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Influenza Antiviral Resistance and Interim Recommendations for the Use of Influenza Antiviral Medications in the United States
This podcast describes CDC's newly released Interim Recommendations for the Use of Influenza Antiviral Medications During the 2008-2009 Flu Season in response to high levels of antiviral resistance to oseltamivir (trade name Tamiflu®) among influenza A (H1N1) viruses this season. (Created: 1/8/2009 by National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), Influenza Division) Date Released: 1/8/2009 |
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Got Milk?
This broadcast discusses the risks associated with drinking raw, unpasteurized milk. (Created: 1/2/2009 by MMWR) Date Released: 1/8/2009 |
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Got Milk?
Milk, a source of calcium and vitamin D, helps build strong bones and healthy teeth. However, Dr. Titilayo Aghoghovbia discusses the risks associated with drinking raw, unpasteurized milk. (Created: 1/2/2009 by MMWR) Date Released: 1/8/2009 |
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Reflections on Public Health: Captain Hart and Malaria
This podcast consists of segments of an interview conducted by Capt. Kathleen McDuffie, CDC, with Capt. Russell Hart, a 100 year old retired sanitary engineer of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps as he reflects on his work in malaria control. The interview was conducted in 2006. (Created: 10/1/2006 by Coordinating Center for Health Information and Service (CCHIS), National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM)) Date Released: 1/7/2009 |
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Reflections on Public Health: Captain Hart and Sanitation
This podcast consists of segments of an interview conducted by Capt. Kathleen McDuffie, CDC, with Capt. Russell Hart, a 100 year old retired sanitary engineer of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps as he reflects on his work in environmental sanitation and the development of local health departments. The interview was conducted in 2006. (Created: 10/1/2006 by Coordinating Center for Health Information and Service (CCHIS), National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM)) Date Released: 1/7/2009 |
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Rotaviruses
CDC's Dr. Jon Gentsch discusses rotaviruses, the most important cause of severe gastroenteritis in children less than five years of age. Essentially, all children around the world get the disease during the first few years of life. (Created: 1/6/2009 by Emerging Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 1/6/2009 |
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RSV Prevention
One of the most common causes of respiratory illness in both children and adults is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Catherine Panozzo discusses how to prevent RSV. (Created: 12/19/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 1/1/2009 |
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RSV Prevention
This broadcast discusses respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and how to prevent it. (Created: 12/19/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 1/1/2009 |
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Use of Protective Gear in Bird Flu Outbreak Response
CDC's Dr. Oliver Morgan discusses how the use of masks and other protective gear impacted whether workers dealing with an outbreak of bird flu in England became sick. The paper is published in the January 2009 issue of CDC’s journal, Emerging Infectious Diseases. (Created: 12/29/2008 by Emerging Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 12/29/2008 |
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eGames Case Study: ReMission
In this podcast, Erin Edgerton from CDC and Steve Cole from HopeLab discuss how eGames can be used for health communications and provide a case study example of the eGame ReMission, a health-based videogame for children with cancer. (Created: 12/29/2008 by National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM), Division of eHealth Marketing (DeHM)) Date Released: 12/29/2008 |
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Baby Boomers Need Flu Shots, Too!
This podcast emphasizes the importance of flu vaccination for baby boomers in order to protect the health of themselves and those around them. (Created: 12/18/2008 by National Center for Immunizations and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)) Date Released: 12/18/2008 |
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Keeping Kids Safe
The leading cause of death among kids 19 years and younger is unintentional injuries, or accidents. Dr. Julie Gilchrist discusses how to prevent these injuries among children. (Created: 12/12/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 12/18/2008 |
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Keeping Kids Safe
The leading cause of death among kids 19 years and younger is unintentional injuries, or accidents, and this broadcast discusses how to prevent these injuries among children. (Created: 12/12/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 12/18/2008 |
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High Risk Groups Should Prioritize to Immunize
This podcast provides an overview about flu vaccination for people who suffer from diabetes, asthma, heart disease, and other chronic conditions. (Created: 12/17/2008 by National Center for Immunizations and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)) Date Released: 12/17/2008 |
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eGames for Health Communication
There is a growing movement to use interactive games for health promotion. Dr. Debra Lieberman, from the University of California, discusses the potential and benefits of using interactive games for health and provides some tips on how to develop engaging interactive games for health for your target audience. (Created: 12/16/2008 by National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM), Division of eHealth Marketing (DeHM)) Date Released: 12/16/2008 |
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Miracle Mineral
During the last half of the 20th century, approximately 9,000 deaths in the United States were directly related to asbestos exposure; however, the use of asbestos is currently rare and highly regulated in the United States. (Created: 12/11/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 12/11/2008 |
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Seniors: Vaccinate for Your Health's Sake!
This podcast discusses the importance of flu vaccination for seniors and those around them. (Created: 12/10/2008 by National Center for Immunizations and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)) Date Released: 12/10/2008 |
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Protect the Ones You Love From Burns
This podcast, developed as part of the Protect the Ones You Love initiative, discusses steps parents can take to help protect their children from burns, one of the leading causes of child injury. (Created: 12/10/2008 by National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC)) Date Released: 12/10/2008 |
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Protect the Ones You Love From Drowning
This podcast, developed as part of the Protect the Ones You Love initiative, discusses steps parents can take to help protect their children from drowning, one of the leading causes of child injury. (Created: 12/10/2008 by National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC)) Date Released: 12/10/2008 |
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Protect the Ones You Love From Falls
This podcast, developed as part of the Protect the Ones You Love initiative, discusses steps parents can take to help protect their children from falls, one of the leading causes of child injury. (Created: 12/10/2008 by National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC)) Date Released: 12/10/2008 |
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Protect the Ones You Love From Poisoning
This podcast, developed as part of the Protect the Ones You Love initiative, discusses steps parents can take to help protect their children from poisoning, one of the leading causes of child injury. (Created: 12/10/2008 by National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC)) Date Released: 12/10/2008 |
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Protect the Ones You Love From Road Traffic Injuries
This podcast, developed as part of the Protect the Ones You Love initiative, discusses steps parents can take to help protect their children from road traffic injuries, one of the leading causes of child injury. (Created: 12/10/2008 by National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC)) Date Released: 12/10/2008 |
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An Overview of Social Media
In this podcast, Erin Edgerton of CDC and Fard Johnmar of Envision Solutions discuss social media and how it can be used for public health. (Created: 12/9/2008 by National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM), Division of eHealth Marketing (DeHM)) Date Released: 12/9/2008 |
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Zoonoses
In this podcast, Dr. King discusses zoonoses and how foxes, raccoons, and bats play an important role in the ecology of infectious diseases, such as rabies. (Created: 12/8/2008 by Emerging Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 12/8/2008 |
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Your Child with Asthma Needs a Flu Shot!
This podcast discusses the importance of the flu vaccine for children with asthma. (Created: 12/8/2008 by National Center for Environmental Health/ Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEH/ATSDR) and National Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCIRD)) Date Released: 12/8/2008 |
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Personal Stories: Why Flu Vaccination Matters
In this podcast, moving personal stories help inform parents about the dangers of flu to children and the benefits of vaccination. (Created: 12/8/2008 by National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)) Date Released: 12/8/2008 |
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HIV Transmission Rates in the United States
This podcast describes, in detail, HIV transmission rates in the United States and the success of prevention efforts nationwide. (Created: 12/8/2008 by National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)) Date Released: 12/8/2008 |
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Healthy Holidays
This podcast includes simple ways to eat healthy and get active during the winter holidays and throughout the New Year. (Created: 12/7/2008 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP)) Date Released: 12/7/2008 |
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Holiday Workout
More than one third of U.S. adults don’t get the minimum recommended amount of physical activity. Dr. Fleetwood Loustalot discusses the importance of regular physical activity. (Created: 12/4/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 12/4/2008 |
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Holiday Workout
This broadcast discusses the importance of regular physical activity. (Created: 12/4/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 12/4/2008 |
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Flu, Your Child, and You
This podcast provides an overview for parents on the importance of flu vaccination for children from 6 months through 18 years. (Created: 12/3/2008 by National Center for Immunizations and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)) Date Released: 12/3/2008 |
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Rabies Elimination in Dogs in the United States
Rabies has been eliminated from dogs in the United States through efforts to promote annual vaccination, but it's still a problem in wildlife in the U.S. and in wild and domesticated animals abroad. In this podcast, CDC's Dr. Charles Rupprecht discusses a study which provides proof of the elimination of rabies in dogs and what this means for the average American. (Created: 12/1/2008 by Emerging Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 12/1/2008 |
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Not So Fast Food
Approximately 400 persons in 41 states contracted Salmonella from microwavable meals. Dr. Rajal Mody discusses the importance of following correct cooking instructions to avoid contracting this disease. (Created: 11/27/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/27/2008 |
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Not So Fast Food
Approximately 400 persons in 41 states contracted Salmonella from microwavable meals, and this broadcast discusses the importance of following correct cooking instructions to avoid contracting this disease. (Created: 11/27/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/27/2008 |
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HIV/AIDS Advances in Hope
This podcast, produced by Discovery Health, provides an overview of the HIV/AIDS epidemic from 1981 through 2008. Footage courtesy of Associated Press (AP). It's part of Discovery Health's continuing medical education (CME) program, Managing Comorbidities of HIV/AIDS, featuring CDC experts. (Created: 11/26/2007 by National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)) Date Released: 11/26/2008 |
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La amenaza de los incendios forestales
Cada año se registran más de 2,200 incendios forestales en Estados Unidos. En marzo del 2006 los residentes de la franja limítrofe de Texas enfrentaron más de una semana de incendios forestales destructivos que dejaron 12 muertos y daños materiales de más de 16 millones de dólares. En el 2004, los incendios forestales quemaron 8 millones de acres en 40 estados. Para obtener más información para prevenir futuras tragedias ocasionadas por incendios forestales consulte http://www.emergency.cdc.gov. (Created: 11/1/2007 by Emergency Communications System) Date Released: 11/25/2008 |
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World AIDS Day 2008
In this podcast, Dr. Julie Geberding, Director of the CDC, and Kenneth Cole, Chairman of the American Foundation of AIDS Research (amfAR), discuss the importance of HIV/AIDS prevention. (Created: 11/24/2007 by National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)) Date Released: 11/24/2008 |
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Smoking and Older Adults
This podcast discusses the importance of older adults quitting smoking and other tobacco products. It is primarily targeted to public health and aging services professionals. (Created: 10/27/2008 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP)) Date Released: 11/20/2008 |
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Quit for Your Family’s Sake
Approximately one in five people in the U.S. still smoke. Dr. Terry Pechacek discusses smoking and ways to quit. (Created: 11/20/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/20/2008 |
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Quit for Your Family’s Sake
Approximately one in five people in the U.S. still smoke, and this broadcast discusses smoking and ways to quit. (Created: 11/20/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/20/2008 |
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Blue Sky Health — Introduction
"Blue Sky Health: Collaborative Innovation for Achieving Meaningful Health Reform" is the fourth in a series of lectures intended to create a larger forum of discussion regarding health system transformation, health care reform, and health policies in support of a Healthiest Nation. CDC and Emory University’s Institute for Advanced Policy Solutions in partnership with the CDC Foundation are sponsoring these lectures. (Created: 9/18/2008 by CDC, Office of the Director, Office of Strategy and Innovation) Date Released: 11/19/2008 |
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Blue Sky Health — Lecture
"Blue Sky Health: Collaborative Innovation for Achieving Meaningful Health Reform" is the fourth in a series of lectures intended to create a larger forum of discussion regarding health system transformation, health care reform, and health policies in support of a Healthiest Nation. CDC and Emory University’s Institute for Advanced Policy Solutions in partnership with the CDC Foundation are sponsoring these lectures. (Created: 9/18/2008 by CDC, Office of the Director, Office of Strategy and Innovation) Date Released: 11/19/2008 |
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Blue Sky Health — Questions and Answers
"Blue Sky Health: Collaborative Innovation for Achieving Meaningful Health Reform" is the fourth in a series of lectures intended to create a larger forum of discussion regarding health system transformation, health care reform, and health policies in support of a Healthiest Nation. CDC and Emory University’s Institute for Advanced Policy Solutions in partnership with the CDC Foundation are sponsoring these lectures. (Created: 9/18/2008 by CDC, Office of the Director, Office of Strategy and Innovation) Date Released: 11/19/2008 |
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Holiday Food Safety
This podcast discusses important steps you can take to make sure food safety is a regular ingredient in preparing foods this holiday season. (Created: 11/14/2008 by National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-borne, and Enteric Diseases (NCZVED)) Date Released: 11/17/2008 |
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Breathe Better
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a condition that restricts a person’s airflow, making it difficult to breathe. Dr. Janet Croft discusses the causes of and treatments for COPD. (Created: 11/13/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/13/2008 |
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Breathe Better
This broadcast discusses the causes of and treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a condition that restricts a person’s airflow, making it difficult to breathe. (Created: 11/13/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/13/2008 |
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Caídas en los adultos de edad avanzada
Las caídas son la causa principal de las lesiones que sufren las personas de 65 años o más, y este podcast aborda el origen de estas caídas y la manera en que se pueden prevenir. (Created: 3/7/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/6/2008 |
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Escuche a su corazón
Cada año, alrededor de medio millón de estadounidenses mueren por un ataque cardíaco. Este podcast habla sobre los síntomas comunes de un ataque cardíaco inminente. (Created: 3/20/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/6/2008 |
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Preocupados y sin descanso
Este podcast habla sobre el insomnio y los trastornos del sueño, así como sus efectos negativos en la salud, entre los que se cuentan la diabetes, la obesidad, la depresión y la ansiedad. (Created: 2/29/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/6/2008 |
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El sarampión puede viajar
En Estados Unidos, el sarampión no constituye una preocupación de salud de primer orden, porque la mayoría de las personas han sido vacunadas contra la enfermedad. Sin embargo, todavía se registran brotes de esta enfermedad infantil. En agosto del 2007 se diagnosticó sarampión a siete personas después de un evento deportivo internacional para niños celebrado en Estados Unidos. Practicamente todos los brotes de sarampión en Estados Unidos se originan en personas que contraen la enfermedad en otro país y la contagian a otras. Este fue el caso del brote más reciente. Este podcast habla de este brote y de los pasos que pueden tomarse para evitar brotes futuros. (Created: 2/28/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/6/2008 |
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El “juego de la asfixia” puede ser mortal
Se le conoce como el "juego de la asfixia" o "choking game", pero no es un juego y no hay ganadores. Algunos niños se asfixian a sí mismos o a otros, con la mano o con un tipo de lazo. La intención es experimentar cierto nivel de euforia, causado por una falta temporal de oxígeno en el cerebro. Este juego, como le llaman, puede convertirse en una experiencia trágica si queda fuera de control y causar la muerte. Este podcast habla de esta actividad y de las medidas que se deben tomar para poner punto final a este juego mortal. (Created: 2/15/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/6/2008 |
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Cuando la cercanía es conflictiva
Desde hace varias décadas, la violencia entre parejas íntimas ha sido reconocida como una conducta que lastima gravemente a la víctima de la agresión y a los niños que la presencian. Este podcast habla de la asociación que hay entre la violencia doméstica y enfermedades como el asma, la artritis, los accidentes cerebrovasculares, el aumento excesivo en el consumo de alcohol, el tabaquismo y los factores de riesgo como el VIH y las enfermedades de transmisión sexual. (Created: 2/8/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/6/2008 |
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¡Cuidado con las tortugas!
En octubre del 2007, el Departamento de Salud de Carolina del Norte notificó más de 100 casos de salmonelosis en 33 estados, principalmente causados por Salmonella de la que son portadoras las tortugas. La mayoría de estas infecciones afectaron a niños pequeños. Este podcast señala que una manera de prevenir la salmonelosis es no tener tortugas en los hogares con niños menores de 5 años de edad. (Created: 1/25/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/6/2008 |
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Manténgase sana mientras espera a su bebé
La infección por citomegalovirus, o CMV, puede causar graves malformaciones congénitas en bebés en gestación. Este podcast aborda las maneras en que una mujer embarazada puede prevenir una infección por CMV mediante una higiene habitual, que debe incluir un lavado de manos minucioso y evitar el contacto con la saliva y otros líquidos de los niños pequeños. (Created: 1/25/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/6/2008 |
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Reducción del crimen juvenil
El sistema judicial de Estados Unidos está saturado de casos de delincuentes juveniles acusados de cometer crímenes violentos. Si bien existen muchos programas para rehabilitar a los adolescentes, hay otros programas que se orientan a prevenir que los jóvenes comiencen a delinquir. Los programas escolares de prevención de la violencia han demostrado su eficacia en la reducción de la violencia, el ausentismo escolar, el abuso de las drogas y la delincuencia. (Created: 1/18/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/6/2008 |
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Prevención del suicidio en jóvenes
En el 2004, el suicidio fue la tercera causa principal de muerte en jóvenes de 10 a 24 años de edad. Ha habido un incremento en los suicidios de mujeres jóvenes de entre 10 y 19 años de edad y varones jóvenes entre 15 y 19 años. Este podcast aborda el papel que pueden desempeñar los adultos y las autoridades de salud en la prevención, para evitar que sigan aumentando estas tasas de suicidio. (Created: 9/7/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/6/2008 |
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Epilepsy: A Common Disorder
This broadcast discusses the characteristics of and treatments for epilepsy, a common brain disorder, which affects approximately two and a half million persons in the United States. (Created: 11/6/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/6/2008 |
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Epilepsy: A Common Disorder
Approximately two and a half million persons in the United States suffer from epilepsy. Dr. Patricia Price discusses the characteristics of and treatments for epilepsy. (Created: 11/6/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/6/2008 |
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Blast Injuries: What Clinicians Need to Know
In this podcast, Dr. Richard C. Hunt, Director of the CDC’s Division of Injury Response, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control provides a brief overview for health care providers on how to respond and care for persons injured by an explosion or blast event. (Created: 11/5/2008 by National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC), Division of Injury Response (DIR)) Date Released: 11/6/2008 |
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Un minuto de salud con los CDC
¡Lávese las manos – No transmita sus gérmenes!
El norovirus es un virus muy contagioso que puede causar náuseas, vómito y diarrea. Los síntomas por lo general duran de uno a tres días y pueden causar deshidratación. Este podcast habla sobre un brote de norovirus en una escuela en Washington, DC, y lo que pueden hacer los padres, maestros y estudiantes para prevenir brotes como este. (Created: 1/4/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/5/2008 |
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Un gato callejero trae preocupaciones sobre la rabia
El contacto con los animales callejeros, sin dueño o desconocidos puede en ocasiones provocar exposición a la rabia. Este podcast habla sobre las investigaciones llevadas a cabo en varios estados que involucraron a niños y adultos que habían estado en contacto con un gato callejero durante un evento deportivo. (Created: 1/4/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/5/2008 |
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Informes sobre casos de gripe: quién, cuándo y dónde
Los CDC recomiendan que las personas que no hayan recibido la vacuna contra la gripe lo hagan durante lo que resta de esta temporada ya que todavía se pueden proteger contra esta enfermedad. Este podcast habla sobre el número de casos de gripe que hubo en Estados Unidos durante esta temporada y sobre las personas que deberían vacunarse por razones de salud general. La vacuna contra la gripe todavía está disponible en Estados Unidos. (Created: 11/23/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/5/2008 |
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Ejercicio: la receta gratis para su salud
La realización de actividades físicas en forma habitual está asociada a una disminución del riesgo de obesidad, enfermedades cardíacas, hipertensión, diabetes, ciertos tipos de cáncer y mortalidad prematura. Este informe trata sobre la prevalencia de las actividades físicas habituales durante el tiempo libre de los adultos, y los incentiva a que salgan y se mantengan físicamente activos añadiendo actividades simples en la rutina diaria. (Created: 11/23/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/5/2008 |
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Respire mejor: Infórmese sobe el asma
La sibilancia, la tos y la dificultad para respirar son graves problemas de salud para las personas con asma. En los últimos 25 años, Estados Unidos ha registrado un aumento en el número de casos de esta enfermedad. Este podcast habla de la importancia de controlar el asma para ayudar a prevenir los ataques o disminuir sus efectos generales en la salud. (Created: 12/6/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/5/2008 |
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Pruebas rápidas del VIH
El Día Mundial del Sida, que cumplió 20 años de instituido, es un evento mundial que cada año busca aumentar la conciencia y la educación sobre el VIH y el sida. Este podcast habla de los beneficios y las implicaciones de las pruebas rápidas del sida en los centros comunitarios. (Created: 11/29/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/5/2008 |
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¿Quiénes fuman todavía en Estados Unidos?
