METHODS: See conclusions statement.
RESULTS: See conclusions statement.
CONCLUSIONS: Most reports published in the MMWR Weekly have a standard structure. The first paragraph serves as an abstract, including brief statements concerning background, methods, main results, discussion, and finally a SOCO (single overriding communications objective) that answers the question, “What is to be done?” (i.e., the public health action recommended). The following paragraphs flesh out each of these points. Due to recent changes in MMWR practice, authors are listed on reports and indexed in the literature. Publication in MMWR connotes agency approval, i.e., the position of CDC, the Department of Health and Human Services, and ultimately the United States government. This presentation will cover the process of publishing a report in the MMWR Weekly. Topics will include report structure, clear writing tips, errors to avoid, and the MMWR editorial review process.