Drug Overdose Deaths Among Women Aged 30-64 Years - United States, 1999-2017

Published on January 10, 2019

From 1999 to 2017, the death rate from drug overdose among women aged 30-64 years increased by 260%.

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Wound Botulism Outbreak Among Persons Who Use Black Tar Heroin --- San Diego County, California, 2017--2018

January 3, 2019
During September 2017-April 2018, nine cases of wound botulism were reported in San Diego County, California; all patients reported injecting heroin and seven used black tar heroin, including subcutaneous injection in six patients.

Notes from the Field: Tuberculosis Control in the Aftermath of Hurricane Maria - Puerto Rico, 2017

January 18, 2019
The unprecedented destruction in Puerto Rico caused by Hurricane Maria challenged tuberculosis (TB) control, but the Puerto Rico Department of Health Tuberculosis Control Program's limited personnel, in collaboration with partners, was able to maintain treatment and access to TB laboratory services.