El 15 de noviembre es el Gran Día Nacional de No Fumar en Estados Unidos. Esta celebración insta a los fumadores a no fumar al menos un día, a fin de que puedan abandonar ese hábito permanentemente. El tabaquismo sigue siendo la causa principal de muerte prevenible y de enfermedades en los Estados Unidos, ya que cada año fallecen 500,000 personas por esta causa. El presente informe analiza la importancia de los recursos de ayuda para dejar de fumar y disminuir así las enfermedades y las muertes causadas por el tabaquismo. (Created: 11/9/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/5/2008 |
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Lo que sabemos de las muertes por lesiones no intencionales
Las muertes por lesiones no intencionales representan alrededor de dos tercios de las muertes causadas por todas las lesiones en los Estados Unidos. Desde 1999 al 2004, la tasa de mortalidad general por lesiones no intencionales aumentó un 7 por ciento en Estados Unidos. Este informe describe las causas principales de muerte por las lesiones no intencionales y analiza la importancia de aumentar la concientización sobre estas causas a fin de prevenirlas y reducir el número de fallecimientos. (Created: 11/2/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/5/2008 |
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Lo que usted debe saber sobre la diabetes y las enfermedades cardíacas
Los adultos con diabetes tienen un mayor riesgo de morir por una enfermedad cardíaca que los que no tienen diabetes. Un informe reciente de los CDC indica que los factores de riesgo de enfermedades cardiacas pueden afectar la salud de las personas que ya tienen diabetes, y que estos factores a menudo están presentes antes de que la enfermedad aparezca y se diagnostique. Para prevenir y controlar la diabetes, los CDC y sus socios continúan trabajando en iniciativas para educar al público, monitorizar y mejorar los cuidados de la diabetes así como promover la detección temprana de las complicaciones de esta enfermedad. (Created: 11/2/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/5/2008 |
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HIV Prevention in Puerto Rico
Behavioral interventions for HIV prevention at four community organizations in Puerto Rico are highlighted. (Created: 11/15/2007 by National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)) Date Released: 11/3/2008 |
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HIV Behavioral Intervention: Hispanic Men Who Have Sex with Men
This podcast highlights a program at AIDS Project Los Angeles to deliver a Latino adaptation of Mpowerment, a behavioral intervention by Dr. Susan Kegeles and colleagues from the Center for AIDS Prevention Studies. (Created: 11/15/2007 by National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)) Date Released: 11/3/2008 |
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The Quiet Killer
Each year, nearly 500 die, while as many as 20,000 visit emergency rooms for exposure to carbon monoxide. (Created: 11/3/2008 by National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH)) Date Released: 11/3/2008 |
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Diabetes Goes South
Over a recent 10-year period, the number of persons in the United States who were diagnosed with diabetes increased substantially, particularly in the South. Dr. Karen Kirtland discusses the risk factors for diabetes and how to prevent the onset of this disease. (Created: 10/30/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/30/2008 |
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Diabetes Goes South
This broadcast discusses the risk factors for diabetes and how to prevent the onset of this disease. (Created: 10/30/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/30/2008 |
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Preparing for the Release of CDC's Recommendations for Partner Services Programs for HIV, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, and Chlamydial Infection
This podcast provides information useful to state and local leadership as they prepare for the release of CDC's Recommendations for Partner Services Programs for HIV, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, and Chlamydial Infection. Dr. John Douglas, Director of CDC's Division of STD Prevention and Dr. Rich Wolitski, Acting Director of CDC's Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, provide some background information on the development of the Recommendations, summarize the key information and features, and describe what plans are underway to support implementation. (Created: 10/29/2008 by National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)) Date Released: 10/29/2008 |
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Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis
In this podcast, Dr. Oeltmann discusses multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. An outbreak occurred in Thailand, which led to 45 cases in the U.S. This serious illness can take up to 2 years to treat. MDR TB is a real threat and a serious condition. (Created: 10/28/2008 by Emerging Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 10/28/2008 |
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Oral Health and Older Adults
This podcast discusses the importance of older adults maintaing good oral health habits. It is primarily targeted to public health and aging services professionals. (Created: 10/27/2008 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP)) Date Released: 10/27/2008 |
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De-Bugging Safely
One of the most popular do-it-yourself methods of getting rid of bugs is using total release foggers, commonly known as bug bombs. Dr. Geoffrey Calvert discusses both the proper and improper use of foggers. (Created: 10/17/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/23/2008 |
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De-Bugging Safely
This broadcast discusses both the proper and improper use of total release foggers, commonly known as bug bombs. (Created: 10/17/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/23/2008 |
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Staying Safe Behind the Wheel
The leading cause of death for all teens is motor-vehicle crashes. Dr. Arlene Greenspan discusses four things parents can do to help their teens become safer drivers. (Created: 10/16/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/16/2008 |
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Staying Safe Behind the Wheel
This broadcast discusses teen driving and four things parents can do to help their teens become safer drivers. (Created: 10/16/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/16/2008 |
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RSV: A Respiratory Virus in Young and Old
In this podcast, CDC researcher Catherine Panozzo discusses Respiratory Syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) Virus, or RSV, a virus common in childhood and important in older adults. (Created: 10/15/2008 by National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), Division of Viral Diseases (DVD)) Date Released: 10/15/2008 |
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Put Your Hands Together
In this podcast, learn how to help stop the spread of infection and stay healthy. It's easy when you 'Put Your Hands Together.' (Created: 10/14/2008 by National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases (NCPDCID) and National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, and Enteric Diseases (NCZVED)) Date Released: 10/14/2008 |
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Get Ticks Off
Approximately 20,000 cases of Lyme disease are reported to CDC each year. Dr. Paul Mead discusses the causes and prevention of Lyme disease, an illness caused by the bite of an infected tick. (Created: 10/3/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/9/2008 |
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Get Ticks Off
This broadcast discusses the causes and prevention of Lyme disease, an illness caused by the bite of an infected tick. (Created: 10/3/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/9/2008 |
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Safe and Healthy Travel to China
In this podcast, Dr. Phyllis Kozarsky, CDC Travel Medicine expert, discusses what travelers should do to ensure a safe and healthy trip to China. (Created: 10/9/2008 by National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases (NCPDCID), Division of Global Migration and Quarantine (DGMQ)) Date Released: 10/9/2008 |
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Common Killers
The first and third leading causes of death in the United States are heart disease and stroke. Dr. Mary George discusses these conditions and how to avoid them. (Created: 9/26/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/2/2008 |
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Common Killers
This broadcast discusses heart disease and stroke, the first and third leading causes of death in the United States, and how to prevent them. (Created: 9/26/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/2/2008 |
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Prophylaxis after Exposure to Coxiella burnetii
In this podcast, Dr. David Swerdlow discusses prophylaxis after exposure to Coxiella burnetii. It is important to know who should be treated and how they should be treated after an intentional release with possible bioterrorism agents, including Coxiella burnetii. (Created: 10/2/2008 by Emerging Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 10/2/2008 |
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Is Your Child Safe from Lead Poisoning?
In this podcast, Dr. Mary Jean Brown, chief of CDC's Lead Poisoning and Prevention Program, discusses the importance of testing children for lead poisoning, who should be tested, and what parents can do to prevent lead poisoning. (Created: 10/2/2008 by National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH)) Date Released: 10/2/2008 |
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Renovate Right: Prevent Lead Poisoning in Children
In this podcast, Dr. Maria Doa, Director of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Program Chemicals Division, discusses EPA's new rule for renovations, repairs, and painting activities. The new rule includes information on lead-safe work practices when conducting renovations, repairs, and painting in pre-1978 homes and schools to prevent the spread of lead dust. (Created: 10/2/2008 by National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH)) Date Released: 10/2/2008 |
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Prepare Your Home for an Emergency
This podcast gives tips on how to stock your pantry in preparation for natural and manmade disasters. (Created: 11/23/2003 by CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response ) Date Released: 10/1/2008 |
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Quarantine: An Effective Public Health Tool
This podcast discusses quarantine as an effective public health tool. (Created: 11/23/2003 by CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response ) Date Released: 10/1/2008 |
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Shelter In Place
This podcast gives instructions for sheltering in place when local authorities believe chemical or radiological contaminants have been released into the air. (Created: 11/23/2003 by CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response ) Date Released: 10/1/2008 |
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Cryptosporidium Infections Among Children in Peru
Cryptosporidium is a waterborne bacteria that can cause severe diarrhea and vomiting. In this podcast, Dr. Vita Cama, CDC microbiologist, discusses an article in the October 2008 issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases. The paper examines Cryptosporidium infections among children in Peru, including the number of infections, symptoms experienced, and what species of Crypto were responsible. (Created: 9/25/2008 by Emerging Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 9/25/2008 |
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Kick the Habit
Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States. Dr. Sherri Stewart discusses tobacco-related illnesses and how they can be prevented. (Created: 9/5/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 9/25/2008 |
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Kick the Habit
This broadcast discusses tobacco use, the leading preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States. (Created: 9/5/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 9/25/2008 |
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Preventing Chain Saw Injuries After a Disaster
If you must use a chain saw, follow the instructions to be safe. Wear a hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, thick work gloves, chaps, and boots. (Created: 8/10/2006 by Emergency Communications System) Date Released: 9/24/2008 |
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Immunizations Part I: Flu and Pneumococcal Vaccines
This podcast discusses the importance of older adults protecting themselves against influenza and pneumonia through vaccinations. It is primarily targeted to public health and aging services professionals. (Created: 9/24/2008 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) and National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)) Date Released: 9/24/2008 |
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Immunizations Part II: Shingles Vaccine
This podcast discusses older adults and shingles, as well as the importance of getting the shingles vaccine. It is primarily targeted to public health and aging services professionals. (Created: 9/24/2008 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) and National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)) Date Released: 9/24/2008 |
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World Rabies Day 2008
In this podcast, Dr. Charles Rupprecht, Chief of CDC's Rabies Program, discusses the current limitations in the human rabies vaccine supply, rabies in the U.S. and globally, and the 2008 World Rabies Day initiative. (Created: 9/24/2008 by National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, and Enteric Diseases (NCZVED)) Date Released: 9/24/2008 |
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Baby Steps: Learn the Signs. Act Early.
CDC recognized the impact of developmental disabilities and invested in a campaign to help parents measure their children's progress by monitoring how they play, learn, speak, and act. (Created: 9/22/2008 by National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Division of Human Development and Disability, Child Development Studies Team) Date Released: 9/23/2008 |
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Rodent Control After a Natural Disaster
This podcast discusses the importance of rodent control after a natural disaster. (Created: 9/18/2008 by National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH)) Date Released: 9/18/2008 |
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Are We There Yet?
Parents should be concerned about the safety of children in vehicles. Dr. Arlene Greenspan discusses correct methods of securing children in child safety seats. (Created: 9/18/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 9/18/2008 |
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Are We There Yet?
This broadcast discusses methods of correctly securing children in child safety seats. (Created: 9/18/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 9/18/2008 |
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MMWR Article Provides Additional Detail About HIV Incidence in the United States
This podcast explores a more in-depth look at HIV incidence in specific U.S. populations, with detailed breakdowns of new HIV infections by race, gender, route of transmission, and age. (Created: 9/16/2008 by National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)) Date Released: 9/16/2008 |
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Antibiotics: One of the Greatest Discoveries of the 20th Century
This podcast provides a brief background about antibiotics and quick tips to help prevent antibiotic resistance. (Created: 9/10/2008 by National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)) Date Released: 9/15/2008 |
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Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work
This podcast answers questions from the public about appropriate antibiotic use. (Created: 9/10/2008 by National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)) Date Released: 9/15/2008 |
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Sickle Cell Disease: What You Should Know
This podcast is for a general audience and gives information about sickle cell disease. (Created: 9/10/2008 by National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Division of Blood Disorders) Date Released: 9/15/2008 |
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Women: Be Aware
September is National Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Mona Saraiya discusses the five types of cancers unique to women. (Created: 9/5/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 9/11/2008 |
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Women: Be Aware
This broadcast discusses National Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, which highlights the five types of cancers unique to women. (Created: 9/5/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 9/11/2008 |
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School Health Policies and Programs Study 2006: Tobacco
This podcast highlights key school health policy and practice results on tobacco from the 2006 study. (Created: 9/2/2008 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH)) Date Released: 9/9/2008 |
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School Health Policies and Programs Study 2006: Overview
This podcast provides an overview of key school health policy and practice results from the 2006 SHPPS study. (Created: 9/2/2008 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH)) Date Released: 9/9/2008 |
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School Health Policies and Programs Study 2006: Physical Education and Physical Activity
This podcast highlights key school health policy and practice results on physical education and physical activity from the 2006 study. (Created: 9/2/2008 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH)) Date Released: 9/9/2008 |
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School Health Policies and Programs Study 2006: Healthy Eating
This podcast highlights key school health policy and practice results on healthy eating from the 2006 study. (Created: 9/2/2008 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH)) Date Released: 9/9/2008 |
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High Percentage Shots
This broadcast discusses results from the National Immunization Survey, which indicates that vaccination rates for children aged less than three years remain at record highs. Dr. Anne Schuchat reveals two substantial changes in vaccine coverage. (Created: 9/4/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 9/4/2008 |
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High Percentage Shots
This broadcast discusses results from the National Immunization Survey, which indicates that vaccination rates for children aged less than three years remain at record highs. (Created: 9/4/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 9/4/2008 |
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Shepard Award Winners, Part 3: Dr. R. Louise Floyd
This broadcast discusses a recipient of the Charles C. Shepard Award, Dr. Louise Floyd, and her publication regarding prevention and control of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). Dr. Floyd discusses how women can avoid FAS by ceasing to drink or by using effective contraception. (Created: 9/4/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 9/4/2008 |
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Impact of HIV on Hispanics/Latinos
Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Antonia Novello welcomes viewers and states the objectives for this broadcast. CDC staff member Dr. Raul Romaguera discusses the diversity of the Hispanic/Latino community and the impact of HIV on this population. (Created: 11/15/2007 by National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)) Date Released: 9/3/2008 |
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HIV Behavioral Intervention: Hispanic/Latino Women
Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Antonia Novello introduces the importance of designing, adapting, and implementing behavioral interventions for Hispanics/Latinos. Kira Villamizar describes SISTA, a behavioral intervention program to prevent HIV among Latino women in Miami. (Created: 11/15/2007 by National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)) Date Released: 9/3/2008 |
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HIV Behavioral Intervention: Hombres/Soccer
Behavioral scientist Dr. Scott Rhodes at Wake Forest University has developed an innovative intervention for HIV prevention, in which he and lay health advisors work with Latino men’s soccer leagues in North Carolina. (Created: 11/15/2007 by National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)) Date Released: 9/3/2008 |
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HIV Prevention in a Clinical Setting for Hispanics/Latinos
Catalina Sol and colleagues affiliated with La Clinica del Pueblo, a community-based organization and clinical setting in Washington, DC describe collaborative efforts with Casa of Maryland, Inc. and other organizations in the Washington, DC/Maryland area. (Created: 11/15/2007 by National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)) Date Released: 9/3/2008 |
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HIV/STD Risk Factors: Mexican Migrants
University of California and Mexico have collaborated on a study of HIV risk factors of migrant workers from Mexico. (Created: 11/15/2007 by National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)) Date Released: 9/3/2008 |
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HIV Prevention: Farmworker Justice, Washington, DC
Shelley Davis and Jennifer Freeman describe the HIV prevention activities of Farmworker Justice, a national organization headquartered in Washington, DC. (Created: 11/15/2007 by National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)) Date Released: 9/3/2008 |
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HIV Behavioral Intervention for Hispanic/Latino Youth
University of Michigan’s HIV prevention project for youth is described. (Created: 11/15/2007 by National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)) Date Released: 9/3/2008 |
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Statewide AIDS Program for Latinos: Florida
Alberto Santana describes Florida’s Statewide AIDS Program for Latinos and Manuel Rodriguez discusses the Statewide Latino Advisory Board. (Created: 11/15/2007 by National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)) Date Released: 9/3/2008 |
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HIV Prevention for Hispanics/Latinos: CDC Activities and Resources
CDC Staff member Dr. Raul Romaguera discusses CDC activities and resources related to HIV prevention among Hispanics and Latinos. (Created: 11/15/2007 by National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)) Date Released: 9/3/2008 |
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HIV Prevention with Hispanics/Latinos: Viewer Questions
Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Antonia Novello leads a panel of experts in response to viewer questions. And the topic for a 90-minute webcast (available online beginning May 15, 2008) is announced. That webcast provides an update on the National Heightened Response to the HIV/AIDS Crisis among African Americans. (Created: 11/15/2007 by National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)) Date Released: 9/3/2008 |
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Welcome to Parenthood
This short video podcast offers a lighter look at the trials of being a new parent. (Created: 8/6/2008 by National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)) Date Released: 9/2/2008 |
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Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak
This podcast is about the 2008 Salmonella Saintpaul outbreak investigation. (Created: 8/28/2008 by National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-borne, and Enteric Diseases (NCZVED)) Date Released: 8/28/2008 |
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Beware of the Air
This broadcast discusses how homeowners can avoid carbon moxide poisoning. Dr. Fuyuen Yip discusses sources of carbon monoxide and why exposures are more prevalent during the winter months. (Created: 8/22/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 8/28/2008 |
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Beware of the Air
This broadcast discusses how homeowners can avoid carbon monoxide exposure. (Created: 8/22/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 8/28/2008 |
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Shepard Award Winners, Part 2: Dr. Terrence M. Tumpey
This broadcast discusses a recipient of the Charles C. Shepard Award, Dr. Terrence Tumpey, and his publications in Laboratory and Methods. Dr. Tumpey discusses how findings from the 1918 influenza pandemic are useful in helping to prevent influenza today. (Created: 8/28/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 8/28/2008 |
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Reporting of Outbreaks of Foodborne Illness under the International Health Regulations
During the past 20 years, the global food trade has increased and, with it, the potential for the spread of foodborne illnesses caused by imported foods. The World Health Organization in 2007 implemented new International Health Regulations which help guide reporting of foodborne outbreaks. In this podcast, CDC's Dr. Scott McNabb discusses a study in the September 2008 issue of the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases which analyzed foodborne outbreaks in Australia in the early part of this decade and assessed how many would have been reported under the current health regulations. (Created: 8/27/2008 by Emerging Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 8/27/2008 |
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Infectious Diseases in the Homeless
In this podcast, Ted Pestorius speaks with Dr. Marian McDonald, Associate Director for Minority and Women’s Health at CDC about an article in September 2008 issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases on infectious diseases in the homeless. There are an estimated 100 million homeless people worldwide today, and this number is likely to grow. The homeless population is vulnerable to many diseases, including HIV, hepatitis, and tuberculosis. Dr. McDonald discusses why this population is so vulnerable. (Created: 8/26/2008 by Emerging Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 8/27/2008 |
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Positive Parenting Tips: Early and Middle Adolescence
This podcast offers positive tips as your child goes through adolescence. (Created: 8/6/2008 by National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Division of Human Development and Disability, Child Development Studies Team) Date Released: 8/26/2008 |
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Positive Parenting Tips: Middle Childhood
This podcast offers positive tips as your child goes through middle childhood. (Created: 8/6/2008 by National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Division of Human Development and Disability, Child Development Studies Team) Date Released: 8/21/2008 |
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Dangerous Imports
All cases of measles in the U.S. are linked to imported cases. Amy Parker discusses vaccination, the safest, most effective method to prevent measles. (Created: 5/9/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 8/21/2008 |
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Dangerous Imports
All cases of measles in the U.S. are linked to imported cases, and this broadcast discusses vaccination, the safest, most effective method to prevent measles. (Created: 5/9/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 8/21/2008 |
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Shepard Award Winners, Part 1: Dr. Vincent Castranova
Dr. Vincent Castranova has been awarded CDC's Shepard Award for Lifetime Achievement. He discusses his research and achievements in the field of occupational health. (Created: 8/21/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 8/21/2008 |
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Introduction - Disseminating Public Health Programs, Lessons for Health Marketing
Introduction to panel session discussing disseminating public health programs. (Created: 8/29/2007 by National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM)) Date Released: 8/20/2008 |
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Proper Use of Candles During a Power Outage
Home fires are a threat after a natural disaster and fire trucks may have trouble getting to your home. If the power is out, use flashlights or other battery-powered lights if possible, instead of candles. (Created: 8/10/2006 by Emergency Communications System) Date Released: 8/20/2008 |
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Positive Parenting Tips: Preschoolers
This podcast offers positive ways to help the development of your preschooler. (Created: 8/6/2008 by National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Division of Human Development and Disability, Child Development Studies Team) Date Released: 8/15/2008 |
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No Smoking: Baby Zone
Smoking among reproductive-aged women increases not only their risk for serious health consequences, but also for their children. Dr. Shanta Dube discusses these health consequences and how they can be avoided. (Created: 8/8/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 8/14/2008 |
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No Smoking: Baby Zone
This broadcast discusses how smoking among reproductive-aged women causes serious health consequences for themselves and their children. (Created: 8/8/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 8/14/2008 |
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Staying Safe in Your Home During a Hurricane
If you are not ordered to evacuate, and you stay in your home through a hurricane, there are things you can do to protect yourself and your family. (Created: 8/10/2006 by Emergency Communications System) Date Released: 8/13/2008 |
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Tips for College Health and Safety
This podcast discusses steps you can take to be safer and healthier at college. (Created: 8/12/2008 by CDC’s Office of Women’s Health (OWH)) Date Released: 8/13/2008 |
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Marketing without Marketing without Campaigns
This podcast discusses what marketing is in the absence of communications. (Created: 8/29/2007 by National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM)) Date Released: 8/11/2008 |
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The Wisconsin Center for Health Marketing and Communication: Pathways to Implementation
This podcast discusses understanding the view of the customer to enhance marketing methods. (Created: 8/29/2007 by National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM)) Date Released: 8/11/2008 |
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Traumatic Events and Suicide
This podcast includes the phone number for a national hotline resource. (Created: 6/18/2008 by National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC)) Date Released: 8/11/2008 |
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Meningitis Immunization for Adolescents
In this podcast, adolescent vaccine recommendations for meningococcal disease, also known as meningitis, are discussed. (Created: 8/6/2008 by National Center for Infectious and Respiratory Disease (NCIRD), Division of Bacterial Disease (DBD), Meningitis and Vaccine Preventable Diseases Branch (MVPD)) Date Released: 8/7/2008 |
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Pertussis or Whooping Cough Vaccine Recommendation for Adolescents
This podcast provides information on pertussis and the Tdap vaccine recommendations for adolescents. (Created: 8/6/2008 by National Center for Infectious and Respiratory Disease (NCIRD), Division of Bacterial Disease (DBD), Meningitis and Vaccine Preventable Diseases Branch (MVPD)) Date Released: 8/7/2008 |
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Positive Parenting Tips: Babies
This podcast offers positive ways to help the development of your baby. (Created: 8/6/2008 by National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Division of Human Development and Disability, Child Development Studies Team) Date Released: 8/7/2008 |
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Positive Parenting Tips: Toddlers
This podcast offers positive ways to help the development of your toddler. (Created: 8/6/2008 by National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Division of Human Development and Disability, Child Development Studies Team) Date Released: 8/7/2008 |
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What's Biting You?
