Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)

Discuss the role the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) plays in conveying public health information and recommendations. Describe the type of data and information provided by the MMWR. Choose a report posted within the last 2 years from the “Publications – Weekly Report” tab. Provide a brief summary of the disease report, including the natural history and mode of transmission, and whether the report is an example of descriptive epidemiology or analytical epidemiology. ARTICLES THAT MIGHT HELP ARE: Explore the CDC Current Outbreak List page of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website. https://www.cdc.gov/outbreaks/index.html Explore the Epidemic Intelligence Service page of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website. https://www.cdc.gov/eis/index.html Explore the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), located on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/index.html