CDC Expert Commentary

• Death Certificates: New Tools Make a Tough Task Easier Save time, earn CME credits, and further public health with these new tools for accurate death certificate completion.
  CDC Expert Commentary, November 08, 2019
• Naloxone Prescribing: 5 Things to Know What are the key things you should know about prescribing this life-saving drug?
  CDC Expert Commentary, October 30, 2019
• Time for Honest Discussions About Naloxone   Access to life-saving naloxone has to get better. Drs Jerome Adams and Debra Houry discuss how.
  CDC Expert Commentary, October 30, 2019
• 5 Things to Know About Acute Flaccid Myelitis Acute flaccid myelitis continues to be confusing and frightening. What is the current state of knowledge about this rare but increasing childhood illness?
  CDC Expert Commentary, October 15, 2019
• Flu Vaccine Recommendations for the 2019-2020 Season   Here are the updates to this season's flu vaccine recommendations.
  CDC Expert Commentary, September 24, 2019
• Animal Lovers and Zoonotic Diseases: 5 Things to Know Anybody who comes in contact with animals is at risk for zoonotic diseases, and this should be on every clinician's radar. Here are five things to know.
  CDC Expert Commentary, September 16, 2019
• 5 Hidden Dangers in International Travel Travel to far-flung, global locations is growing in popularity. Prepare your patients for safe and healthy international travel with these five things to remember.
  CDC Expert Commentary, August 26, 2019
• Rabies Risk Assessment: Test Your Knowledge Challenge yourself with these cases that illustrate key rabies prevention and treatment situations. Would you know what to do?
  CDC Expert Commentary, August 08, 2019
• Updated Tuberculosis Guidelines for Healthcare Workers   In response to the declining number of TB cases, the guidelines for screening, testing, and treatment of healthcare workers have been updated. Here are the key points to know.
  CDC Expert Commentary, June 12, 2019
• Tick Bites: An Infographic to Post on Your Wall This infographic from the CDC shows the steps to take when a patient presents with a tick bite, from tick removal to prophylactic treatment and what testing to order.
  CDC Expert Commentary, May 29, 2019
• Hepatitis A: Breaking Out All Over Every encounter with those at risk is an opportunity to vaccinate against hepatitis A.
  CDC Expert Commentary, May 21, 2019
• CDC Guidance for Swine Influenza Virus Infection Human infection with swine flu viruses can occur. Here's how to diagnose and treat swine flu.
  CDC Expert Commentary, May 09, 2019
• Your Norovirus Questions, Answered Norovirus outbreaks seem to be everywhere, closing schools and returning cruise ships to port. Here's what you need to know about this highly contagious illness.
  CDC Expert Commentary, April 11, 2019
• Fever in Travelers: Could It Be a Viral Hemorrhagic Fever? Would you recognize a possible life-threatening VHF on the basis of symptoms and travel history?
  CDC Expert Commentary, April 01, 2019
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: It's Real, and We Can Do Better   ME/CSF is a serious biologic illness with no specific treatment. But there are ways to improve quality of life for these patients.
  CDC Expert Commentary, February 25, 2019
• Early Identification of Autism New data from CDC show some gaps and delays in identifying autism and getting kids into early intervention.
  CDC Expert Commentary, February 11, 2019
• Update: Common Shingrix Reactions--Which Can Be Prevented?   If administered incorrectly, Shingrix can produce some painful local reactions. Make sure your staff knows the differences between the two herpes zoster vaccines.
  CDC Expert Commentary, February 01, 2019
• What We Can Do About Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy   The latest CDC analysis shows opioid use disorder during pregnancy is a growing national problem.
  CDC Expert Commentary, January 28, 2019
• What's New for Treating Flu? CDC Antiviral Drug Recommendations Know when to use an antiviral flu drug and which of the four drug options is appropriate for which patients.
  CDC Expert Commentary, January 22, 2019
• A Devastating Surge in Congenital Syphilis: How Can We Stop It?   Screening and treatment are effective ways to protect mothers and babies from the rising tide of syphilis. Arm yourself with the latest knowledge.
  CDC Expert Commentary, January 14, 2019