West Nile Virus, a common disease in the United States, is caused by a mosquito bite. Jennifer Lehman discusses how the virus can be prevented and where it is most prevalent. (Created: 7/25/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 8/7/2008 |
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What's Biting You?
This broadcast discusses the West Nile Virus, a common disease in the United States caused by a mosquito bite. (Created: 7/25/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 8/7/2008 |
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Community-Associated MRSA in Uruguay
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is an antibiotic-resistant bacterium that is typically associated with infections in healthcare settings. In the past couple of decades, MRSA has emerged in the community, most often causing skin infections in healthy people who haven't recently been hospitalized. After an increase in community cases in Uruguay in 2004, health officials investigated to learn more about what was happening and found some interesting trends. In this podcast, CDC's Dr. Stephen Benoit discusses what they learned, the results of which are published in the August 2008 issue of CDC's journal, Emerging Infectious Diseases. (Created: 8/5/2008 by Emerging Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 8/7/2008 |
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A New Era of Preparedness
This podcast describes what CDC is doing to ensure that you and your family are safer and healthier in these ever-changing times. Preparing people for emerging health threats is one of CDC's overarching goals. (Created: 3/27/2008 by Coordinating Office of Terrorism and Emergency Preparedness (COTPER)) Date Released: 8/5/2008 |
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Knees Lifted High
The Eagle Books are a series of four books that are brought to life by wise animal characters - Mr. Eagle, Miss Rabbit, and Coyote - who engage Rain That Dances and his young friends in the joy of physical activity, eating healthy foods, and learning from their elders about health and diabetes prevention. Knees Lifted High gives children fun ideas for active outdoor play. (Created: 8/4/2008 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP)) Date Released: 8/5/2008 |
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Through the Eyes of the Eagle
The Eagle Books are a series of four books that are brought to life by wise animal characters - Mr. Eagle, Miss Rabbit, and Coyote - who engage Rain That Dances and his young friends in the joy of physical activity, eating healthy foods, and learning from their elders about health and diabetes prevention. Through the Eyes of the Eagle tells children about looking to the healthy ways and wisdom of their elders. (Created: 8/4/2008 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP)) Date Released: 8/5/2008 |
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Tricky Treats
The Eagle Books are a series of four books that are brought to life by wise animal characters - Mr. Eagle, Miss Rabbit, and Coyote - who engage Rain That Dances and his young friends in the joy of physical activity, eating healthy foods, and learning from their elders about health and diabetes prevention. Tricky Treats shows children the difference between healthy snacks and sweet treats. (Created: 8/4/2008 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP)) Date Released: 8/5/2008 |
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Plate Full of Color
The Eagle Books are a series of four books that are brought to life by wise animal characters - Mr. Eagle, Miss Rabbit, and Coyote - who engage Rain That Dances and his young friends in the joy of physical activity, eating healthy foods, and learning from their elders about health and diabetes prevention. Plate Full of Color teaches the value of eating a variety of colorful and healthy foods. (Created: 8/4/2008 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP)) Date Released: 8/5/2008 |
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Break the Silence: Stop the Violence
In this podcast, parents talk with real teens before dating, stay involved in their lives, and role model to help young people develop healthy, respectful relationships. (Created: 5/1/2008 by National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC)) Date Released: 8/5/2008 |
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Talk About Nitpicking! Back-to-School and Head Lice
Head lice are a fairly common problem, especially in preschool and elementary school children. This podcast will help you understand how people get head lice, and how to get rid of them! (Created: 5/30/2008 by National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, and Enteric Diseases (NCZVED), Division of Parasitic Diseases (DPD)) Date Released: 8/4/2008 |
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New HIV Estimates for the United States, Part Three: Interview with Dr. Irene Hall
In this podcast, Dr. Irene Hall discusses the methods used estimating HIV in the United States. (Created: 8/2/2008 by National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis STD and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)) Date Released: 8/2/2008 |
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New HIV Estimates for the United States, Part Two: Interview with Dr. Richard Wolitski
In this podcast, Dr. Richard Wolitski talks about the populations affected by HIV. (Created: 8/2/2008 by National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis STD and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)) Date Released: 8/2/2008 |
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New HIV Estimates for the United States, Part One: Interview with Dr. Kevin Fenton
In this podcast, Dr. Kevin Fenton presents the new HIV estimates for the United States. (Created: 8/2/2008 by National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis STD and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)) Date Released: 8/2/2008 |
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Next Steps: CDC's Response to the New HIV Incidence Estimates for the United States
This podcast addresses CDC's HIV prevention efforts in relation to the new HIV incidence estimates. (Created: 8/2/2008 by National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)) Date Released: 8/2/2008 |
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CDC-Developed Breakthrough Technology Allows Clearest Picture to Date of HIV Infections in the U.S.: A Methods Discussion
This podcast describes the first national surveillance system of its kind in the world that is based on direct measurement of new HIV infections. (Created: 8/2/2008 by National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)) Date Released: 8/2/2008 |
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A Sentinel Event: CDC Releases New HIV Incidence Estimates for the United States
This podcast highlights our nation's new HIV incidence estimates, explains their significance, and confirms populations most severely impacted by HIV and AIDS. (Created: 8/2/2008 by National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)) Date Released: 8/2/2008 |
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Don’t Leave the Hospital Without It
Vaccinating newborns with the hepatitis B vaccine is important. In the United States, approximately ninety percent of hepatitis B infections can be prevented in newborns if the hepatitis B vaccine is administered shortly after birth. (Created: 8/1/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 7/31/2008 |
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Don’t Leave the Hospital Without It
This broadcast discusses the importance of newborns receiving the hepatitis B vaccine shortly after birth. (Created: 8/1/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 7/31/2008 |
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What to Do If Your Appliances Are Wet After a Disaster
If your home was flooded, look for signs that your appliances have gotten wet. Throw away wet or flooded appliances to protect from shock and fire. (Created: 8/10/2006 by Emergency Communications System) Date Released: 7/30/2008 |
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Human Noroviruses and Sporadic Gastroenteritis
In this podcast, Dan Rutz speaks with Dr. Manish Patel, a medical officer with the Division of Viral Diseases at CDC, about an article in August 2008 issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases reporting on nororviruses. Dr. Patel reviewed 235 studies and identified 31 original studies about noroviruses. Norovirus is the leading cause of epidemic gastroenteritis. (Created: 8/5/2008 by Emerging Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 7/30/2008 |
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Focus on People: Rethinking the Power and Potential of Personal Health Records - Part 1
Dr. Patricia Brennan discusses how Project HealthDesign is working to enhance the utility and flexibility of personal health records as a critical tool to help people take action to improve their health and improve the health care of all Americans. (Created: 6/23/2008 by Coordinating Center for Health Information Service, Coordinating Center for Health Promotion, Healthcare Setting Goal Team) Date Released: 7/29/2008 |
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Focus on People: Rethinking the Power and Potential of Personal Health Records - Part 2
Dr. Patricia Brennan discusses how Project HealthDesign is working to enhance the utility and flexibility of personal health records as a critical tool to help people take action to improve their health and improve the health care of all Americans. (Created: 6/23/2008 by Coordinating Center for Health Information Service, Coordinating Center for Health Promotion, Healthcare Setting Goal Team) Date Released: 7/29/2008 |
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Focus on People: Rethinking the Power and Potential of Personal Health Records - Q and A
Dr. Patricia Brennan discusses how Project HealthDesign is working to enhance the utility and flexibility of personal health records as a critical tool to help people take action to improve their health and improve the health care of all Americans. (Created: 6/23/2008 by Coordinating Center for Health Information Service, Coordinating Center for Health Promotion, Healthcare Setting Goal Team) Date Released: 7/29/2008 |
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Attention Sports Fans: Go for the Gold in Travel Health!
This podcast teaches kids about staying healthy while traveling to the Beijing Olympics. (Created: 7/24/2008 by National Center for the Prevention, Detection and Control of Infectious Diseases (NCPDCID) ) Date Released: 7/29/2008 |
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Step Away From the Table
This broadcast discusses obesity in the United States. Dr. Celeste Philip discusses the role that physical activity and nutrition play in losing and maintaining weight loss. (Created: 7/18/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 7/24/2008 |
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Step Away From the Table
This broadcast discusses obesity in the United States and the role that physical activity and nutrition play in losing and maintaining weight loss. (Created: 7/18/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 7/24/2008 |
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Preparing for a Hurricane: Prescription Medications
What you should do to protect yourself and your family from a hurricane. As you evacuate, remember to take your prescription medicines with you. (Created: 8/10/2006 by Emergency Communications System) Date Released: 7/17/2008 |
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Keep on Smiling
This broadcast discusses the inclusion of fluoride in drinking water, which is considered by CDC to be one of the top ten public health achievements of the twentieth century. Dr. Bill Bailey discusses why fluoridation is largely responsible for the decline in tooth decay in the United States over the previous 60 years. (Created: 7/11/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 7/17/2008 |
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Keep on Smiling
This broadcast discusses the inclusion of fluoride in drinking water, which is considered by CDC to be one of the top ten public health achievements of the twentieth century. (Created: 7/11/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 7/17/2008 |
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Safe in the City: Intervention Development and Study Findings
In this podcast, Dr. Lee Warner discusses the development and study findings of the Safe in the City intervention with Dr. Kees Rietmeijer. (Created: 6/17/2008 by National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis STD and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)) Date Released: 7/11/2008 |
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Safe in the City: Intervention for STD Clinics and Prevention Programs
In this podcast, Dr. John Douglas talks with Dr. Mary McFarlane about the importance of the Safe in the City intervention for STD clinics and STD prevention programs. (Created: 6/17/2008 by National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis STD and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)) Date Released: 7/11/2008 |
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Smoking is So Yesterday
This broadcast discusses a CDC study indicating that cigarette use has declined significantly among high school students. Dr. Terry Pechacek discusses the importance of preventing cigarette use among teenagers. (Created: 6/27/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 7/10/2008 |
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Smoking is So Yesterday
This broadcast discusses a CDC study indicating that cigarette use has declined significantly among high school students. (Created: 6/27/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 7/10/2008 |
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The Missing Link in Health Reform—Introduction
"The Missing Link in Health Reform" is the third in a series of lectures intended to create a larger forum of discussion regarding health system transformation, health care reform, and health policies. CDC and Emory University’s Institute for Advanced Policy Solutions, in partnership with the CDC Foundation, are sponsoring these lectures. (Created: 4/28/2008 by CDC, Office of the Director, Office of Strategy and Innovation) Date Released: 7/10/2008 |
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The Missing Link in Health Reform—Lecture
"The Missing Link in Health Reform" is the third in a series of lectures intended to create a larger forum of discussion regarding health system transformation, health care reform, and health policies. CDC and Emory University’s Institute for Advanced Policy Solutions, in partnership with the CDC Foundation, are sponsoring these lectures. (Created: 4/28/2008 by CDC, Office of the Director, Office of Strategy and Innovation) Date Released: 7/10/2008 |
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The Missing Link in Health Reform—Discussion
"The Missing Link in Health Reform" is the third in a series of lectures intended to create a larger forum of discussion regarding health system transformation, health care reform, and health policies. CDC and Emory University’s Institute for Advanced Policy Solutions, in partnership with the CDC Foundation, are sponsoring these lectures. (Created: 4/28/2008 by CDC, Office of the Director, Office of Strategy and Innovation) Date Released: 7/10/2008 |
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The Missing Link in Health Reform—Questions and Answers
"The Missing Link in Health Reform" is the third in a series of lectures intended to create a larger forum of discussion regarding health system transformation, health care reform, and health policies. CDC and Emory University’s Institute for Advanced Policy Solutions, in partnership with the CDC Foundation, are sponsoring these lectures. (Created: 4/28/2008 by CDC, Office of the Director, Office of Strategy and Innovation) Date Released: 7/10/2008 |
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La higiene de las manos salva vidas: Video para el ingreso de pacientes
Este podcast está dirigido a los pacientes y visitantes del hospital. El video pone énfasis en dos puntos cruciales para ayudar a prevenir infecciones: la importancia de practicar la higiene de las manos durante la estancia en el hospital y el hecho de que es apropiado recordar a los profesionales de la salud que practiquen esta higiene. (Created: 5/1/2008 by National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases (NCPDCID)) Date Released: 7/9/2008 |
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Clostridium difficile in Humans and Food Animals
Clostridium difficile is an antibiotic-resistant bacterium that causes diarrhea and sometimes serious intestinal illnesses. In recent years, C. difficile infections have been increasing in number and severity, including among some people outside healthcare settings. In this podcast, CDC's Dr. Michael Jhung discusses his recent study that looked at a new, increasingly prevalent strain of C. difficile in people and compared it to a strain historically found in animals to see whether the two might be linked. The study is published in the July 2008 issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases. (Created: 6/30/2008 by Emerging Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 7/3/2008 |
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Breathe Easier
In the United States, approximately 23 million persons suffer with asthma. Dr. Colin Ligon discusses why, when asthma is combined with a case of the flu, the risk for serious medical consequences is higher than normal. (Created: 7/3/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 7/3/2008 |
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Breathe Easier
In the United States, approximately 23 million persons suffer with asthma, and this broadcast discusses why, when asthma is combined with a case of the flu, the risk for serious medical consequences is higher than normal. (Created: 7/3/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 7/3/2008 |
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Staying Safe on the Road
CDC's Laurie Beck, MPH, shares tips about how to stay safe on the road, for those taking road trips or just driving around town. Topics include selecting the right type of car or booster set for a child's stage of development, the basics of graduated driver licensing (GDL) to keep teen drivers safe, and the importance of buckling up while traveling in a vehicle at all times. (Created: 6/23/2008 by National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC)) Date Released: 7/2/2008 |
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Diffusing Health Marketing to State and Local Public Health Departments
Dr. Charles Collins, Section Chief of the Science Application Team in the Capacity Building Branch of CDC's Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention introduces the Diffusion of Effective Behavior Interventions (DEBI) project. Dr. Collins elaborates on health marketing strategies for the DEBI and ways that community-based organizations and health departments can incorporate the interventions. (Created: 11/26/2007 by National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM)) Date Released: 6/27/2008 |
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Beat the Heat
Persons who work outside are at risk for heat-related illnesses. Dr. Kelly Loringer discusses the symptoms of heat-related illnesses and how they can be prevented. (Created: 6/27/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 6/26/2008 |
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Beat the Heat
This broadcast discusses the symptoms of heat-related illnesses and how they can be prevented. (Created: 6/27/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 6/26/2008 |
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King County Equity and Social Justice Initiative—Questions and Answers
"King County Equity and Social Justice Initiative" is the second in a series of Health System Transformation lectures intended to create a larger forum of discussion regarding health system transformation, health care reform, and health policies. CDC and Emory University’s Institute for Advanced Policy Solutions, in partnership with the CDC Foundation, are sponsoring these lectures. (Created: 3/24/2008 by CDC, Office of the Director, Office of Strategy and Innovation) Date Released: 6/26/2008 |
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King County Equity and Social Justice Initiative—Introduction
"King County Equity and Social Justice Initiative" is the second in a series of Health System Transformation lectures intended to create a larger forum of discussion regarding health system transformation, health care reform, and health policies. CDC and Emory University’s Institute for Advanced Policy Solutions, in partnership with the CDC Foundation, are sponsoring these lectures. (Created: 3/24/2008 by CDC, Office of the Director, Office of Strategy and Innovation) Date Released: 6/26/2008 |
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King County Equity and Social Justice Initiative—Lecture
"King County Equity and Social Justice Initiative" is the second in a series of Health System Transformation lectures intended to create a larger forum of discussion regarding health system transformation, health care reform, and health policies. CDC and Emory University’s Institute for Advanced Policy Solutions, in partnership with the CDC Foundation, are sponsoring these lectures. (Created: 3/24/2008 by CDC, Office of the Director, Office of Strategy and Innovation) Date Released: 6/26/2008 |
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King County Equity and Social Justice Initiative—Discussion
"King County Equity and Social Justice Initiative" is the second in a series of Health System Transformation lectures intended to create a larger forum of discussion regarding health system transformation, health care reform, and health policies. CDC and Emory University’s Institute for Advanced Policy Solutions, in partnership with the CDC Foundation, are sponsoring these lectures. (Created: 3/24/2008 by CDC, Office of the Director, Office of Strategy and Innovation) Date Released: 6/26/2008 |
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Preventing Vision Loss in Diabetes
In this podcast for a professional audience, an eye specialist and members of the National Federation of the Blind are interviewed about preventing vision loss in people with diabetes. (Created: 4/24/2008 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT), National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)) Date Released: 6/19/2008 |
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Living with Diabetes and Vision Loss
In this podcast for a professional audience, an eye specialist and members of the National Federation of the Blind are interviewed about available resources for people with vision loss and diabetes. (Created: 4/24/2008 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT), National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)) Date Released: 6/19/2008 |
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Making Healthy Choices
A national survey of high school students has determined that many teenagers engage in high-risk behaviors that can cause illness or even death. Dr. Howell Wechsler discusses these behaviors and results from this survey. (Created: 6/6/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 6/19/2008 |
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Making Healthy Choices
This broadcast discusses a national survey of high school students, which has determined that many teenagers engage in high-risk behaviors that can cause illness or even death. (Created: 6/6/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 6/19/2008 |
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Hand Hygiene Saves Lives: Patient Admission Video
This podcast is for hospital patients and visitors. It emphasizes two key points to help prevent infections: the importance of practicing hand hygiene while in the hospital, and that it's appropriate to ask or remind healthcare providers to practice hand hygiene. (Created: 5/1/2008 by National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases (NCPDCID)) Date Released: 6/19/2008 |
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Stay Afloat in Your Boat
In the United States, approximately 700 boating deaths occur each year. Dr. Eric Tongren discusses mistakes and oversights that put persons at risk. (Created: 5/16/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 6/12/2008 |
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Stay Afloat in Your Boat
In the United States, approximately 700 boating deaths occur each year, and this broadcast discusses mistakes and oversights that put persons at risk. (Created: 5/16/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 6/12/2008 |
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Staying Safe on the Water
In this podcast for all audiences, Dr. Julie Gilchrist from CDC’s Injury Center outlines tips for safe boating. (Created: 6/5/2008 by National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC)) Date Released: 6/8/2008 |
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Periodontal Disease and Diabetes - Summary
This podcast is for a professional audience and provides a brief description of periodontal disease as a complication of diabetes and the impact on overall diabetes management. (Created: 4/24/2008 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT), National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)) Date Released: 6/5/2008 |
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Winning the Global War Against Polio
Globally, polio remains in circulation in four countries (India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Nigeria). Dr. Steve Wassilak discusses methods used to help eradicate polio in these regions. (Created: 5/9/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 6/5/2008 |
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Winning the Global War Against Polio
Globally, polio remains in circulation in four countries (India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Nigeria), and this broadcast discusses methods used to help eradicate polio in these regions. (Created: 5/9/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 6/5/2008 |
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Preventing Vision Loss in Diabetes - Summary
This podcast is for a professional audience and briefly discusses how to prevent vision loss in people with diabetes. (Created: 4/24/2008 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT), National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)) Date Released: 6/4/2008 |
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Pharmacist's Role in Diabetes Care
This podcast is for a professional audience and discusses the role pharmacists can play on the diabetes care team, through collaborative practice agreements and medication therapy management. (Created: 5/19/2008 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT), National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)) Date Released: 6/4/2008 |
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Periodontal Disease and Diabetes
In this podcast for a professional audience, two dental professionals are interviewed about periodontal disease, diabetes complications, and the influence of poor oral health on blood glucose control. (Created: 5/19/2008 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT), National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)) Date Released: 6/4/2008 |
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Amputation Prevention in Diabetes - Summary
This podcast is for a professional audience and describes the increased risk of amputation among people with diabetes. It suggests resources for health care professionals to diagnose and treat people at high risk. (Created: 4/24/2008 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT), National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)) Date Released: 6/4/2008 |
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Amputation Prevention in Diabetes
In this podcast for a professional audience, a specialist from the American Podiatric Medical Association is interviewed about the prevention of limb amputation in people with diabetes. (Created: 5/19/2008 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT), National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)) Date Released: 6/4/2008 |
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Living with Diabetes and Vision Loss - Summary
This podcast is for a professional audience and briefly discusses how to help people manage diabetes in the face of vision loss. (Created: 4/24/2008 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT), National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)) Date Released: 6/4/2008 |
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Talk About Nitpicking! Summer Camp and Head Lice
