Overview

• The CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) was published for the first time in three weeks following a communication freeze ordered by the Trump administration.
• The latest issue includes two studies on the health effects of wildfires, focusing on PFAS exposure in Maui firefighters and emergency department visits during Los Angeles wildfires.
• Reports on critical topics such as the H5N1 bird flu outbreak, mpox, and other emerging health threats remain delayed, raising concerns from public health experts.
• The MMWR, a vital resource for health professionals since 1961, had never previously experienced such an interruption, even during government shutdowns.
• Former CDC officials and experts have expressed worries about potential political interference in determining which health issues are prioritized for publication.