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Disease surveillance, vaccination data, epidemiology, health system capacity, mortality statistics
3,425 datasets
57 reviews and 57 original studies were included in an umbrella review exploring micronutrient links to COVID-19. The analysis, registered as PROSPERO CRD42022353953, found vitamin D, zinc, and calcium deficiencies increased mortality by 0.53-fold, 0.46-fold, and 5.99-fold, respectively. Literature searches were conducted on PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Scopus in July and October 2022.
A 2024 study by Daniele Bier evaluated the prevalence and seasonality of gastrointestinal parasites in 41 Murrah buffaloes in Bandeirantes, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. The study divided animals into three age categories and measured egg per gram (EPG) counts monthly, correlating them with rainfall and temperature. The most common parasites identified were Haemonchus sp. and Cooperia sp.
Marília Gabriella Pinheiro Silva's study analyzes trends in cancer morbidity and mortality among young people aged 0 to 19 years in the Brazilian municipalities of Petrolina (PE) and Juazeiro (BA) from 2004 to 2013. The dataset is derived from the Hospital Internment Information System and Mortality Information System, with age-standardized hospitalization and mortality rates analyzed via Joinpoint regression. Results indicate hospitalization and mortality rates were higher in Petrolina than Juazeiro, with mortality rates in both municipalities exceeding national and regional averages.
Xiaolei Huang at the University of Colorado Boulder provides a dataset of Twitter IDs related to COVID-19. The collection includes the date, inferred geolocation, and keywords for each tweet, enabling the download of original content from Twitter. This resource supports research into public discourse and information spread during the pandemic.
The Working Group on mental health and psychosocial care produced 18 technical documents and organized a national course with over 60,000 registrants during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. Juliana Fernandes Kabad authored a paper describing the experience, which involved a network of 117 researchers and 25 institutions. The work aimed to provide rapid responses for health services by systematizing evidence on mental health in public health emergencies.
Brazil's Ministry of Health issued Ordinance 639/2020 to register health professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic. This documentary research by Tiago Pereira de Souza analyzes which professional codes of ethics contained guidelines for the situation, using specificity and similarity analysis with Iramuteq software. The study identified seven professions with relevant ethical content.
Luana Raposo de Melo Moraes Aps authored a narrative review analyzing vaccine risks and the impacts of non-vaccination on the world population. The review considered information from bibliographic databases NCBI-PubMed, Medline, Lilacs, and SciELO between November 2015 and November 2016, with outbreak analysis covering work from 2010 to 2016. It describes vaccine components and associated adverse events within the Brazilian public health system.
A 1990s report from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices provides updated recommendations on potential adverse events associated with vaccines for hepatitis B, polio, measles, mumps, diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. The report incorporates findings from Institute of Medicine literature reviews and modifies previous ACIP recommendations, highlighting major changes for specific vaccines. It was authored by OASD(PA)PIA in Washington, DC.
16.70% was the average influenza positivity rate over three years, peaking at 19.31% in 2023. The dataset contains results from an analysis of influenza-like illness (ILI) data collected by China's Influenza monitoring Information System from sentinel hospitals across five areas of Sichuan Province. It was authored by Lijun Zhou and last updated on 2026-05-05.
U.S. Public Health Service recommendations developed to address the increasing HIV epidemic among women and infants. The document stresses early diagnosis and is based on advances in treatment, including a clinical trial showing zidovudine reduced perinatal transmission risk by approximately two-thirds. Authored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it provides guidance for healthcare providers on routine counseling and voluntary testing.
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) issued updated recommendations in 1999 to replace the 1997 guidelines. These recommendations detail the exclusive use of inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) for routine childhood vaccination in the United States, outlining a four-dose schedule. Authored by D. Rebecca Prevots, the text discusses the rationale for the policy shift away from oral poliovirus vaccine (OPV) to eliminate the risk of vaccine-associated paralytic poliomyelitis.
A framework for uniform tabulation and analysis of injury mortality data classified by ICD-9 external cause of injury codes (E codes). The report presents a mutually exclusive matrix of injury mechanism by intent, illustrated with 1993 data from the National Center for Health Statistics. It was developed by CDC in collaboration with the American Public Health Association's Injury Control and Emergency Health Services Section.
A 2001 revision of U.S. immunization guidelines by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and the American Academy of Family Physicians. The report updates a 1994 statement, expanding discussions on vaccination spacing, contraindications, and resources. It was authored by William Atkinson of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases.
The 2002 U.S. Public Health Service and Infectious Diseases Society of America guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for preventing opportunistic infections among HIV-infected persons. This fourth edition addresses 19 specific opportunistic infections and includes major updates on discontinuing prophylaxis, hepatitis C screening, and drug interactions. The guidelines were authored by Jonathan E. Kaplan of the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Dermatology and STD.
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations for Tdap vaccines, authored by Karen R. Broder of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. This statement reviews vaccination policy, describes pertussis epidemiology among adolescents, and summarizes immunogenicity and safety data for two Tdap vaccines licensed in the United States in 2005. It presents specific recommendations for tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis vaccination among adolescents aged 11-18 years.
Revised recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) supersede those from 1989 and 1990. The document outlines goals and strategies for eliminating measles, rubella, and congenital rubella syndrome and controlling mumps in the United States. Key changes include updated vaccination schedules, school entry requirements, and guidance on immunity screening and contraindications.
Anthony E Fiore authored a report updating the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations for preventing hepatitis A through immunization. The report includes new epidemiology data from the era of childhood vaccination, economic analyses of nationwide routine vaccination, and final recommendations for routine vaccination of children across the United States. It updates the 1999 ACIP recommendations and consolidates the childhood immunization strategy initiated in 1996.
United States public health guidelines from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on the quadrivalent HPV vaccine licensed in 2006. The report summarizes HPV epidemiology, describes the vaccine, and provides recommendations for vaccination among females aged 9-26 years. It was authored by Lauri E. Markowitz of the National Center for HIV/AIDS Viral Hepatitis STD and TB Prevention.
A revised report from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) providing general guidance on vaccines and immunization. The report updates a 2002 statement and expands discussions on vaccination spacing, injection technique, vaccine storage, and altered immunocompetence. It was authored by Andrew T. Kroger of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases.
Status of COVID-19 cases in Ontario compiles daily snapshots of publicly reported data on COVID-19 testing in Ontario. The dataset includes reporting date, daily and total tests completed, case outcomes, hospitalizations, ICU patients, and variant totals. It was discontinued on April 13, 2023, with weekly updates continuing on the Ontario Data Catalogue.