Head lice are a fairly common problem, especially in preschool and elementary school children. This podcast will help you understand how people get head lice, and how to get rid of them! (Created: 5/30/2008 by National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, and Enteric Diseases (NCZVED), Division of Parasitic Diseases (DPD)) Date Released: 6/4/2008 |
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Pharmacist's Role in Diabetes Care - Summary
This podcast is for a professional audience and describes important contributions pharmacists can make to the team approach in diabetes care. (Created: 4/24/2008 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT), National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)) Date Released: 6/3/2008 |
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United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon Visits CDC
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon recently visited CDC and thanked CDC staff for their partnership with the WHO and contributions to meeting global health goals, including controlling malaria, reducing deaths from measles, working to eradicate polio and guinea worm, and containing avian flu. (Created: 5/8/2008 by Coordinating Office for Global Health (COGH)) Date Released: 6/2/2008 |
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Snuff Out Smoking
Smoke is dangerous whether you inhale it from a cigarette or breathe it from the air where others around you are smoking. Dr. Matthew McKenna discusses the effects of secondhand smoke and how it can be avoided. (Created: 5/23/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 5/29/2008 |
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Snuff Out Smoking
Secondhand smoke from cigarettes is dangerous, and this broadcast discusses its effects and how it can be avoided. (Created: 5/23/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 5/29/2008 |
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In Memoriam: Joshua Lederberg
In this podcast, Dr. Peter Drotman, Editor-In-Chief of the Emerging Infectious Disease journal speaks with Dr. Jim Hughes, about an article in the June 2008 issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases. They discuss Dr. Joshua Lederberg, globally recognized scientist, educator, national and Presidential scientific advisor, and Nobel Laureate who recently died at the age of 82. Dr Lederberg's early work in bacterial genetics virtually established the discipline of molecular biology, earning him a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1958 when he was only 33 years old. (Created: 5/29/2008 by Emerging Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 5/29/2008 |
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Malaria and Tropical Travel
Malaria is a serious mosquito-borne disease that can lead to death. This podcast discusses malaria risk when traveling to tropical areas, as well as how to protect yourself and your family from malaria infection. (Created: 5/15/2008 by NCZVED) Date Released: 5/29/2008 |
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Cryptosporidium and Giardia in Swimming Pools, Atlanta, Georgia
In this podcast, Dan Rutz speaks with Dr. Joan Shields, a guest researcher with the Healthy Swimming Program at CDC, about an article in June 2008 issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases reporting on the results of a test of swimming pools in the greater Atlanta, Georgia area. Dr. Shields tested 160 pools in metro Atlanta last year for Cryptosporidium and Giardia. These germs cause most recreational water associated outbreaks. (Created: 5/29/2008 by Emerging Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 5/29/2008 |
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Be Prepared for Hurricane Season
Stock your home with supplies, get an emergency kit for your car, know how to stay safe during the storm, and know what to do if evacuation orders are issued. (Created: 5/14/2008 by National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) and National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC)) Date Released: 5/23/2008 |
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Take Time to Save Your Life
The Pap smear is the most successful test available to prevent cervical cancer. Dr. Mona Saraiya discusses how a pap smear is performed and the age that women should begin having this test. (Created: 5/16/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 5/22/2008 |
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Take Time to Save Your Life
This broadcast discusses why a Pap smear is the most successful test available to prevent cervical cancer. (Created: 5/16/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 5/22/2008 |
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Power to Prevent: A Family Lifestyle Approach to Diabetes Prevention
This podcast delivers a diabetes prevention message tailored for African Americans. It also describes the NDEP's Power to Prevent: A Family Lifestyle Approach to Diabetes Prevention Curriculum. (Created: 3/15/2008 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT), National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)) Date Released: 5/21/2008 |
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Creating an Asthma-Friendly School
This podcast features real-life success stories of students with asthma who, thanks to their schools' implementation of asthma-friendly policies and programs, now have their asthma under control. (Created: 11/8/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH)) Date Released: 5/20/2008 |
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Staying Safe in the Water
In this podcast, Dr. Julie Gilchrist, a pediatrician and medical epidemiologist from CDC’s Injury Center, talks about staying safe in the water. Tips are for all audiences, with a focus on preventing drownings and keeping children safe in and around the pool, lake, or ocean. (Created: 5/15/2008 by National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC)) Date Released: 5/19/2008 |
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Gold Medal Travel Health Tips
This podcast gives tips for safe and healthy travel to China for the 2008 Olympic Games. (Created: 5/10/2008 by National Center for the Prevention, Detection and Control of Infectious Diseases (NCPDCID)) Date Released: 5/16/2008 |
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Watch Those Signs
Strokes are the third leading cause of death and the leading cause of disabilities among adults in the United States. Dr. Rob Merritt discusses how to decrease the risk for a stroke and common signs and symptoms associated with this event. (Created: 2/22/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 5/15/2008 |
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Watch Those Signs
This broadcast discusses how to decrease the risk for a stroke and common signs and symptoms associated with this event. (Created: 2/22/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 5/15/2008 |
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Evaluation in Health Communication and Marketing Campaigns: The Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Campaign
The CDC National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Disease (NCIRD) Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Campaign is launched each year to encourage people to get vaccinated to reduce the number of new influenza cases. Alan Janssen, Health Communication Specialist at NCIRD, provides details on the important role that health communication and marketing play in this campaign. (Created: 2/15/2008 by National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM)) Date Released: 5/14/2008 |
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Improve Health for All: REACH 2010
The future of health of the nation will be determined to a large extent by how effectively we work with communities to reduce and eliminate health disparities between non-minority and minority populations. This podcast illustrates CDC's REACH 2010 initiative – Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health – which funds innovative programs across the United States. (Created: 3/15/2005 by National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM)) Date Released: 5/12/2008 |
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The Healthiest Nation — Introduction
"The Healthiest Nation" is the inaugural event in a series of lectures intended to create a larger forum of discussion regarding health system transformation, health care reform, and health policies. CDC and Emory University’s Institute for Advanced Policy Solutions, in partnership with the CDC Foundation, sponsored these lectures. (Created: 1/30/2008 by CDC, Office of the Director, Office of Strategy and Innovation) Date Released: 5/12/2008 |
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The Healthiest Nation - Lecture
"The Healthiest Nation" is the inaugural event in a series of lectures intended to create a larger forum of discussion regarding health system transformation, health care reform, and health policies. CDC and Emory University’s Institute for Advanced Policy Solutions, in partnership with the CDC Foundation, sponsored these lectures. (Created: 1/30/2008 by CDC, Office of the Director, Office of Strategy and Innovation) Date Released: 5/12/2008 |
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The Healthiest Nation — Panel Discussion, Part 1
"The Healthiest Nation" is the inaugural event in a series of lectures intended to create a larger forum of discussion regarding health system transformation, health care reform, and health policies. CDC and Emory University's Institute for Advanced Policy Solutions, in partnership with the CDC Foundation, sponsored these lectures. (Created: 1/30/2008 by CDC, Office of the Director, Office of Strategy and Innovation) Date Released: 5/12/2008 |
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The Healthiest Nation — Panel Discussion, Part 2
"The Healthiest Nation" is the inaugural event in a series of lectures intended to create a larger forum of discussion regarding health system transformation, health care reform, and health policies. CDC and Emory University's Institute for Advanced Policy Solutions, in partnership with the CDC Foundation, sponsored these lectures. (Created: 1/30/2008 by CDC, Office of the Director, Office of Strategy and Innovation) Date Released: 5/12/2008 |
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The Healthiest Nation — Questions and Answers
"The Healthiest Nation" is the inaugural event in a series of lectures intended to create a larger forum of discussion regarding health system transformation, health care reform, and health policies. CDC and Emory University’s Institute for Advanced Policy Solutions, in partnership with the CDC Foundation, sponsored these lectures. (Created: 1/30/2008 by CDC, Office of the Director, Office of Strategy and Innovation) Date Released: 5/12/2008 |
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Sit and Suffer or Move and Mend
Approximately one of five U.S. adults and 300,000 children are affected by arthritis. Dr. Jennifer Hootman discusses ways to relieve the pain of arthritis, strengthen joints, and improve the use of affected areas.. (Created: 5/9/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 5/8/2008 |
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Sit and Suffer or Move and Mend
Approximately one of five U.S. adults and 300,000 children are affected by arthritis, and this broadcast discusses ways to relieve the pain of arthritis, strengthen joints, and improve the use of affected areas. (Created: 5/9/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 5/8/2008 |
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Walkable Communities
This podcast is for a general audience and discusses the benefits of walkable communities, as they relate to health, the environment, and social interaction. (Created: 4/18/2008 by NCEH/ATSDR) Date Released: 5/8/2008 |
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Going Green
This podcast is for a general audience and provides information on how to recycle, re-use, and restore. It also covers the benefits of “Going Green” on the environment, health, and social interaction. (Created: 4/18/2008 by NCEH/ATSDR) Date Released: 5/8/2008 |
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Partnering with the Media to Address HIV/AIDS
Presenter discusses using partners to reach target audience. (Created: 8/29/2007 by National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM)) Date Released: 5/6/2008 |
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HopeLab: Play That Works
Presenter discusses the design strategy utilized in social technology. (Created: 8/29/2007 by National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM)) Date Released: 5/6/2008 |
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Business-to-Business Marketing Viewpoints on Health Communications: Insights/Ideas from ISBM Research
Dr. Ralph Oliva, Institute for the Study of Business Markets, discusses health communications. (Created: 8/29/2007 by National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM)) Date Released: 5/6/2008 |
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Social Marketing of Telehealth
Dr. Pamela Whitten, Michigan State University, discusses the benefits of telehealth, and its use to communicate with people across long distances. (Created: 8/29/2007 by National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM)) Date Released: 5/6/2008 |
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Reducción del crimen juvenil
El sistema judicial de Estados Unidos está saturado de casos de delincuentes juveniles acusados de cometer crímenes violentos. Si bien existen muchos programas para rehabilitar a los adolescentes, hay otros programas que se orientan a prevenir que los jóvenes comiencen a delinquir. Los programas escolares de prevención de la violencia han demostrado su eficacia en la reducción de la violencia, el ausentismo escolar, el abuso de las drogas y la delincuencia. (Created: 3/2/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 5/5/2008 |
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Rising Tide of Diabetes Among Pacific Islanders
This podcast focuses on the diabetes epidemic among Pacific Islanders and includes an interview with a Samoan/Tongan American woman whose family has been heavily impacted by diabetes. Information on diabetes prevention and control is highlighted. (Created: 4/18/2008 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT) and Office of Dispute Resolution and Equal Employment Opportunity, Office of the Director (OD)) Date Released: 5/2/2008 |
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Help Your Teen Driver Stay Safe
Graduated drivers licensing, or GDL, is a system implemented in most states to help teens get safer experience on the roads as they learn to drive. This podcast, for parents of teen drivers, talks about GDL and how it can keep teens safer on the roads- during prom season and all year long. (Created: 5/1/2008 by National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of Injury Response) Date Released: 5/2/2008 |
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Rising Tide of Diabetes Among Asian Americans
This podcast describes the impact of diabetes among Asian Americans and includes an interview with a Cambodian American woman who has diabetes. It also includes information on diabetes prevention and control. (Created: 4/18/2008 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT) and Office of Dispute Resolution and Equal Employment Opportunity, Office of the Director (OD)) Date Released: 5/2/2008 |
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Stopping the Silent Killer: Hepatitis B Among Asian Americans
This podcast discusses an underappreciated health threat to many Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States: chronic infection with the hepatitis B virus. Dr. John Ward, director of CDC's Division of Viral Hepatitis, and Dr. Sam So, founder of the Asian Liver Center at Stanford University, address the importance of testing, vaccination, and care to prevent serious health consequences from this "silent" disease. (Created: 4/18/2008 by National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP), Division of Viral Hepatitis (DVH) and Office of Dispute Resolution and Equal Employment Opportunity, Office of the Director (OD) ) Date Released: 5/1/2008 |
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A Shot in the Dark
Unlike other vaccines, the composition of the influenza vaccination changes every year based on researchers’ best guess regarding the flu strains most likely to be in circulation the following season. Dr. David Shay discusses why an annual influenza vaccination is the best way to avoid a serious case of the flu. (Created: 4/18/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 5/1/2008 |
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A Shot in the Dark
This broadcast discusses why an annual influenza vaccination is the best way to avoid a serious case of the flu. (Created: 4/18/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 5/1/2008 |
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Safe Drinking Water
Listen to this podcast to learn more about the steps that are taken to bring you clean tap water. (Created: 4/23/2008 by National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, and Enteric Diseases (NCZVED)) Date Released: 5/1/2008 |
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Fight the Bite
This podcast discusses West Nile Virus and Lyme disease and offers strategies to reduce the risk of mosquito and tick bites. (Created: 4/30/2008 by National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, and Enteric Diseases (NCZVED), Division of Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases (DVBID)) Date Released: 4/30/2008 |
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The Mystery of Increased Hospitalizations of Elderly Patients
Pneumonia is a common illness that affects millions of people in the United States every year. In some people, particularly the elderly and those who are ill from pre-existing conditions, bacterial pneumonia may follow influenza or even a common cold. Dr. Martin Meltzer, discusses two articles in the May 2008 issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases journal about increased pneumonia-related hospitalizations of elderly patients in England. (Created: 4/15/2008 by Emerging Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 4/30/2008 |
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Slowing the Next Pandemic: Survey of Community Mitigation Strategies
During the next influenza pandemic, it will take time to develop a vaccine and there may be limited medication to treat or prevent illness. To slow the spread of disease, CDC and other public health officials will likely ask Americans to decrease contact with others through altering work schedules, school dismissals and other measures. Researchers recently surveyed the public to see whether people could follow those recommendations and what kind of impact they might have. (Created: 4/15/2008 by Emerging Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 4/29/2008 |
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Vacune a sus niños contra la gripe
Si bien la gripe afecta a personas de todas las edades, los médicos recomiendan la vacunación de los bebés de entre 6 y 23 meses de edad, debido a que su recuperación es más difícil. De hecho los niños menores de 2 años que contraen gripe corren el riesgo de hospitalización. La vacuna pediátrica contra la gripe ha demostrado ser muy efectiva para el grupo de niños menores de 2 años. La gripe es una enfermedad de serias consecuencias, y en su temporada más alta, la vacuna contra la gripe es una prioridad para los niños menores de 2 años. (Created: 3/2/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 4/28/2008 |
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Blogging for Change: Connecting Through Conversation
This podcast discusses the use of blogging to facilitate change. (Created: 8/29/2007 by National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM)) Date Released: 4/25/2008 |
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Stop the Belly-Aching
Rotavirus, an illness characterized by diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration, affects nearly every child aged less than five years. Ms. Haley Clayton discusses a vaccine that prevents rotavirus. (Created: 4/18/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 4/24/2008 |
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Stop the Belly-Aching
This broadcast discusses a vaccine that prevents rotavirus, an illness that affects nearly every child aged less than five years. (Created: 4/18/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 4/24/2008 |
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What Do CDC’s Autism and HIV Campaigns Have In Common?
This podcast discusses the application of new and innovative behavioral frameworks in campaign development and implementation. (Created: 8/29/2007 by National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM)) Date Released: 4/23/2008 |
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The Effects and Impact of Communication Technologies in Health Marketing - Introduction
Introduction to panel session discussing communication technologies in health marketing. (Created: 8/29/2007 by National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM)) Date Released: 4/22/2008 |
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Convergence of Diffusion and Social Marketing Concepts to Disseminate Evidence-Based Public Health Practices
Presenters discuss the roles of diffusion and social marketing concepts in disseminating evidence-based public health practices. (Created: 8/29/2007 by National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM)) Date Released: 4/22/2008 |
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Changing the Built Environment through Grass-Roots Media Advocacy
A look at how one town sets out to change the environment using grass-roots media advocacy. (Created: 8/29/2007 by National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM)) Date Released: 4/22/2008 |
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Usted PUEDE hacer algo para prevenir los defectos congénitos
Para reducir defectos del tubo neural tales como espina bífida y anencefalia, las mujeres en edad reproductiva deben consumir cuando menos 400 microgramos diarios de ácido fólico sintetizado, ya sea en una ración de cereal enriquecido en el desayuno o a manera de suplementos. Además, las mujeres deben consumir alimentos naturalmente ricos en folato como jugo de naranja, fresas, melón, espárragos, brócoli, arbejas disecadas y frijoles, así como vegetales de hojas verdes. (Created: 3/2/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 4/21/2008 |
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Malaria Matters
This podcast gives an overview of malaria, including prevention and treatment, and what CDC is doing to help control and prevent malaria globally. (Created: 4/18/2008 by National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, and Enteric Diseases (NCZVED)) Date Released: 4/18/2008 |
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Have a Happy Birthday
Postpartum depression (PPD), which occurs in up to one-fifth of women in the United States, is a period of gloom and despair that can last for many weeks after giving birth. Dr. Corrine Williams discusses the causes of PPD and treatments, including talk therapy and antidepressants. (Created: 4/11/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 4/17/2008 |
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Have a Happy Birthday
Postpartum depression (PPD) occurs in up to one fifth of women in the United States, and this broadcast discusses causes of PPD and treatments, including talk therapy and antidepressants. (Created: 4/11/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 4/17/2008 |
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Using Communication and Marketing to Influence "Place" – Introduction
Edward Maibach, MPH, PhD, Professor, George Washington University and George Mason University introduces the panel session which discusses using health communication and marketing to influence place. (Created: 8/29/2007 by National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM)) Date Released: 4/16/2008 |
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Using Interactive Media in CDC's Health Marketing and Communication Activities
Erin Edgerton, National Center for Health Marketing, discusses the role and use of interactive media at CDC. (Created: 8/29/2007 by National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM)) Date Released: 4/16/2008 |
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Pruebas de detección habituales previenen el cáncer colorrectal
El cáncer colorrectal es el segundo tipo de cáncer que causa más muertes en Estados Unidos. Este cáncer afecta a hombres y mujeres de todos los grupos étnicos y raciales, pero es más común en las personas mayores de 50 años. El cáncer colorrectal se puede prevenir. Las pruebas periódicas pueden detectar pólipos en el colon que pueden ser retirados antes de convertirse en cáncer. Las personas de 50 años o más, con antecedentes familiares de este cáncer, deben ver al doctor para hacerse prueabas periódicas. (Created: 3/2/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 4/14/2008 |
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The Road Less Traveled
A West Virginia study determined that during an eight-year period, 250 persons died in all-terrain–vehicle (ATV) crashes. Dr. Aron Hall discusses the causes of ATV crashes and the recommended safety precautions for ATV riders, including rider training and helmet use. (Created: 3/28/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 4/10/2008 |
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The Road Less Traveled
A West Virginia study determined that during an eight-year period, 250 persons died in all-terrain–vehicle (ATV) crashes. Dr. Aron Hall discusses the causes of ATV crashes and the recommended safety precautions for ATV riders, including rider training and helmet use. (Created: 3/28/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 4/10/2008 |
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Report Card on Food Safety
Listen to this podcast to learn more about how you can reduce your risk of foodborne illness. (Created: 3/28/2008 by Division of Foodborne, Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases) Date Released: 4/10/2008 |
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Prom Health and Safety Tips
Follow these tips to make sure your prom is safe and healthy! (Created: 4/9/2008 by CDC, Office of Women's Health) Date Released: 4/9/2008 |
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La enfermedad de Chagas ya no es tan exótica
Este podcast tiene el propósito de informar a los profesionales de la salud sobre la enfermedad de Chagas, su diagnóstico y tratamiento, así como orientar en la identificación de pacientes infectados. (Created: 4/3/2008 by National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, and Enteric Diseases (NCZVED)) Date Released: 4/9/2008 |
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Chagas Disease: No Longer Exotic
This podcast is designed to inform health care providers about Chagas disease, diagnosis, and treatment and to assist in identifying infected patients. (Created: 4/3/2008 by National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, and Enteric Diseases (NCZVED)) Date Released: 4/8/2008 |
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Las piscinas bajo techo pueden representar un riesgo grave para la salud
La natación es la actividad recreativa más popular entre los niños y el segundo ejercicio que más se practica en todo Estados Unidos. Un mantenimiento inadecuado del agua de una piscina bajo techo representa un riesgo grave de exposición química a la cloramina, un gas que se forma rápidamente y puede alcanzar niveles tóxicos en espacios con mala ventilación. Las reacciones alérgicas a la cloramina son comunes. Los visitantes no deben ingresar a las áreas de una piscina bajo techo que tengan un fuerte olor a cloro y deben notificar a los responsables de la piscina sobre los posibles casos de dificultades respiratorias o irritación en los ojos asociados a este olor. (Created: 3/2/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 4/7/2008 |
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Marketing Health and Climate Change Messages to your Audiences
This podcast informs public health partners about strategies to market health and climate change messages to multi-sector audiences. This podcast is a joint collaboration between the National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) and the National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM) in support of National Public Health Week 2008. (Created: 4/2/2008 by National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM)) Date Released: 4/7/2008 |
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Timber!
Logging is one of the five most dangerous jobs in the world. Dr. Scott Laney discusses how injuries can be prevented and explains why only professional loggers should be hired for tree felling. (Created: 3/14/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 4/3/2008 |
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Timber!
