
00:08:30 |
Fri 07 Mar 2025
Week of February 17, 2025
This episode discusses four MMWR reports. First, a new CDC study explores possible transmission of the virus that causes H5N1 bird flu from dairy workers to two indoor-only cats in Michigan. Second, …
00:06:42 |
Fri 28 Feb 2025
Week of February 10, 2025
This episode discusses two MMWR reports. First, CDC finds evidence of previous infection with avian influenza A(H5) bird flu in three veterinary practitioners who work with cattle. Next, the public h…
00:05:00 |
Thu 27 Feb 2025
Week of February 3, 2025
This episode discusses two MMWR reports. First, the average percentage of emergency department visits potentially associated with fire and smoke inhalation increased eightfold to 0.5% during the firs…
00:04:46 |
Mon 24 Feb 2025
Week of January 13, 2025
This episode discusses three MMWR reports. First, U.S. health care providers report that concerns about time, cost, and confidentiality interfere with seeking care for mental health. Next, CDC releas…
00:04:13 |
Wed 19 Feb 2025
Week of January 6, 2025
This episode discusses four MMWR reports. First, pneumococcal vaccination is now recommended for all adults aged 50 and older. Second, widespread mercury exposure and health risks at an Ohio lamp rec…
00:07:31 |
Wed 15 Jan 2025
Week of December 9, 2024
This episode discusses four MMWR reports. First, adults 65 and older and people with weakened immune systems should get 2 doses of a 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine, spaced 6 months apart. Second, a new C…
00:07:45 |
Wed 18 Dec 2024
Week of December 2, 2024
This episode discusses four MMWR reports. First, a CDC study finds that 1 in 20 women surveyed experienced intimate partner violence during pregnancy. Second, a CDC report on waterborne disease outbr…
00:09:02 |
Thu 12 Dec 2024
Week of November 25, 2024
This episode discusses six MMWR reports. First, three reports describe the spread of parvovirus B19 in the United States in 2024; some groups are at increased risk for serious complications from this…
00:07:55 |
Thu 05 Dec 2024
Week of November 11, 2024
This episode discusses four MMWR reports. First, nirsevimab reduces the risk of severe RSV among Alaskan Native children, who have historically experienced high rates of RSV-associated hospitalizatio…
00:08:02 |
Thu 21 Nov 2024
Week of November 4, 2024
This episode discusses four MMWR reports. First, CDC finds evidence of additional H5 bird flu infections among dairy workers - personal protective equipment can help protect against infection. Second…
00:06:37 |
Thu 21 Nov 2024
Week of October 28, 2024
This episode discusses four MMWR reports. First, low flu and COVID-19 vaccination among some health care workers in the U.S. Second, a new report shows low flu vaccination rates and flu antiviral tre…
00:09:06 |
Wed 06 Nov 2024
Week of October 21, 2024
This episode discusses four MMWR reports. First, a case of locally acquired malaria in Arkansas in 2023 highlights the importance of preventing diseases spread by mosquitoes. Second, public health of…
00:09:18 |
Wed 30 Oct 2024
Week of October 14, 2024
This episode discusses four MMWR reports. First, tobacco product use among youth is at a 25-year low, yet disparities persist. Second, a new study shows continued declines in routine childhood vaccin…
00:08:35 |
Wed 23 Oct 2024
Week of October 7, 2024
This episode discusses four MMWR reports. First, an estimated 15.5 million U.S. adults have ADHD. Approximately half have used telehealth for ADHD-related services. Second, undercooked bear meat is l…
00:07:48 |
Wed 23 Oct 2024
Week of October 8, 2024
This episode discusses five MMWR reports from our October 8th Youth Behavior Risk Surveillance Supplement. First, frequent social media use and experiences of racism in school are linked to poor ment…
00:09:18 |
Tue 15 Oct 2024
Week of May 27, 2024
This episode discusses four MMWR reports. First, no new safety concerns have been identified a year after the RSV vaccine was recommended for older adults. Second, in response to New York City's chic…
00:08:18 |
Tue 11 Jun 2024
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