Tennessee Department of Health

One Health prioritization and comparative ranking of antimicrobial-resistant organisms of concern at the human–companion animal interface in Tennessee

Antimicrobial-resistance (AMR) at the human–companion animal interface is a growing One Health concern, yet state-level prioritization to guide surveillance and response remains limited. We aimed to apply a two-stage One Health prioritization process and comparatively rank AMR or...

A Multistate Investigation of Serious Adverse Events, including Deaths, following Ceftriaxone Injections, September 2024–August 2025

BACKGROUND: Reports of ceftriaxone serious adverse events (SAEs), including deaths, from multiple jurisdictions during December 2024-January 2025 prompted a nationwide investigation to evaluate product safety, characterize SAEs, and assess for changes in baseline adverse event oc...

Use of Electroconvulsive Therapy for Catatonia in Down Syndrome Regression Disorder: A Systematic Review, Case Series, and Analysis

Abstract Purpose Down syndrome regression disorder (DSRD) is a condition occurring in young people with Down syndrome. It is associated with functional decline, new onset psychopathology, and increased support needs. DSRD is often associated with catatonia, for which electroconvu...

First Covid-19 Vaccination Rates Among Pregnant Tennessee Women by Month of Conception and Urbanization Level: March 2021 – November 2021

Introduction: Throughout the pandemic, COVID-19 vaccination coverage was lower for the general population living in rural counties than in urban counties. In Tennessee (TN), COVID-19 vaccinations became available to pregnant women in March 2021. Little is known about rates of COV...