Felling your backyard tree could be fatal — logging is one of the five most dangerous jobs in the world — and this broadcast discusses the cause of injuries and how to prevent them. (Created: 3/14/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 4/3/2008 |
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Preparing Students to be Good and Healthy Citizens in the 21st Century
This podcast highlights how colleges and universities are beginning to rethink how to prepare students to be good and healthy citizens in the 21st century, and they are finding that an understanding of public health is an essential ingredient. This podcast lets students know that the public health workforce can use their talents—that public health professionals are making a difference in the lives of Americans and around the world. (Created: 3/1/2008 by Office of Workforce and Career Development (OWCD)) Date Released: 4/1/2008 |
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La actividad física es importante para los adultos
con discapacidades
En Estados Unidos más de una cuarta parte de los adultos con discapacidades son físicamente inactivos. Los programas de actividades físicas adecuados a las necesidades individuales proporcionan muchos beneficios a la salud, pero todavía enfrentan limitaciones como la falta de espacios, de instalaciones y de equipo. Los CDC financian proyectos elaborados para promover la salud y el bienestar de las personas con discapacidades en 16 estados. Es muy importante superar las barreras que se interponen a la promoción de servicios de salud a fin que estos adultos alcancen su estado de salud óptimo. (Created: 3/2/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 3/31/2008 |
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Don't Pass on this Test
In the United States, adults over age 50 years are at greatest risk for colorectal cancer, the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Dr. Djenaba Joseph discusses the importance of regular screening tests, early detection, and knowing warning signs, including a change in bowel habits, blood in the stool, and abdominal pain. (Created: 3/14/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 3/27/2008 |
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Don't Pass on this Test
In the United States, the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths is colorectal cancer, and this broadcast discusses the importance of the population at greatest risk, adults over age 50 years, having regular screening tests. (Created: 3/14/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 3/27/2008 |
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Incendios forestales: Una creciente amenaza en EE. UU
Cada año se registran más de 2,200 incendios forestales en Estados Unidos. En marzo del 2006 los residentes de la franja limítrofe de Texas enfrentaron más de una semana de incendios forestales destructivos que dejaron 12 muertos y daños materiales de más de 16 millones de dólares. En el 2004, los incendios forestales quemaron 8 millones de acres en 40 estados. Para obtener más información para prevenir futuras tragedias ocasionadas por incendios forestales consulte http://www.emergency.cdc.gov. (Created: 3/2/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 3/24/2008 |
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Learn More About Cerebral Palsy
This podcast describes the causes, preventions, types, and signs and symptoms of cerebral palsy. (Created: 3/30/2008 by National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities ) Date Released: 3/21/2008 |
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Listen to Your Heart
Each year, approximately half a million Americans die from a heart attack. Dr. Robert Merritt discusses the causes of heart attacks and the advancements in drug treatments and new cardiac technologies, including automated external defibrillators. (Created: 3/20/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 3/20/2008 |
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Listen to Your Heart
Each year, approximately half a million Americans die from a heart attack, and this broadcast discusses common symptoms of an impending heart attack. (Created: 3/20/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 3/20/2008 |
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Fumadores: ¡Nunca es tarde para dejar de fumar!
Cada año en Estados Unidos se registran 438 mil muertes atribuidas al consumo del tabaco, y los cuidados de salud y pérdidas en la productividad implican un costo de 167 mil millones de dólares. A pesar de estas cifras, más de una cuarta parte de los adultos jóvenes siguen fumando. A cualquier edad, el dejar de fumar trae de inmediato grandes beneficios a la salud, pero los mayores beneficios pueden ser para las personas que dejan el cigarrillo antes de cumplir 35 años. Deje de fumar antes de que el daño sea irreparable. (Created: 3/2/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 3/17/2008 |
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Living in a Clean and Healthy World
This podcast is about the importance of effective sanitation programs and steps people can take to stay healthy, including proper hand washing. (Created: 3/12/2008 by Division of Parasitic Diseases) Date Released: 3/17/2008 |
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Protecting Yourself and Your Family Against Poisonings
Dr. Len Paulozzi, Medical Epidemiologist in CDC's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention, offers some poisoning prevention tips for audiences of all ages. (Created: 3/4/2008 by National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of Injury Response) Date Released: 3/17/2008 |
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Falls Among Older Adults
Falls are the leading cause of injury, death, and emergency department visits for people over age 65 years. Dr. Judy Stevens discusses the causes of these falls and how they can be prevented, including exercising, which increases muscle strength and improves balance and coordination. (Created: 3/7/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 3/13/2008 |
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Falls Among Older Adults
Falls are the leading cause of injuries for people over age 65 years, and this broadcast discusses the causes of these falls and how to prevent them. (Created: 3/7/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 3/13/2008 |
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Mother Love: Diabetes is Not Your Destiny
This podcast featuring Mother Love, co-host of dLifeTV, motivational speaker, and humorist, promotes healthy ways to control diabetes. (Created: 11/8/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT), National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)) Date Released: 3/11/2008 |
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Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Dr. Kevin Fenton talks about the importance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. He urges viewers to get tested for HIV and to encourage others to get tested. (Created: 1/30/2007 by The National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)) Date Released: 3/10/2008 |
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Ground Water Awareness
Protecting our water resources from contamination is a major concern. This podcast emphasizes the importance of private well maintenance and water testing. (Created: 3/6/2008 by NCEH/ATSDR - Division of Parasitic Diseases; Division of Foodborne, Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases; and Office of Global Health ) Date Released: 3/10/2008 |
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Buenas noticias sobre el cáncer de mama
El cáncer de mama es el cáncer que se diagnostica con más frecuencia en las mujeres de Estados Unidos. Las tasas de cáncer de mama local e invasivo han ido disminuyendo en los años recientes, y esta tendencia fue más pronunciada entre 2002 y 2003. Estas disminuciones en las tasas se han registrado en varios grupos definidos tanto por la edad como por la etapa de la vida, y en la mayoría de los grupos étnicos y raciales. Las disminuciones en el 2003 se registraron principalmente en mujeres de 50 años o más. En el futuro, los estudios deben tratar de determinar las causas que han hecho posible estas disminuciones en el número de casos diagnosticados. (Created: 3/2/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 3/10/2008 |
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Preventing Older Adult Falls and TBI
This podcast provides tips on how older adults can prevent falls and related injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries (TBI). (Created: 3/5/2008 by National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC)) Date Released: 3/7/2008 |
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No Rest for the Weary
Seventy million Americans are affected by sleeping loss and sleeping disorders. Sleeplessness can lead to accidents, injuries, depression, and an inability to handle work responsibilities. Dr. Lela McKnight-Eily discusses sleeping loss and sleeping disorders and their negative effects on health, including diabetes, obesity, depression, and anxiety. (Created: 2/29/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 3/6/2008 |
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No Rest for the Weary
This broadcast discusses sleeping loss and sleeping disorders and their negative effects on health, including diabetes, obesity, depression, and anxiety. (Created: 2/29/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 3/6/2008 |
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¿Qué influencia tienen los anuncios de bebidas alcohólicas en los adolescentes?
Cada año mueren en Estados Unidos 4,500 adolescentes a consecuencia del consumo excesivo de alcohol. Existe una correlación entre la cantidad de exposición a la publicidad del alcohol y el consumo de alcohol en menores de edad. Los padres deben tener en cuenta que sus hijos adolescentes están expuestos a los anuncios del acohol, tanto en los medios impresos como en la televisión, y deben recordarles sobre los peligros de tomar alcohol. (Created: 3/2/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 3/3/2008 |
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Measles Can Travel
In the United States, measles is no longer a major health concern because most people have been vaccinated against the disease. However, outbreaks of the childhood illness can still occur. A major international sporting event for children, held in the United States in August 2007, resulted in seven people being diagnosed with the measles. Virtually all measles outbreaks in the United States today are caused by someone bringing the disease in from another country and spreading it to others. Such was the case in this most recent outbreak. This broadcast discusses this outbreak and steps that can be taken to prevent future outbreaks. (Created: 2/22/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 2/28/2008 |
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Measles Can Travel
In the United States, measles is no longer a major health concern because most people have been vaccinated against the disease. However, outbreaks of the childhood illness can still occur. A major international sporting event for children, held in the United States in August 2007, resulted in seven people being diagnosed with the measles. Virtually all measles outbreaks in the United States today are caused by someone bringing the disease in from another country and spreading it to others. Such was the case in this most recent outbreak. This broadcast discusses this outbreak and steps that can be taken to prevent future outbreaks. (Created: 2/22/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 2/28/2008 |
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Influenza Vaccination Now Recommended for Children 6 months to 18 years of Age
This podcast provides information on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices February 27, 2008 recommendation that children 6 months to 18 years of age get an influenza vaccination. (Created: 2/27/2008 by Office of the Director, Division of Media Relations) Date Released: 2/27/2008 |
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¡No se tome ese trago si cree que está embarazada (o está tratando de quedar embarazada)!
Este podcast habla de los peligros de beber alcohol durante el embarazo. (Created: 12/14/2007 by National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD)) Date Released: 2/27/2008 |
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Diez consejos para prevenir infecciones durante el embarazo
Este podcast ofrece 10 consejos para prevenir infecciones durante el embarazo. (Created: 12/14/2007 by National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD)) Date Released: 2/27/2008 |
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Si usted está embarazada, no fume
Este podcast explica los peligros de fumar durante el embarazo, tanto para la madre como para el bebé en desarrollo, y ofrece información sobre cómo buscar ayuda para dejar de fumar para siempre. (Created: 12/14/2007 by National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD)) Date Released: 2/27/2008 |
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Tres consejos para un viaje sano y salvo
La subdivisión de la salud del viajero y de importación de animales se complace en presentar estos consejos de viaje y les desea a todos un viaje sano y salvo. (Created: 2/1/2008 by National Center for the Prevention, Detection and Control of Infectious Diseases (NCPDCID)) Date Released: 2/27/2008 |
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The Choking Game Can Be Deadly
It’s called the “choking game,” but it’s no game, and there are no winners. Some kids are choking themselves or each other, by hand or with some form of noose. The intent is to get a high, caused by a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain. Tragically, this so-called ‘game’ sometimes goes too far and results in death. In this broadcast, Dr. Robin Toblin discusses this latest activity and steps that can be taken to bring an end to this deadly game. (Created: 2/15/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 2/21/2008 |
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The Choking Game Can Be Deadly
It’s called the “choking game,” but it’s no game, and there are no winners. Some kids are choking themselves or each other, by hand or with some form of noose. The intent is to get a high, caused by a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain. Tragically, this so-called ‘game’ sometimes goes too far and results in death. This podcast discusses this latest activity and steps that can be taken to bring an end to this deadly game. (Created: 2/15/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 2/21/2008 |
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Disparities in Arctic Health
Life at the top of the globe is drastically different. Harsh climate devoid of sunlight part of the year, pockets of extreme poverty, and lack of physical infrastructure interfere with healthcare and public health services. Learn about the challenges of people in the Arctic and how research and the International Polar Year address them. (Created: 2/4/2008 by Emerging Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 2/20/2008 |
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Determining the Quality of Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
The possibility of an avian flu pandemic has given Tamiflu attention. Because of fear of a pandemic, this drug has been in high demand. Unfortunately, this demand has prompted production of counterfeit Tamiflu. CDC's Dr. Mike Green discusses a test that is simple and affordable and can test the quality of products purported to be oseltamivir (Tamiflu). (Created: 2/4/2008 by Emerging Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 2/20/2008 |
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Expanding CDC's Global Impact: Collaborative Partnerships in Health Communication and Marketing
Melinda Frost of the Global Communication and Marketing Team in CDC’s National Center for Health Marketing oversees NCHM’s international communications and marketing program. Melinda elaborates on the functions of the global health marketing team and discusses some global health communication strategies used by the team. (Created: 11/2/2007 by National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM)) Date Released: 2/19/2008 |
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When Closeness Goes Wrong
Over the previous several decades, intimate partner violence has been recognized as behavior that seriously harms the person who experiences it and the children who see it happen. Dr. Michele Black discusses a link between intimate partner violence and illnesses, including asthma, arthritis, stroke, increased heavy or binge drinking, smoking, and risk factors such as HIV or sexually transmitted diseases. (Created: 2/8/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 2/14/2008 |
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When Closeness Goes Wrong
Over the previous several decades, intimate partner violence has been recognized as behavior that seriously harms the person who experiences it and the children who see it happen. This podcast discusses a link between intimate partner violence and illnesses, including asthma, arthritis, stroke, increased heavy or binge drinking, smoking, and risk factors such as HIV or sexually transmitted diseases. (Created: 2/8/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 2/14/2008 |
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Cough and Cold Medications for Children
This podcast discusses the safety concerns of cough and cold medications and children. (Created: 1/30/2008 by Office of the Director, Division of Media Relations) Date Released: 2/8/2008 |
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Medicamentos para la tos y el resfriado y los niños
Este podcast habla sobre las preocupaciones de salud relaciondas con el consumo de medicamentos para la tos y el resfriado en los niños, sin la supervisión de los padres. (Created: 1/30/2008 by Office of the Director, Division of Media Relations) Date Released: 2/8/2008 |
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The Three P's of Safe and Healthy Travel
This podcast gives international travelers simple tips on how they can be proactive, prepared, and protected when planning a trip abroad. (Created: 2/1/2008 by National Center for the Prevention, Detection and Control of Infectious Diseases (NCPDCID)) Date Released: 2/8/2008 |
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The Trouble with Turtles
In October 2007, the North Carolina Department of Health reported more than 100 cases of Salmonella infections, primarily caused by Salmonella bacteria in turtles, in 33 states. The majority of infections were in young children. In this broadcast, Dr. Mark Sotir discusses methods to avoid Salmonella infection, including keeping turtles out of households with children aged less than five years. (Created: 1/25/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 2/7/2008 |
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The Trouble with Turtles
In October 2007, the North Carolina Department of Health reported more than 100 cases of Salmonella infections, primarily caused by Salmonella bacteria in turtles, in 33 states. The majority of infections were in young children. This podcast discusses methods to avoid Salmonella infection, including keeping turtles out of households with children aged less than five years. (Created: 1/25/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 2/7/2008 |
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Getting Sick Stinks! A message (just for kids): Stay healthy during the Lunar New Year
This podcast is intended for kids who are traveling with their families to Asia for Lunar New Year celebrations. A special character gives kids valuable health advice, presented in a way that is fun and entertaining. (Created: 2/1/2008 by National Center for the Prevention, Detection and Control of Infectious Diseases (NCPDCID)) Date Released: 2/1/2008 |
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Staying Healthy When a Baby's on the Way
CMV, the abbreviation for cytomegalovirus, is an infection that can cause serious birth defects in unborn babies. In this broadcast, Dr. Michael Cannon discusses the ways pregnant women can prevent CMV infection by practicing common hygiene, which includes careful hand washing and avoiding contact with saliva and other fluids from young children. (Created: 1/25/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 1/31/2008 |
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Staying Healthy When a Baby's on the Way
CMV, the abbreviation for cytomegalovirus, is an infection that can cause serious birth defects in unborn babies. This podcast discusses the ways pregnant women can prevent CMV infection by practicing common hygiene, which includes careful hand washing and avoiding contact with saliva and other fluids from young children. (Created: 1/25/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 1/31/2008 |
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Healthy Travel for Lunar New Year
In this podcast, Dr. Phyllis Kozarsky, a CDC travel health expert, gives health advice and tips for those traveling to Asia for Lunar New Year celebrations (February 7, 2008). (Created: 1/24/2008 by National Center for the Prevention, Detection and Control of Infectious Diseases (NCPDCID)) Date Released: 1/28/2008 |
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If You’re Pregnant, Don’t Smoke
This podcast describes the dangers of smoking during pregnancy for the woman and her unborn baby, and offers information about how to get help to quit smoking for good. (Created: 12/14/2007 by National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD)) Date Released: 1/24/2008 |
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Keeping Schools Safe from Violence
During 1992 to 2006, rates of student homicides in schools decreased. But they stabilized during the years 1999 to 2006 when 116 students were killed in homicide events that occurred in schools. In this broadcast, Dr. Jeffrey Hall talks to parents, teachers, students, and researchers about preventing such events and discusses the prevention measures recommended by the National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center. (Created: 1/18/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 1/24/2008 |
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Keeping Schools Safe from Violence
During 1992 to 2006, rates of student homicides in schools decreased. But they stabilized during the years 1999 to 2006 when 116 students were killed in homicide events that occurred in schools. This podcast discusses preventing such events and the prevention measures recommended by the National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center. (Created: 1/18/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 1/24/2008 |
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Dengue Fever Seroprevalence and Risk Factors, Texas–Mexico Border, 2004
Dengue fever is both endemic and underrecognized along a section of the southern Texas–Mexico border, and low income is a primary risk factor for infection. As part of a special section on Global Poverty and Human Development, Dr. Joan Marie Brunkard discusses a dengue seroprevalence survey in this region and what can be done to help prevent infection and to identify and treat those who are infected. (Created: 11/1/2007 by Emerging Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 1/24/2008 |
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El “ABC” de la hepatitis
Los virus de la hepatitis aguda A, B y C son objeto de una vigilancia epidemiológica nacional. Entre 1995 y 2005, las tasas de hepatitis aguda por estos tres tipos de virus disminuyeron en forma drástica. Esta reducción fue una de las consecuencias de la implementación de estrategias de prevención globales para cada enfermedad, entre las que se incluye la disponibilidad de vacunas eficaces contra las hepatitis A y B. (Created: 3/2/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 1/18/2008 |
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Prueba del VIH: porque saber, ayuda
Cerca de una cuarta parte del millón de residentes en Estados Unidos que actualmente viven con el VIH no saben que están infectados por el VIH. Un estudio recientemente publicado sobre las pruebas rutinarias del VIH que se ofrecen a personas que acuden a las salas de emergencia de los hospitales concluyó que todos los establecimientós médicos (p.ej., salas de emergencia, clínicas de cuidados médicos primarios, clínicas comunitarias, hospitales para atención de pacientes internados y clínicas para cuidados de emergencia) deberían ofrecer a los pacientes estas pruebas del VIH. (Created: 6/22/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 1/18/2008 |
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Malaria: La prevención es la mejor defensa
La mayoría de las infecciones por malaria (o paludismo) en Estados Unidos afectan a personas que han viajado a lugares donde todavía es común la malaria. Este informe resume los casos de malaria en personas que presentaron síntomas de la enfermedad en 2005 y también resume las tendencias de los años anteriores. (Created: 6/8/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 1/18/2008 |
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¡El Virus del Nilo Occidental todavía es un problema!
Cada verano trae consigo meriendas al aire libre, barbacoas y desafortunadamente, la posibilidad de adquirir el Virus del Nilo Occidental que es transmitido por los mosquitos. El Virus del Nilo Occidental es un arbovirus que desde 1999 se ha ido extendiendo hacia las regiones del occidente. Se considera como un virus endémico en todo los Estados Unidos lo que significa que llegó para quedarse. En todos los 48 estados continentales se han presentado casos en seres humanos, excepto en Maine. (Created: 8/17/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 1/18/2008 |
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¡Atención!
La conmoción cerebral, o lesión traumática cerebral leve, es una de las lesiones más frecuentes en los deportes juveniles organizados. Puede ocurrir sin que la persona pierda el conocimiento y los síntomas pueden durar minutos, días, meses o hasta más. Por esta razón, es importante reconocerla y tratarla de inmediato. Los CDC han elaborado la iniciativa “Heads Up” (en español “Atención: Conmociones cerebrales en el deporte juvenil”). Se trata de una herramienta gratuita para ayudar a los entrenadores de deportes juveniles, padres y atletas, a que reconozcan y reaccionen pronto ante los síntomas de conmoción cerebral. Puede consultar http://www.cdc.gov/concussioninyouthsports/default_spanish.htm. (Created: 7/27/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 1/18/2008 |
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Wash Your Hands – Don't Share Germs!
Norovirus, a virus that can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, is very contagious. Symptoms usually last from one to three days and can lead to dehydration. In this broadcast, Dr. Shua Chai will talk about an outbreak of norovirus in a school in Washingon, DC and what parents, teachers, and students can do to prevent such outbreaks from occurring. (Created: 1/4/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 1/17/2008 |
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Wash Your Hands – Don't Share Germs!
Norovirus, a virus that can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, is very contagious. Symptoms usually last from one to three days and can lead to dehydration. This podcast discusses an outbreak of norovirus in a school in Washington, DC and what parents, teachers, and students can do to prevent such outbreaks from occurring. (Created: 1/4/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 1/17/2008 |
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What is Health Marketing and Health Communication?
Dr. Jay Bernhardt, Director of CDC’s National Center for Health Marketing, talks about the health marketing functions and activities at CDC and provides several examples of health marketing in action. (Created: 12/7/2007 by National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM)) Date Released: 1/17/2008 |
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Put Down That Drink if You Are Pregnant (or Trying to Be)!
