MMWR Surveillance Summaries

MMWR Surveillance Summaries, abbreviated as MMWR SURVEILL SUMM, is a premier peer-reviewed public health journal published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). With an extraordinary Impact Factor of 96.900 in 2026 and placement in the JCR Q1 quartile, it stands as one of the most influential and highly cited journals in the field of epidemiology and public health. The journal’s central scope is the comprehensive, authoritative presentation of surveillance data on a wide array of diseases, health conditions, and risk factors affecting the United States population. Its primary article type consists of in-depth surveillance summaries, which are detailed, data-driven reports that analyze trends, incidence, prevalence, and outcomes of specific health issues over defined periods. These summaries are not traditional research papers or reviews but rather essential reference documents that synthesize complex longitudinal data from multiple sources, including state and local health departments. The target audience includes public health practitioners, epidemiologists, policymakers, infectious disease specialists, and researchers who rely on these data for evidence-based decision-making, program planning, and resource allocation. A notable feature is its fully open access model, ensuring that critical public health information is freely and immediately available to the global community. The journal’s unmatched Impact Factor, consistently among the highest across all scientific disciplines, reflects its indispensable role in shaping public health policy, guiding outbreak responses, and monitoring the effectiveness of prevention strategies, cementing its status as a cornerstone publication in the medical and public health literature.