This podcast discusses the danger of drinking alcohol during pregnancy. (Created: 12/14/2007 by National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD)) Date Released: 1/17/2008 |
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Ten Tips to Prevent Infections During Pregnancy
This podcast gives 10 tips for preventing infections during pregnancy. (Created: 12/14/2007 by National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD)) Date Released: 1/10/2008 |
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Stray Kitten, Scary Problem, Safety First
Contact with stray, unowned, or otherwise unfamiliar animals can sometimes result in exposure to rabies. In this broadcast, Dr. Kira Christian discusses a recent multistate investigation that involved several children and adults who had handled a stray kitten during a sporting event. (Created: 1/4/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 1/10/2008 |
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Stray Kitten, Scary Problem, Safety First
Contact with stray, unowned, or otherwise unfamiliar animals can sometimes result in exposure to rabies. This podcast discusses a recent multistate investigation that involved several children and adults who had handled a stray kitten during a sporting event. (Created: 1/4/2008 by MMWR) Date Released: 1/10/2008 |
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Increase in Clostridium difficile-related Mortality Rates, United States, 1999–2004
Deaths related to Clostridium difficile are on the rise in the United States. Matthew Redelings from the Los Angeles County Department of Health discusses the increase and what can be done to prevent this infection. (Created: 1/8/2008 by Emerging Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 1/8/2008 |
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Folic Acid: Helping to Ensure a Healthy Pregnancy
Women should take 400 micrograms of folic acid every day before and during early pregnancy to help prevent certain birth defects. (Created: 12/14/2007 by National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD)) Date Released: 1/3/2008 |
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Ácido fólico: Asegúrese de tomarlo antes de quedar embarazada
Las mujeres deben tomar 400 microgramos de ácido fólico a diario antes de quedar embarazadas y durante las primeras semanas del embarazo, para ayudar a prevenir algunos defectos congénitos. (Created: 12/14/2007 by National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD)) Date Released: 1/3/2008 |
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2007 National HIV Prevention Conference Summary
Dr. Kevin Fenton summarizes some of the highlights of the 2007 National HIV Prevention Conference and provides information on how to view and/or download many of the presentations from the conference at www.2007nhpc.org. (Created: 12/20/2007 by National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)) Date Released: 12/20/2007 |
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History of Bioterrorism: Anthrax
Anthrax made the headlines earlier this decade when it was sent through the mail in powder form, infecting and killing people who came in contact with the deadly agent. But anthrax is not new to the bioterrorism arsenal. It has a long history. (Created: 11/23/2003 by CDC Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Program) Date Released: 12/20/2007 |
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Reporting on the Flu: Who, When, Where
CDC recommends that anyone who has not received the flu vaccine can still be protected if they are vaccinated during the remainder of the flu season. In this broadcast, Dr. Anthony Fiore discusses the number of cases that have occurred in the United States during this season and the people who should be vaccinated because of their general health. Flu vaccine is still available in the United States. (Created: 11/23/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 12/20/2007 |
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Reporting on the Flu: Who, When, Where
CDC recommends that anyone who has not received the flu vaccine can still be protected if they are vaccinated during the remainder of the flu season. This podcast discusses the number of cases that have occurred in the United States during this season and the people who should be vaccinated because of their general health. Flu vaccine is still available in the United States. (Created: 11/23/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 12/20/2007 |
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Twelve Holiday Health and Safety Tips
Give the gift of health and safety to yourself and others by following these holiday tips. (Created: 12/14/2007 by CDC, Office of Women's Health) Date Released: 12/17/2007 |
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Recognizing Frostbite
Protect yourself from frostbite. When outdoors, wear warm clothing, such as hats, gloves and jackets. (Created: 11/1/2007 by Emergency Communications System) Date Released: 12/13/2007 |
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Preventing Hypothermia and Frostbite
Protect yourself against hypothermia and frostbite during cold weather. Wear warm clothing that covers your skin and remove any wet clothing immediately. (Created: 11/1/2007 by Emergency Communications System) Date Released: 12/13/2007 |
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Recognizing Hypothermia
Hypothermia is a serious medical condition that strikes during very cold weather or when people are chilled from rain, sweat, or cold water. (Created: 11/1/2007 by Emergency Communications System) Date Released: 12/13/2007 |
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Exercise: A No Cost Prescription for Health
Regular physical activity is associated with decreased risk for obesity, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, certain cancers, and premature mortality. This report discusses the prevalence of regular, leisure-time, physical activity among adults and encourages people to get out and be physically active by doing simple things that can be incorporated into everyday life. (Created: 11/23/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 12/13/2007 |
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Exercise: A No Cost Prescription for Health
Regular physical activity is associated with decreased risk for obesity, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, certain cancers, and premature mortality. This report discusses the prevalence of regular, leisure-time, physical activity among adults and encourages people to get out and be physically active by doing simple things that can be incorporated into everyday life. (Created: 11/23/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 12/13/2007 |
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Don't Let the Bugs Bite: Preventing Dengue and Other Diseases Spread by Mosquitoes
This year (2007) CDC is receiving a great many reports of cases of Dengue fever, which is spread by mosquitoes. This podcast discusses ways travelers to the tropics can protect themselves from mosquito bites. (Created: 12/10/2007 by National Center for the Prevention, Detection and Control of Infectious Diseases (NCPDCID)) Date Released: 12/10/2007 |
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Pap Tests and Foreign-Born Women
Foreign-born women living in the U.S. are less likely to have Pap tests to detect cervical cancer than women born in this country. The problem is worse for women from certain countries or regions. Find out why this is a disturbing trend, who these women are and why they are less likely to get a Pap test, and what CDC is doing about it. (Created: 11/26/2007 by National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program) Date Released: 12/7/2007 |
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Breathe Easier: Learn About Asthma
Wheezing, coughing,and shortness of breath are serious health problems for people with asthma. In the past 25 years, the United States has seen an increase in the number of people with the disease. In this broadcast, Dr. Paul Garbe discusses how people can manage asthma to help prevent attacks or decrease the overall health effects of this disease. (Created: 12/6/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 12/6/2007 |
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Breathe Easier: Learn About Asthma
Wheezing, coughing,and shortness of breath are serious health problems for people with asthma. In the past 25 years, the United States has seen an increase in the number of people with the disease. This podcast discusses how people can manage asthma to help prevent attacks or decrease the overall health effects of this disease. (Created: 12/6/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 12/6/2007 |
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Protect Yourself from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Learn about carbon monoxide - a colorless, odorless gas - and how to protect yourself and your family. (Created: 11/20/2007 by CDC National Center for Environmental Health) Date Released: 12/4/2007 |
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Esta en Tus Manos (In Your Hands)
This podcast offers music with a Latino beat to promote healthy lifestyle messages. (Este podcast muestra música con ritmos latinos para promover mensajes sobre estilos de vida saludable.) (Created: 11/1/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 12/3/2007 |
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Healthy Feet are Happy Feet
This podcast offers tips for people with diabetes on foot care to prevent complications, such as foot ulcers and amputation. (Created: 10/5/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 12/2/2007 |
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Es Mi Vida (It’s Your Life)
This podcast uses music with a Latino beat to promote making healthy lifestyle choices. (Este podcast usa música con ritmo latinos para promover la selección de estilos de vida saludables.) (Created: 11/1/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 12/1/2007 |
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Coping With Depression and Thoughts of Suicide After a Disaster
After a natural disaster, it is normal to feel sad, mad, or guilty—you may have lost a great deal. (Created: 8/10/2006 by Emergency Communications System) Date Released: 11/30/2007 |
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Breathe In, Breathe Out
This podcast promotes healthy lifestyle messages through original music. (Created: 11/1/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 11/30/2007 |
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Rapid HIV Testing
World AIDS Day acknowledges its 20th anniversary this year, as the worldwide event strives to increase awareness and education about HIV and AIDS. In this broadcast, Kevin Fenton, who directs HIV/AIDS activities for CDC, discusses the implications and benefits of rapid HIV testing in community settings. (Created: 11/29/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/29/2007 |
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Rapid HIV Testing
World AIDS Day acknowledges its 20th anniversary this year, as the worldwide event strives to increase awareness and education about HIV and AIDS. This podcast discusses the implications and benefits of rapid HIV testing in community settings. (Created: 11/29/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/29/2007 |
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Put on My Shoes
This podcast encourages increased physical activity to the tune of original music. (Created: 11/1/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 11/29/2007 |
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Family History - An Early Warning for Your Child
Collecting family history information could save your child's life. Listen to learn more about how knowing your family history information could benefit your entire family. (Created: 11/14/2007 by National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities ) Date Released: 11/28/2007 |
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Electronic Aggression
Aggression is no longer limited to the school yard. New forms of electronic media, such as blogs, instant messaging, chat rooms, email, text messaging, and the internet are providing new arenas for youth violence to occur. (Created: 11/20/2007 by National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of Violence Prevention) Date Released: 11/28/2007 |
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Every Day is a New Beginning
This podcast features a new music video showing African Americans having fun being physically active in everyday life. (Created: 11/1/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 11/28/2007 |
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Diabetes and Pregnancy: Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes happens in a woman who develops diabetes during pregnancy. This podcast discusses its potential effects and action steps to avoid complications. (Created: 11/14/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT) and National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD), Prevention Research Branch) Date Released: 11/27/2007 |
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Paso a Paso (Step by Step)
This podcast encourages people to increase physical activity with original music with a Latino beat. (Este podcast estimula a las personas a aumentar la actividad física usando música original con ritmos latinos.) (Created: 11/1/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 11/26/2007 |
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Andale (You and Me)
This podcast features original music with a Latino beat and encourages people to be more physically active. (Este podcast muestra música original con ritmos latinos y estimula a las personas a ser o estar más activos físicamente.) (Created: 11/1/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 11/25/2007 |
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Movimiento Por Su Vida (Movement for Your Life)
This podcast shows people engaging in fun physical activity in everyday life. (Este podcast muestra personas haciendo actividad física cada día, en forma divertida.) (Created: 11/1/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 11/24/2007 |
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We Have the Power To Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
This podcast delivers a diabetes prevention message tailored for American Indians and Alaska Natives. (Created: 10/4/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 11/23/2007 |
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Healthy Eating During Winter Gatherings
This podcast delivers tips on how to eat healthfully – and avoid overeating – during the holidays. (Created: 10/4/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 11/22/2007 |
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What We're Learning About Deaths from Unintentional Injuries
Deaths from unintentional injuries account for approximately two thirds of deaths from all injuries in the United States. From 1999 to 2004, overall in the United States, the rate of deaths caused by unintentional injuries increased 7 percent. This report describes the leading causes of death from unintentional injuries and discusses how raising awareness about the causes of these injuries is key to preventing unintentional injuries and reducing the number of deaths that result. (Created: 11/2/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/21/2007 |
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What We're Learning About Deaths from Unintentional Injuries
Deaths from unintentional injuries account for approximately two thirds of deaths from all injuries in the United States. From 1999 to 2004, overall in the United States, the rate of deaths caused by unintentional injuries increased 7 percent. This report describes the leading causes of death from unintentional injuries and discusses how raising awareness about the causes of these injuries is key to preventing unintentional injuries and reducing the number of deaths that result. (Created: 11/2/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/21/2007 |
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Two Reasons I Make the Time To Prevent Diabetes
This podcast delivers a diabetes prevention message tailored for Asian Americans. (Created: 11/1/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 11/21/2007 |
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Health Disparities in HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and Tuberculosis in the United States
Dr. Kevin Fenton discusses the November 2007 Health Disparities Report entitled "HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and Tuberculosis in the United States: Issues, Burden, and Response." (Created: 11/19/2007 by National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)) Date Released: 11/20/2007 |
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It’s Never Too Late To Prevent Diabetes
This podcast delivers a diabetes prevention message tailored for older adults. (Created: 11/1/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 11/20/2007 |
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Diabetes and Women
This podcast describes how women with diabetes, from adolescence to the older years, are living healthy, active lives. (Created: 11/1/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 11/19/2007 |
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50 Ways to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
This podcast delivers a diabetes prevention message tailored for African Americans. (Created: 11/1/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 11/18/2007 |
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Salud
This podcast promotes physical activity for diabetes prevention and control through upbeat Latino music. (Este podcast promueve la actividad física para la prevención y el control de la diabetes a través de la candente música latina.) (Created: 11/1/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 11/17/2007 |
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Emergency Wound Care After a Disaster
Apply first aid to treat cuts and scrapes and prevent infection. To care for a bleeding cut, put pressure on it until the bleeding has stopped. (Created: 8/10/2006 by Emergency Communications System) Date Released: 11/16/2007 |
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What is Pre-Diabetes?
This podcast discusses the impact of pre-diabetes and evidence that diabetes can be prevented or delayed. (Created: 10/4/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 11/16/2007 |
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Preventing Suicide in Young People
In 2004, suicide was the third leading cause of death for young people 10--24 years of age. This report discusses the rise in suicides among young females who are 10--19 years old and young males who are 15--19 years old. The report also points out that hanging and suffocation and poisoning increased among young females aged 10--19 years. Changes in suicide behavior have happened in certain groups, especially females who are 10--19 years old. Dr. Keri Lubell discusses the importance of prevention and the roles interested adults and health authorities can play to help prevent those rates from increasing further. (Created: 9/7/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/15/2007 |
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Preventing Suicide in Young People
In 2004, suicide was the third leading cause of death for young people 10--24 years of age. There has been a rise in suicides among young females who are 10--19 years old and young males who are 15--19 years old. This podcast discusses the importance of prevention and the roles interested adults and health authorities can play to help prevent those rates from increasing further. (Created: 9/7/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/15/2007 |
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Get Real about Diabetes Prevention
This podcast delivers a diabetes prevention message promoting small steps that can lead to big rewards. (Created: 11/1/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 11/15/2007 |
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World Diabetes Day: Celebrating the "Year of the Child"
This podcast discusses the impact of diabetes and the significance of celebrating World Diabetes Day. (Created: 11/5/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 11/14/2007 |
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World Diabetes Day
This podcast discusses the impact of diabetes in the Hispanic/Latino population in the United States and the upcoming World Diabetes Day. (Created: 11/1/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 11/13/2007 |
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El Día Mundial de la Diabetes
Este podcast discute el impacto de la diabetes en la población hispano /latina en los Estados Unidos así como el Día Mundial de la Diabetes que se celebra el 14 de noviembre. (Created: 11/1/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 11/13/2007 |
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It Takes a Family
This podcast follows an African American man with diabetes and his family as they discuss living healthfully with diabetes. (Created: 11/1/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 11/12/2007 |
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Expanding Media Reach
In this podcast, two nurses serving a Chinese American community show how they have used local ethnic media to communicate health messages. (Created: 11/1/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 11/11/2007 |
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Making Tradition Healthy
In this podcast, a Latina nutrition educator shows how a community worked with local farmers to grow produce traditionally enjoyed by Hispanic/Latinos. (Created: 11/1/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 11/10/2007 |
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¡A protegerse de la varicela!
Este informe modifica, actualiza y reemplaza las recomendaciones para la prevención de la varicela emitidas en 1996 y 1999 por el Comité Asesor sobre Prácticas de Inmunización (ACIP, por sus siglas en inglés). (Title: ¡A protegerse de la varicela! [Nobody Wants Chicken Pox!] Created: 6/22/2007 by MMWR) (Created: 6/22/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/9/2007 |
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Staphylococcus aureus resistente a la meticilina (SARM)
Datos importantes sobre las infecciones por SARM en Estados Unidos, en las escuelas y los entornos médicos. (Title: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)Created: 10/2007) (Created: 10/22/2007 by National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 11/9/2007 |
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Keeping the Future Alive
This podcast describes the impact of diabetes on an American Indian community and the community's response. (Created: 11/1/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 11/9/2007 |
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Who's Still Smoking in the U.S.?
November 15 marks the 31st Great American Smokeout. The Smokeout encourages smokers to quit for at least a day so that they might quit smoking permanently. Cigarette smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death and disease in the United States, causing the death of nearly 500,000 deaths each year. This report discusses the importance of aids that will help smokers quit, thus decreasing illness and death caused by smoking. (Created: 11/9/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/8/2007 |
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Who's Still Smoking in the U.S.?
November 15 marks the 31st Great American Smokeout. The Smokeout encourages smokers to quit for at least a day so that they might quit smoking permanently. Cigarette smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death and disease in the United States, causing the death of nearly 500,000 deaths each year. This report discusses the importance of aids that will help smokers quit, thus decreasing illness and death caused by smoking. (Created: 11/9/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/8/2007 |
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Making the Workplace Work
This podcast demonstrates the importance of workplace support in managing diabetes in a corporate diabetes program. (Created: 11/1/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 11/8/2007 |
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Making the Business Case: Diabetes At Work
This podcast discusses the potential impact of diabetes for employers in direct and indirect costs and gives a helpful resource. (Created: 10/5/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 11/7/2007 |
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Tips for Helping a Person With Diabetes
This podcast gives suggestions for helping a person with diabetes manage the disease. (Created: 10/4/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 11/6/2007 |
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Consejos para ayudar a una persona con diabetes
Este podcast provee sugerencias para ayudar a las personas con diabetes a manejar esta enfermedad. (Created: 11/1/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 11/6/2007 |
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Consejos para ayudarlo a sentirse major y a mantenerse saludable
Este podcast ofrece sugerencias para personas con diabetes para ayudarle a controlar la glucosa sanguínea, presión arterial y el colesterol. También incluye ideas para vivir bien teniendo diabetes. (Created: 10/4/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 11/5/2007 |
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¡Hágase La Mamografía! Get Your Mammogram!
El cáncer de mama es el cáncer que con más frecuencia se diagnostica, y la segunda causa de muerte por cáncer en las mujeres de Estados Unidos. Las mamografías exploratorias pueden reducir la mortalidad por cáncer de mama, y las organizaciones médicas recomiendan que estas pruebas comiencen a hacerse a los 40 años. Pese a que las mamografías han aumentado sustancialmente desde la década de 1990, los hallazgos de este informe indican una disminución entre 2000 y 2005. (Title: ¡Hágase La Mamografía! Get Your Mammogram!; Created: 1/26/2007 by MMWR) (Created: 1/26/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/5/2007 |
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Be Smart About Your Heart
This podcast gives action steps for people with diabetes, with a special focus on the ABCs of diabetes - A1C, blood pressure, and cholesterol. (Created: 10/4/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 11/5/2007 |
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Future Generations
This podcast gives action steps and reasons to control diabetes, with a focus on American Indians. (Created: 11/1/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 11/4/2007 |
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Family Reunion
This podcast gives action steps and reasons to control diabetes, with a focus on African Americans. (Created: 11/1/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 11/3/2007 |
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¡No deje que le sorprenda la gripe!
Este informe actualiza las recomendaciones de 2006 emitidas por el Comité Asesor sobre Prácticas de Inmunización (ACIP, por sus siglas en inglés) de los CDC, sobre el uso de la vacuna contra la gripe y los agentes antivíricos. (Title: ¡No deje que le sorprenda la gripe! [Don’t Let the Flu Catch You by Surprise!] Created July 10, 2007 by MMWR (Created: 6/22/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/2/2007 |
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Staying Safe Around Dogs After a Disaster
Dogs can be scared and stressed after a natural disaster and may be more likely to bite or scratch. (Created: 8/10/2006 by Emergency Communications System) Date Released: 11/2/2007 |
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Taking Control
This podcast gives action steps and reasons to control diabetes. (Created: 11/1/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 11/2/2007 |
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¡Atención! Tenga precaución con alguien que haya sufrido una conmoción cerebral
Todos los años, en los Estados Unidos se registran hasta 3.8 millones de casos de conmoción cerebral en actividades deportivas o recreativas. Este Podcast es una entrevista por radio con la Dra. Ileana Arias sobre la iniciativa titulada "Atención: conmoción cerebral en el deporte juvenil" de CDC que ofrece información a los entrenadores, los padres y los atletas sobre prevención, reconocimiento y reacción frente a una conmoción. (Created: 11/1/2007 by Centro Nacional para la Prevencion y el Control de Lesiones) Date Released: 11/1/2007 |
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Driving Through Water After a Disaster
After a storm, many roads may be flooded. Avoid driving through these areas, especially when the water is moving fast. (Created: 8/10/2006 by Emergency Communications System) Date Released: 11/1/2007 |
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What You Should Know about Diabetes and Heart Disease
Adults with diabetes have a greater risk for dying from heart disease than those without diabetes. A recent report from CDC reveals that risk factors for heart disease can affect the health of persons who already have diabetes, and those conditions are often present before the onset and diagnosis of diabetes. To prevent and control diabetes, CDC and its partners continue to work on public education, monitoring and controlling quality of diabetes care, and promoting early detection of diabetes complications. (Created: 11/2/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/1/2007 |
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What You Should Know about Diabetes and Heart Disease
Adults with diabetes have a greater risk for dying from heart disease than those without diabetes. A recent report from CDC reveals that risk factors for heart disease can affect the health of persons who already have diabetes, and those conditions are often present before the onset and diagnosis of diabetes. To prevent and control diabetes, CDC and its partners continue to work on public education, monitoring and controlling quality of diabetes care, and promoting early detection of diabetes complications. (Created: 11/2/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/1/2007 |
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When Wildfire Threatens
More and more people are making their homes in woodland settings – in or near forests, rural areas, or remote mountain sites - areas in which wildfires are more likely to occur. Wildfires often begin unnoticed. They spread quickly, igniting brush, trees, and homes. CDC recommends taking steps before, during, and after local wildfires to reduce the effect they have on your life. (Created: 11/1/2007 by Emergency Communications System) Date Released: 11/1/2007 |
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The Facts About Diabetes
This podcast describes the impact of the increasing numbers of people with diabetes in the U.S. and what can be done to control the disease. (Created: 10/4/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT)) Date Released: 11/1/2007 |
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Heads Up! Play it Safe When it Comes to Concussions
As many as 3.8 million sports- and recreation-related concussions are estimated to occur in the United States each year. This podcast is a radio interview with CDC's Dr. Julie Gilchrist on the newly available “Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports” tool kit, which was developed to provide information to coaches, parents, and athletes involved in youth sports on preventing, recognizing, and responding to a concussion. (Created: 5/21/2007 by National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of Injury Response) Date Released: 10/31/2007 |
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Preparing for a Hurricane
If you're under a hurricane watch or warning, learn about your community's emergency plans, warning signals, evacuation routes, and emergency shelters. (Created: 8/10/2006 by Emergency Communications System) Date Released: 10/31/2007 |
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Residential Fire H.E.L.P.
Dr. Ileana Arias, Director of CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, describes the Residential Fire Homebound Elderly Lifeline Project (Fire H.E.L.P.), a project that CDC is working on, in partnership with the Meals on Wheels Association of America and the International Association of Fire Chiefs, to reduce fire-related injuries and loss of life and property among homebound older adults. (Created: 10/29/2007 by National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention (NCIPC/DUIP)) Date Released: 10/30/2007 |
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History of Bioterrorism: Introduction
Terrorism comes in many forms, from a sole suicide bomber to weapons of mass destruction. But weapons of disease have also been used to cause widespread panic by intentionally using germs to infect people. Discover how bioterrorism has been used historically, and today. (Created: 11/23/2003 by CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response ) Date Released: 10/30/2007 |
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Agua que has de beber
Este informe resume datos del sistema de vigilancia de enfermedades y brotes transmitidos por el agua (Waterborne Disease and Outbreak Surveillance System), el cual da seguimiento a los casos y las causas de enfermedades y brotes transmitidos por el agua asociados al agua de uso recreativo. (Title: Agua que has de beber [Safe Drinking Water]; Created: 12/22/2006 by MMWR) (Created: 12/22/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/29/2007 |
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You CAN Help Prevent Birth Defects
To reduce the risk for neural tube defects (NTDs) such as spina bifida or anencephaly, women of reproductive age should consume at least 400 ìg of synthetic folic acid daily by eating one serving of fortified breakfast cereal or taking a supplement. In addition, women should eat foods rich in naturally occurring folate such as orange juice, strawberries, cantaloupe, asparagus, broccoli, cooked dry peas and beans, and dark green, leafy vegetables. (Created: 10/26/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/26/2007 |
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You CAN Help Prevent Birth Defects
To reduce the risk for neural tube defects (NTDs) such as spina bifida or anencephaly, women of reproductive age should consume at least 400 ìg of synthetic folic acid daily by eating one serving of fortified breakfast cereal or taking a supplement. In addition, women should eat foods rich in naturally occurring folate such as orange juice, strawberries, cantaloupe, asparagus, broccoli, cooked dry peas and beans, and dark green, leafy vegetables. (Created: 10/26/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/26/2007 |
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Staying Safe Around Buildings Damaged After a Disaster
After a hurricane, stay away from damaged buildings until building inspectors say it’s safe to enter. (Created: 8/10/2006 by Emergency Communications System) Date Released: 10/26/2007 |
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Caídas en los adultos
Cada año, 30 por ciento de las personas de 65 años o más se ven afectadas por las caídas. En 2003, 13,700 personas de 65 años o más murieron a consecuencia de las caídas, y 1.8 millones sufrieron lesiones que requirieron de atención en salas de emergencia de Estados Unidos. Durante 1993-2003, la tasa de caídas mortales en personas de 65 años o más aumentó, mientras que la tasa de hospitalizaciones por fracturas de cadera disminuyó. (Title: Caídas en los adultos [Adult Falls]; Created: 11/17/2006 by MMWR) (Created: 11/17/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/26/2007 |
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Spanish: Poblaciones en riesgo durante los incendios forestales (Wildfires and At-Risk Populations)
El humo de incendios forestales representa una seria amenaza para la salud de las personas que padecen enfermedades cardíacas y pulmonares, los adultos de mayor edad y los niños. (Created: 10/25/2007 by Emergency Communications System) Date Released: 10/25/2007 |
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Spanish: Información general sobre los incendios forestales (General Information about Wildfires)
El humo de los incendios forestales puede causar problemas de salud para todos, pero especialmente para las personas que padecen de enfermedades cardíacas y pulmonares, los adultos de mayor edad y los niños. (Created: 10/25/2007 by Emergency Communications System) Date Released: 10/25/2007 |
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Wildfires and At-Risk Populations
Listen for advice from local authorities and limit your exposure to any smoke, including low levels. (Created: 10/25/2007 by Emergency Communications System) Date Released: 10/25/2007 |
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General Information about Wildfires
Wildfire smoke can cause health problems for anyone, especially those with heart and lung conditions, older adults, and children. (Created: 10/25/2007 by Emergency Communications System) Date Released: 10/25/2007 |
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Healthy Travel for International Adoptions
The number of international adoptions, many from developing countries, has doubled in the last 10 years. This podcast discusses ways adoptive families can protect their own health and the health of their new children. (Created: 10/22/2007 by National Center for the Prevention, Detection and Control of Infectious Diseases (NCPDCID)) Date Released: 10/24/2007 |
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HIV Prevention among Men Who Have Sex with Men: Panel Discussion of Viewer Questions
Moderator Rob Janssen and panelists Susan Kegeles, Alberto Santana, John Peterson, and Dwayne Jenkins respond to viewer questions received on May 17, 2007; then moderator Rob Janssen summarizes enhancements to CDC information online and mentions upcoming events such as World AIDS Day, National HIV/AIDS Testing Day, the National HIV Prevention Conference and the Nov 15, 2007 satellite broadcast/web cast "Current Challenges and Successes in HIV Prevention with Hispanics." (Created: 5/17/2007 by The National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHSTP)) Date Released: 10/23/2007 |
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Key facts about MRSA infections in the United States, including schools and healthcare settings. (Created: 10/22/2007 by National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 10/23/2007 |
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Keep Children Safe From Drowning in Flooded Areas
As the cleanup process begins after a natural disaster, there may be areas of flooding. Watch your children to prevent them from playing in or around flood water. (Created: 8/10/2006 by Emergency Communications System) Date Released: 10/22/2007 |
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HIV Prevention among Men Who Have Sex with Men: HIV Testing: CDC Activities; Social Networks; Behavioral Intervention Training and Technical Assistance
Moderator Rob Janssen discusses the importance of HIV testing and CDC activities related to HIV prevention among MSM including the social networks demonstration project. And a community organization discusses their work with MSM and how they routinely offer HIV testing at a community festival each summer. Charles Collins discusses how organizations can obtain training and technical assistance to conduct CDC's behavioral interventions for HIV prevention. (Created: 5/17/2007 by The National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHSTP)) Date Released: 10/22/2007 |
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Handwashing After a Disaster
After a storm, dirty water can make you and your family sick. Remember, to wash your hands with soap and clean water! (Created: 8/10/2006 by Emergency Communications System) Date Released: 10/22/2007 |
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Preventing Mold After a Disaster
When rain or flood waters get into your building, take steps to prevent mold growth. (Created: 8/10/2006 by Emergency Communications System) Date Released: 10/22/2007 |
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Electrical Safety During a Hurricane
Power outages and flooding can cause electrical hazards. Never touch a downed power line or anything in contact with one. (Created: 8/10/2006 by Emergency Communications System) Date Released: 10/22/2007 |
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Avoiding Carbon Monoxide Poisoning During a Power Outage
During a power outage, never use generators, grills, or other gasoline-, propane-, or charcoal-burning devices inside your home, garage, or carport or near doors, windows, or vents. (Created: 8/10/2006 by Emergency Communications System) Date Released: 10/22/2007 |
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Con las herramientas eléctricas, la seguridad es primero
Las pistolas de clavos neumáticas son actualmente herramientas de uso común entre los consumidores; su disponibilidad extiende a la vez al público los riesgos que antes se relacionaban solo con el trabajo. Para analizar las lesiones causadas por las pistolas de clavos en situaciones laborales y no laborales, los CDC estudiaron los datos de pacientes que fueron tratados por este tipo de lesiones en salas de emergencia de hospitales estadounidenses, entre 2001 y 2005. Los resultados indicaron que cada año en promedio fueron atendidos 37,000 pacientes con lesiones por pistolas de clavos; el 40 por ciento de las lesiones correspondió al público consumidor y las lesiones ocurridas en circunstancias no laborales se triplicaron de 1991 a 2005. (Title: Con las herramientas eléctricas, la seguridad es primero [With Power Tools, Nail Down Safety First]; Created: 4/13/2007 (por MMWR) (Created: 4/13/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/22/2007 |
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HIV Prevention among Men Who Have Sex with Men: Health Department Response; Behavioral Interventions
Bob Wood, Matt Golden and Erick Seelbach discuss how the local health department and community in Seattle-King County responded to local data on STDs and HIV among MSM; Rob Janssen briefly summarizes the five evidence-based behavioral interventions that CDC currently offers for HIV prevention among MSM; and viewers hear from community organizations and researcher Susan Kegeles regarding specific interventions. (Created: 5/17/2007 by The National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHSTP)) Date Released: 10/19/2007 |
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Indoor Pools Can Cause a Serious Health Risk
Swimming is the most popular recreation for children and second most popular exercise in the country. Improperly maintained indoor swimming pool water quality levels of pose a serious risk of chemical exposure from chloramines which form quickly and can reach toxic levels in inadequately ventilated spaces. Chloramine outbreaks are common. Guests should not enter pool areas with strong chlorine odors and should report pool-associated respiratory or eye irritation to pool operators immediately. (Created: 9/14/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/19/2007 |
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Indoor Pools Can Cause a Serious Health Risk
Swimming is the most popular recreation for children and second most popular exercise in the country. Improperly maintained indoor swimming pool water quality levels of pose a serious risk of chemical exposure from chloramines which form quickly and can reach toxic levels in inadequately ventilated spaces. Chloramine outbreaks are common. Guests should not enter pool areas with strong chlorine odors and should report pool-associated respiratory or eye irritation to pool operators immediately. (Created: 9/14/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/19/2007 |
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Lávese las manos después de tocar al conejito
Algunos establecimientos como las ferias estatales, zoológicos con secciones para niños y las tiendas de mascotas, permiten el contacto con los animales, lo que da lugar a una exposición potencial a la rabia, otras enfermedades infecciosas y lesiones. Este informe presenta recomendaciones útiles para funcionarios de salud pública, personas que cuidan animales y visitantes, sobre cómo minimizar los riesgos en estos establecimientos. (Title: Lávese las manos después de tocar al conejito [Wash Your Hands If You Pet That Bunny]; Created: 7/6/2007 by MMWR) (Created: 7/6/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/19/2007 |
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HIV Prevention among Men Who Have Sex with Men: Cross-cutting Challenges and Multiple Health Threats
Mary McFarlane, Mary Ann Chiasson (and associates), Cathy Reback, and Ron Stall discuss cross-cutting challenges such as use of methamphetamine and other substances, the Internet's effect on risk behavior and its potential for HIV prevention, and multiple threats faced by MSM. (Created: 5/17/2007 by The National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHSTP)) Date Released: 10/18/2007 |
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HIV Prevention among Men Who Have Sex with Men: Risk Issues among African American, Latino and Young Men
Greg Millett discusses HIV risk among black MSM, Rafael Diaz and George Ayala discuss Latino MSM, and a community organization in Atlanta shares lessons learned in HIV prevention for young MSM. (Created: 5/17/2007 by The National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHSTP)) Date Released: 10/17/2007 |
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Prevention among Men Who Have Sex with Men: HIV Risk Factors among MSM
Patrick Sullivan, Duncan Mackeller and Beryl Koblin discuss rates of HIV among MSM and how the profile of the epidemic has changed over time, as well as major predictors of HIV infection and the impact of not knowing one's HIV status. Greg Millett discusses HIV risk among black MSM, Rafael Diaz and George Ayala discuss Latino MSM, and a community organization in Atlanta shares lessons learned in HIV prevention for young MSM. (Created: 5/17/2007 by The National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHSTP)) Date Released: 10/16/2007 |
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Su salud, la natación y las enfermedades transmitidas por el agua
Durante 2003–2004 se observó la misma tendencia que en años anteriores y como resultado un total de 62 brotes de enfermedades transmitidas por el agua estuvieron asociados al agua de uso recreativo, según los reportes de 26 estados y el territorio de Guam. Unas 2,698 personas se enfermaron, lo que llevó a 58 hospitalizaciones y un fallecimiento. El tamaño promedio de cada brote de enfermedad fue de 14 personas (rango: 1-617 personas). De los 62 brotes, 30 (48.4 por ciento) fueron de gastroenteritis producto de agentes infecciosos, químicos o toxinas; 13 (21.0 por ciento) fueron brotes de dermatitis y siete (11.3 por ciento) correspondieron a enfermedades respiratorias agudas. (Title: Su salud, la natación y las enfermedades transmitidas por el agua [Your Health, Swimming, and Waterborne Illnesses]; Created: 12/22/2006 por MMWR) (Created: 12/22/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/15/2007 |
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National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
Dr. Ken Dominquez discusses the significance of this awareness day and why HIV continues to pose a major threat to the health and well-being of Latinos in the United States. (Created: 10/10/2007 by CDC, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)) Date Released: 10/12/2007 |
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Día Nacional para La Concientización del SIDA
El Dr. Ken Domínguez discute la importancia de este día y porque el VIH sigue siendo una amenaza para la salud y el bienestar de Latinos en los Estados Unidos. (Created: 10/10/2007 by The National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHSTP)) Date Released: 10/12/2007 |
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Physical Activity is Important for Adults Who Have Disabilities
In the United States more than a fourth of the adults with disabilities are physically inactive. Regimens tailored to their needs provide many health benefits but barriers to participating in fitness activities such as inadequate space, facilities, and equipment still exist. CDC funds projects in 16 states to promote the health and well being of people with disabilities. Eliminating participation barriers to health promotion services is critical to helping them achieve their optimal health. (Created: 10/5/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/12/2007 |
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Physical Activity is Important for Adults Who Have Disabilities
In the United States more than a fourth of the adults with disabilities are physically inactive. Regimens tailored to their needs provide many health benefits but barriers to participating in fitness activities such as inadequate space, facilities, and equipment still exist. CDC funds projects in 16 states to promote the health and well being of people with disabilities. Eliminating participation barriers to health promotion services is critical to helping them achieve their optimal health. (Created: 10/5/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/12/2007 |
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Evacuating the Area of a Hurricane
If a hurricane warning is issued for your area, or authorities tell you to evacuate, take only essential items. If you have time, turn off gas, electricity, and water and disconnect appliances. (Created: 8/10/2006 by Emergency Communications System) Date Released: 10/10/2007 |
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Rabies and Risk to Travelers
Each year over 55,000 people die because of rabies, mostly from being bitten by rabid dogs. Over half of all rabies infections occur in children under the age of 15 who live in developing countries, but travelers are not immune. This podcast discusses some of the activities that put travelers at risk for rabies and describes ways to prevent infection. (Created: 10/1/2007 by National Center for the Prevention, Detection and Control of Infectious Diseases (NCPDCID)) Date Released: 10/5/2007 |
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HIV Prevention among Men Who Have Sex with Men: Impact of HIV among MSM
Preview of some key issues, objectives for the broadcast, overview of data related to HIV/AIDS among MSM. (Created: 5/17/2007 by The National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHSTP)) Date Released: 10/5/2007 |
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Reducing Youth Crime
The United States justice system is overloaded with juveniles who have committed violent crimes. While there are many programs designed to rehabilitate teenagers, other programs are trying to prevent youth crimes from happening in the first place. These school-based violence prevention programs have been proven effective at reducing violence, truancy, drug abuse, and delinquency. (Created: 8/20/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/5/2007 |
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Reducing Youth Crime
The United States justice system is overloaded with juveniles who have committed violent crimes. While there are many programs designed to rehabilitate teenagers, other programs are trying to prevent youth crimes from happening in the first place. These school-based violence prevention programs have been proven effective at reducing violence, truancy, drug abuse, and delinquency. (Created: 8/20/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/5/2007 |
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Análisis toxicológicos y resultados en víctimas de suicidio - 13 estados, 2004
En 2003 se registraron 31,484 suicidios en Estados Unidos; el suicidio representó la cuarta causa principal de muerte entre personas de 10 a 64 años de edad, la segunda causa de muerte en personas de 25 a 34 años y la tercera entre personas de 10 a 24 años. Para evaluar el uso de sustancias tóxicas en los suicidios, los CDC analizaron los resultados de los análisis practicados en víctimas de suicidio en 13 estados. Los hallazgos mostraron que 33.3% de las víctimas de suicidio tuvieron resultados positivos en las pruebas de alcohol y 16.4% en los análisis de opiáceos (heroína o medicinas para el dolor que requieren receta médica). (Created: 10/5/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/5/2007 |
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Un vistazo a la artritis
La artritis y otras afecciones reumáticas afectan a unos 46 millones de adultos en Estados Unidos. Dado que los adultos estadounidenses están viviendo más años, es probable que aumente el número de personas que viven con artritis. Este informe hace proyecciones hacia el año 2030 sobre el número de adultos, por estado, que tendrán artritis médicamente diagnosticada y limitación de actividades atribuible a la artritis. (Title: Un vistazo a la artritis [A Quick Look at Arthritis]; Created: 5/4/2007 by MMWR) (Created: 5/4/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/1/2007 |
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Consumo de frutas y vegetales entre los adultos
Las dietas ricas en frutas y vegetales han demostrado disminuir los riesgos de enfermedades crónicas y ayudar a controlar el peso. Este informe evalúa el consumo de frutas y vegetales entre adultos, por estado y características demográficas, con base en los datos del 2005 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (Sistema de Vigilancia de Factores de Riesgo del Comportamiento 2005). Los resultados destacan la necesidad de continuar con las intervenciones que instan a los adultos de los Estados Unidos a que consuman más frutas y vegetales. (Created: 10/1/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/1/2007 |
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Smokers: It's Never too Late to Quit
Annually in the U.S., smoking causes 438 thousand deaths and costs about $167 billion in healthcare and lost productivity. Despite these statistics, more than a fourth of young adults continue to light up. Quitting smoking has major and immediate health benefits at every age but the greatest benefits occur for people who quit before 35. Quit early before the damage can’t be undone. (Created: 9/28/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 9/28/2007 |
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Smokers: It's Never too Late to Quit
Annually in the U.S., smoking causes 438 thousand deaths and costs about $167 billion in healthcare and lost productivity. Despite these statistics, more than a fourth of young adults continue to light up. Quitting smoking has major and immediate health benefits at every age but the greatest benefits occur for people who quit before 35. Quit early before the damage can’t be undone. (Created: 9/28/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 9/28/2007 |
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Muertes infantiles asociadas con medicinas para la tos y los resfriados - Dos estados, 2005
De 2004 a 2005 se calcula que 1,519 niños menores de dos años fueron atendidos en salas de emergencia de los Estados Unidos por presentar reacciones adversas, incluidas sobredosis asociadas con las medicinas para la tos y los resfriados. En respuesta a los informes de muertes infantiles a raíz de estos incidentes, los CDC y la National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME, la asociación nacional de médicos forenses) investigaron las muertes asociados a las medicinas para la tos y los resfriados, en bebés de menos de 12 meses. Este informe describe los resultados de esa investigación, la cual identificó la muerte de tres bebés menores de seis meses atribuida a las medicinas para la tos y los resfriados. (Created: 9/28/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 9/28/2007 |
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Prevalencia de los trastornos del espectro autista
Este informe aborda los hallazgos y la metodología de la red de monitoreo de autismo y discapacidades del desarrollo. (Created: 8/24/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 9/24/2007 |
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Las encuestas telefónicas y su salud
Algunas conductas consideradas factores de riesgo, como fumar, una dieta poco saludable y el sedentarismo, están asociadas a las principales causas de muerte en Estados Unidos. La monitorización de estas conductas ayuda a elaborar programas y pautas para reducir la morbilidad y la mortalidad. El Sistema de Vigilancia de Factores de Riesgo del Comportamiento (Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System o BRFSS) es una encuesta que se realiza en forma continua, para recoger información sobre factores de riesgo conductuales y servicios de prevención para la salud relacionados con las principales causas de muerte. Este informe presenta hallazgos del BRFSS en 2005. (Title: Las encuestas telefónicas y su salud [Telephone Surveys and Your Health]; Created: 5/11/2007 by MMWR) (Created: 5/11/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 9/21/2007 |
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Get Children Vaccinated for Influenza
While influenza affects people of all ages, doctors recommend vaccinating children 6 to 23 months old because they routinely have difficulty recovering. In fact, children under two who contract influenza are at risk for hospitalization. The pediatric influenza vaccine has been proven highly effective for the under two age group. Flu is serious and with this season getting underway, vaccination against influenza is a priority for children under two. (Created: 9/21/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 9/21/2007 |
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Get Children Vaccinated for Influenza
While influenza affects people of all ages, doctors recommend vaccinating children 6 to 23 months old because they routinely have difficulty recovering. In fact, children under two who contract influenza are at risk for hospitalization. The pediatric influenza vaccine has been proven highly effective for the under two age group. Flu is serious and with this season getting underway, vaccination against influenza is a priority for children under two. (Created: 9/21/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 9/21/2007 |
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Despacio ¡alce a la vista!
Los alces figuran entre los mamíferos más grandes de Norteamérica, y en el estado de Maine hay 29,000, la población más numerosa de alces en Estados Unidos, aparte de la de Alaska. Las colisiones de vehículos de motor con alces pueden causar lesiones de gravedad a los ocupantes de los vehículos. Para evaluar la gravedad de estas colisiones con alces en Maine se analizaron los informes correspondientes al período entre el 2000 y el 2004. Los resultados indicaron que el 82 por ciento de las muertes y el 50 por ciento de las lesiones de los ocupantes de vehículos se debieron a las colisiones con alces, aun cuando estos accidentes solo representaron el 15 por ciento de los 23,000 choques con animales. (Creada el 12/1/2006 por MMWR) Fecha de difusión: 4/20/2007 (Created: 12/1/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 9/21/2007 |
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Muertes por envenenamiento no intencional
En 2004, la muerte por envenenamiento fue la segunda causa de muerte no intencional en Estados Unidos, después de las muertes por accidentes vehiculares. Casi todas las muertes por envenenamiento se atribuyen al abuso de medicinas de receta médica y drogas ilegales. Informes anteriores mostraron un aumento sustancial en la tasa de mortalidad por envenenamiento no intencional en las décadas de 1980 y 1990. Este informe resume los datos más recientes, los cuales indican que las tasas de mortalidad por envenenamiento en Estados Unidos aumentaron 62,5 por ciento entre 1999 y 2004. (Created: 8/24/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 9/18/2007 |
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Regular Screening Prevents Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. It affects men and women from all racial and ethnic groups but is most common in people 50 and older. Colorectal cancer is preventable. Regular screening detects colon polyps which can be removed before they become cancer. People 50 and older and people with a family history of this cancer should see their doctor for regular screening. (Created: 9/14/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 9/14/2007 |
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Regular Screening Prevents Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. It affects men and women from all racial and ethnic groups but is most common in people 50 and older. Colorectal cancer is preventable. Regular screening detects colon polyps which can be removed before they become cancer. People 50 and older and people with a family history of this cancer should see their doctor for regular screening. (Created: 9/14/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 9/14/2007 |
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Protéjase de las bacterias resistentes a los medicamentos
La infección por la bacteria estafilococos aureus causa en casos poco frecuentes la neumonía adquirida en la comunidad (CAP, por sus siglas en inglés) por lo general asociada con la gripe. Durante la temporada de gripe 2003-2004 el estafilococos aureus resistente a la meticilina (MRSA, por sus siglas en inglés) cobró interés, por ser la causa de 15 casos de CAP asociada con la gripe. En enero de 2007, los CDC recibieron reportes de 10 casos de MRSA CAP grave, que incluyeron seis fallecimientos de niños y adultos previamente sanos; los casos se registraron en Louisiana y Georgia entre diciembre de 2006 y enero de 2007. (Creada el: 4/13/2007 por MMWR) Fecha de difusión: 4/27/2007 (Created: 4/27/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 9/11/2007 |
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2007-2008 Influenza Vaccine Production and Distribution
The process of getting influenza vaccine where it needs to go is complex. This vodcast (video podcast) is intended to walk clinicians, public health partners, and other vaccinators through the process, providing a better understanding of vaccine distribution. (Created: 9/11/2007 by National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)) Date Released: 9/11/2007 |
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El manejo de la presión arterial alta
La presión arterial alta (hipertensión) aumenta el riesgo de enfermedades cardíacas y accidentes cerebrovasculares, la primera y la tercera causa de muerte en Estados Unidos. Cerca del 30 por ciento de la población adulta en Estados Unidos presentaba presión arterial alta entre 2001-2004, y el 70 por ciento de estas personas no se controlaba esta afección. Para evaluar las acciones que se realizan para el control de la presión arterial alta, los CDC analizaron datos de 20 estados. Los resultados indicaron que casi todos los adultos con presión arterial alta hacían algo para controlarla, pero si se les dieran recomendaciones algunos de ellos podrían emprender medidas adicionales como cambios en la dieta, ejercicio y toma de medicamentos recetados. (Creada el: 5/4/2007 por MMWR) Fecha de difusión: 5/4/2007 (Created: 5/4/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 9/7/2007 |
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Good News about Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among females in the United States. Both in situ and invasive female breast cancer rates have been decreasing in recent years, with a sharper decline occurring from 2002 to 2003. These rate decreases have been across several age and stage groups and most racial/ethnic populations. Decreases in 2003 occurred primarily among women aged greater than or equal to 50 years. Future studies should focus on determining potential causes for these decreases. (Created: 6/8/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 9/7/2007 |
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Good News about Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among females in the United States. Both in situ and invasive female breast cancer rates have been decreasing in recent years, with a sharper decline occurring from 2002 to 2003. These rate decreases have been across several age and stage groups and most racial/ethnic populations. Decreases in 2003 occurred primarily among women aged greater than or equal to 50 years. Future studies should focus on determining potential causes for these decreases. (Created: 6/8/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 9/7/2007 |
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Alcohol Ads Sway Teens?
Forty-five hundred teenagers die each year in the United States from excessive alcohol consumption. There is a correlation between the amount of exposure to alcohol advertising and underage drinking. Parents should assume their teens are exposed to alcohol ads, both print and television, and should make it a point to remind them about the dangers of drinking. (Created: 7/27/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 8/31/2007 |
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Alcohol Ads Sway Teens?
Forty-five hundred teenagers die each year in the United States from excessive alcohol consumption. There is a correlation between the amount of exposure to alcohol advertising and underage drinking. Parents should assume their teens are exposed to alcohol ads, both print and television, and should make it a point to remind them about the dangers of drinking. (Created: 7/27/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 8/31/2007 |
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Que es la enfermedad renal crónica
La enfermedad renal crónica (CKD, por sus siglas en inglés) está asociada con una mortalidad prematura, un empeoramiento en la calidad de vida y un incremento en los gastos por cuidados de la salud. Para calcular la frecuencia de la CKD en Estados Unidos, los CDC analizaron datos de la Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición (NHANES) Este informe describe los resultados del análisis, los cuales indican que la CKD afectó a una proporción estimada de 16.8% de adultos de 20 años de edad o más, en el período 1999-2004, y tuvo un incremento del 15,9% en comparación con los datos de NHANES correspondientes a 1988-1994. 12/8/2006 por MMWR) (Created: 3/20/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 8/30/2007 |
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Prevención de la rabia
Las recomendaciones de este compendio sirven de base para los programas de control y prevención de la rabia animal en todo Estados Unidos, así como para facilitar la estandarización de procedimientos entre las distintas jurisdicciones que contribuyan a un eficaz programa nacional de control de la rabia. (Created: 4/6/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 4/13/2007 (Created: 4/6/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 8/26/2007 |
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Wildfires: A Growing Hazard in the U.S.
Over 2,200 wildfires occur in the United States each year. In March of 2006 residents in the Texas panhandle suffered through over a week of devastating wildfires that took 12 lives and damaged over $16 million in property. In 2004, wildfires burned 8 million acres in 40 states. For information to help you prevent future wildfire tragedies go to http://www.emergency.cdc.gov. (Created: 8/3/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 8/24/2007 |
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Wildfires: A Growing Hazard in the U.S.
Over 2,200 wildfires occur in the United States each year. In March of 2006 residents in the Texas panhandle suffered through over a week of devastating wildfires that took 12 lives and damaged over $16 million in property. In 2004, wildfires burned 8 million acres in 40 states. For information to help you prevent future wildfire tragedies go to http://www.emergency.cdc.gov. (Created: 8/3/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 8/24/2007 |
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BRFSS
Las conductas de mayor riesgo para la salud que contribuyen a las principales causas de morbilidad y mortalidad de jóvenes y adultos a menudo se generan durante la infancia y la adolescencia, se extienden a la edad adulta, se interrelacionan y se pueden prevenir. Este informe resume los resultados de la encuesta nacional, 40 encuestas estatales y 21 locales entre estudiantes de escuela secundaria superior o High School durante el período de octubre de 2004 a enero de 2006. (Created: 7/14/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 8/24/2007 |
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West Nile Virus: Still a Concern!
Each summer brings picnics, barbeques, and, unfortunately, the possibility of mosquito-born West Nile virus. West Nile virus is an arbovirus that has moved westward from 1999 to present. It is considered endemic throughout the United States which means it is here to stay. All 48 mainland states except for Maine have had human cases. (Created: 8/17/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 8/17/2007 |
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West Nile Virus: Still a Concern!
Each summer brings picnics, barbeques, and, unfortunately, the possibility of mosquito-born West Nile virus. West Nile virus is an arbovirus that has moved westward from 1999 to present. It is considered endemic throughout the United States which means it is here to stay. All 48 mainland states except for Maine have had human cases. (Created: 8/17/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 8/17/2007 |
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The ABCs of Hepatitis
National surveillance is conducted for acute hepatitis A, B, and C viruses. During 1995--2005, rates of all three types of acute viral hepatitis declined dramatically. These declines partially resulted from implementation of comprehensive prevention strategies for each disease, including the introduction of effective vaccines against hepatitis A and hepatitis B. (Created: 3/2/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 8/10/2007 |
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The ABCs of Hepatitis
National surveillance is conducted for acute hepatitis A, B, and C viruses. During 1995--2005, rates of all three types of acute viral hepatitis declined dramatically. These declines partially resulted from implementation of comprehensive prevention strategies for each disease, including the introduction of effective vaccines against hepatitis A and hepatitis B. (Created: 3/2/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 8/10/2007 |
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Roadmap to Maintaining Cognitive Health
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Alzheimer's Association released The National Public Health Road Map to Maintaining Cognitive Health at the International Conference on the Prevention of Dementia in Washington, DC on June 10, 2007. The Road Map lays out a shared vision for a work in progress, one that builds on the foundation of the work done to date, establishes a framework within which to view the findings of that work, links related and complementary activities, and shapes the work of the future. (Created: 6/10/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion) Date Released: 8/7/2007 |
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HIV Testing: It Helps to Know
About one fourth of the one million U.S. residents currently living with HIV are unaware of their HIV infection. A recently published study which looked at routinely offering rapid HIV testing to persons seeking care in hospital emergency departments concluded that all health care facilities (i.e., emergency departments, primary care clinics, community clinics, hospitals in-patient facilities, and urgent care clinics) should offer HIV testing services to patients. (Created: 6/22/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 8/3/2007 |
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HIV Testing: It Helps to Know
About one fourth of the one million U.S. residents currently living with HIV are unaware of their HIV infection. A recently published study which looked at routinely offering rapid HIV testing to persons seeking care in hospital emergency departments concluded that all health care facilities (i.e., emergency departments, primary care clinics, community clinics, hospitals in-patient facilities, and urgent care clinics) should offer HIV testing services to patients. (Created: 6/22/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 8/3/2007 |
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Brazilian Vaccinia Viruses and Their Origins
Smallpox was eradicated more than 25 years ago, but live viruses used in vaccines may have survived to cause animal and human illness today. Dr. Inger Damon, Acting Branch Chief of the Poxvirus and Rabies Branch at CDC, discusses efforts to determine origins and spread of vaccinia viruses in Brazil. (Created: 7/30/2007 by Emerging Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 7/30/2007 |
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Overview of the CDC 2008 Yellow Book for the Public
The “Yellow Book” (Health Information for International Travel) is published every two years by CDC as a reference for those who advise international travelers of health risks and preventive measures. It is written primarily for health care providers, although others might find it useful. (Created: 7/27/2007 by National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 7/30/2007 |
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Heads Up!
A concussion or mild traumatic brain injury is one of the most commonly reported injuries in organized youth sports. It can exist without losing consciousness and symptoms can last minutes, days, months, or longer. So, it is important to recognize them and get treatment right away. CDC has developed Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports — a free tool kit to help youth sports coaches, parents, and athletes recognize and respond to concussion symptoms. Visit www.cdc.gov/concussioninyouthsports. (Created: 7/27/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 7/27/2007 |
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Heads Up!
A concussion or mild traumatic brain injury is one of the most commonly reported injuries in organized youth sports. It can exist without losing consciousness and symptoms can last minutes, days, months, or longer. So, it is important to recognize them and get treatment right away. CDC has developed Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports — a free tool kit to help youth sports coaches, parents, and athletes recognize and respond to concussion symptoms. Visit www.cdc.gov/concussioninyouthsports. (Created: 7/27/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 7/27/2007 |
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Overview of the CDC 2008 Yellow Book for Healthcare Providers
The “Yellow Book” (Health Information for International Travel) is published every two years by CDC as a reference for those who advise international travelers of health risks and preventive measures. It is written primarily for health care providers, although others might find it useful. (Created: 7/26/2007 by National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 7/26/2007 |
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Malaria: Prevention is the Best Defense
The majority of malaria infections in the United States occur among persons who have traveled to areas with ongoing malaria transmission. This report summarizes cases in persons with onset of illness in 2005 and summarizes trends during previous years. (Created: 6/8/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 7/20/2007 |
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Malaria: Prevention is the Best Defense
The majority of malaria infections in the United States occur among persons who have traveled to areas with ongoing malaria transmission. This report summarizes cases in persons with onset of illness in 2005 and summarizes trends during previous years. (Created: 6/8/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 7/20/2007 |
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Kids Teaching Kids...Clean Hands Save Lives!
Healthy Schools, Healthy People - It's a SNAP (School Network for Absenteeism Prevention) is a grassroots, education-based effort to improve health by making hand cleaning an integral part of the school day. SNAP is designed to get the entire school community talking about clean hands by providing tools for incorporating hand hygiene into multiple subject areas and activities. Learn how you can implement the program in your school community! (Created: 7/11/2007 by Created September 2006 by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, the National Center for Infectious Diseases, and The Soap and Detergent Association.) Date Released: 7/17/2007 |
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National HIV Testing Day 2007 Webinar
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) hosts a webinar to encourage Internet bloggers who write on health issues and HIV/AIDS to promote June 27th, National HIV Testing Day (NHTD), and HIV testing. (Created: 6/27/2007 by US Department of Health and Human Services) Date Released: 7/16/2007 |
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Don't Let the Flu Catch You by Surprise!
This report updates the 2006 recommendations by CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding the use of influenza vaccine and antiviral agents. (Created: 7/13/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 7/13/2007 |
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Don't Let the Flu Catch You by Surprise!
This report updates the 2006 recommendations by CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding the use of influenza vaccine and antiviral agents. (Created: 7/13/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 7/13/2007 |
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Wash Your Hands If You Pet That Bunny
Certain venues, such as state fairs, petting zoos, and pet stores, allow public contact with animals, resulting in potential exposure to infectious diseases, rabies, and injuries. This report presents recommendations to public health officials, animal handlers, and visitors to such venues on minimizing these risks. (Created: 7/6/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 7/6/2007 |
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Wash Your Hands If You Pet That Bunny
Certain venues, such as state fairs, petting zoos, and pet stores, allow public contact with animals, resulting in potential exposure to infectious diseases, rabies, and injuries. This report presents recommendations to public health officials, animal handlers, and visitors to such venues on minimizing these risks. (Created: 7/6/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 7/6/2007 |
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The Emotion Machine
Delve into the worlds of commonsense thinking, artificial intelligence, and the future of the human mind. Presentation by Dr. Marvin Minsky, Author of The Society of Mind and The Emotion Machine; Donner Professor, Media Arts and Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA. (Created: 2/22/2007 by National Center for Health Marketing) Date Released: 7/6/2007 |
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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, What is the Best Implant of Them All?
Presentation by Dr. Kevin Warwick, Author, In the Mind of the Machine Cybernetics Department University of Reading, Great Britain (Created: 2/22/2007 by National Center for Health Marketing) Date Released: 7/3/2007 |
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Nobody Wants Chicken Pox!
This report revises, updates, and replaces the 1996 and 1999 recommendation statements from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for prevention of varicella. (Created: 6/22/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 6/29/2007 |
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Nobody Wants Chicken Pox!
This report revises, updates, and replaces the 1996 and 1999 recommendation statements from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for prevention of varicella. (Created: 6/22/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 6/29/2007 |
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Extended eHealth: Artificial Pets for Better Health, Faster Rehabilitation and Prevention
Presentation by Dr. Alex Libin, Senior Researcher, Neuroscience Research Center National Rehabilitation Hospital, Washington, D.C. (Created: 2/22/2007 by National Center for Health Marketing) Date Released: 6/29/2007 |
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Remote Presence: Clinical Applications for Remote Presence Technology
Presentation by Dr. Yulun Wang, President, Founder InTouch Health, Santa Barbara, CA (Created: 2/22/2007 by National Center for Health Marketing) Date Released: 6/27/2007 |
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Early Hearing Detection and Intervention: Can Your Baby Hear?
This podcast discusses how important it is that every child receives a hearing screening as soon as possible after birth. It also gives specific ways that parents and health providers can find out if a child has a possible hearing loss and where to get further information. (Created 6/5/2007 by the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program, NCBDDD). (Created: 6/15/2007 by National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities ) Date Released: 6/25/2007 |
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Intelligent Medical Robotics: A Systems-level View
Presentation by Dr. Salil Patel, Diagnostic Radiology The Mallinckrodt Institute Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO (Created: 2/22/2007 by National Center for Health Marketing) Date Released: 6/25/2007 |
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Power Tools: Nail Down Safety First
Pneumatic nail guns are common tools now readily available to consumers, extending to the public what had been primarily a potential work-related hazard. To characterize nail-gun injuries in work and nonwork settings, CDC studied data on patients with nail-gun injuries treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments during 2001–2005. The results indicated that an average of 37,000 patients were treated for nail-gun injuries each year, with 40 percent of injuries occurring among consumers and that injuries in nonwork settings had tripled from 1991 to 2005. (Created: 4/13/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 6/22/2007 |
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Power Tools: Nail Down Safety First
Pneumatic nail guns are common tools now readily available to consumers, extending to the public what had been primarily a potential work-related hazard. To characterize nail-gun injuries in work and nonwork settings, CDC studied data on patients with nail-gun injuries treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments during 2001–2005. The results indicated that an average of 37,000 patients were treated for nail-gun injuries each year, with 40 percent of injuries occurring among consumers and that injuries in nonwork settings had tripled from 1991 to 2005. (Created: 4/13/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 6/22/2007 |
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The New Frontiers: Designing Medical Experience
Presentation by Gianfranco Zaccai, President, CEO Continuum, Boston, MA and Milan, Italy (Created: 2/22/2007 by National Center for Health Marketing) Date Released: 6/22/2007 |
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HIV/AIDS and Women
CDC Director Dr. Julie Gerberding provides information on the HIV/AIDS epidemic among U.S. women, HIV testing and how U.S. women can take action to protect their health. (Created: 6/18/2007 by The National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)) Date Released: 6/21/2007 |
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Virtual Nurse and Portable Exercise Assistant
Presentation by Dr. Timothy Bickmore, College of Computer and Information Science Northeastern University, Boston, MA (Created: 2/22/2007 by National Center for Health Marketing) Date Released: 6/20/2007 |
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Environmental Public Health Conference Keynote – Dr. Kenneth P. Moritsugu
Healthy homes and healthy people in a unique perspective. (Created: 6/13/2007 by CDC National Center for Environmental Health) Date Released: 6/18/2007 |
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Environmental Public Health Conference Keynote - Dr. Howard Frumkin
A view of present and future public health challenges. (Created: 6/13/2007 by CDC National Center for Environmental Health) Date Released: 6/18/2007 |
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Computer Sensing of Human Emotion: Emotion Technology in Addiction, Anxiety, and Autism (and that is just the A's)
Presentation by Rosalind W. Picard, Director, Affective Computing Research Co-director, Things That Think Consortium MIT Media Laboratory, Cambridge, MA (Created: 2/22/2007 by National Center for Health Marketing) Date Released: 6/18/2007 |
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Detección auditiva e intervención tempranas: ¿puede oír su bebé?
Este podcast es una traducción fiel de la conversación original en inglés con la doctora June Holstrum y la audióloga Pam Mason, y habla sobre la importancia de hacer una prueba exploratoria de la audición a todos los bebés tan pronto como sea posible después del nacimiento. También proporciona información que puede ayudar a los padres y proveedores de salud a determinar si un niño tiene pérdida auditiva, y a encontrar recursos adicionales. (Creado el 6/5/2007 por el Programa de Detección Auditiva e Intervención Tempranas del Centro Nacional de Defectos Congénitos y Deficiencias del Desarrollo, NCBDDD). (Created: 6/15/2007 by National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities ) Date Released: 6/15/2007 |
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Telephone Surveys and Your Health
Certain behavioral risk factors, such as smoking, poor diet, and physical inactivity, are linked to the leading causes of death in the United States. Monitoring such behaviors helps develop programs and policies to reduce morbidity and mortality. The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) is an ongoing survey that collects information on health-risk behaviors and preventive health services related to the leading causes of death. This report presents findings from BRFSS for 2005. (Created: 5/11/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 6/15/2007 |
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Telephone Surveys and Your Health
Certain behavioral risk factors, such as smoking, poor diet, and physical inactivity, are linked to the leading causes of death in the United States. Monitoring such behaviors helps develop programs and policies to reduce morbidity and mortality. The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) is an ongoing survey that collects information on health-risk behaviors and preventive health services related to the leading causes of death. This report presents findings from BRFSS for 2005. (Created: 5/11/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 6/15/2007 |
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Lifestyle as Diagnosis: Second Skin and Body Dashboard
Presentation by Dr. Astro Teller, Chairman, Chief Research and Strategy Officer BodyMedia, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA (Created: 2/22/2007 by National Center for Health Marketing) Date Released: 6/14/2007 |
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Global Trends and Perspectives - Renata Bushko
Presentation by Renata Bushko, Director, Future of Health Technology Institute, Hopkinton, MA (Created: 2/22/2007 by National Center for Health Marketing) Date Released: 6/12/2007 |
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Welcoming Remarks
Presentation by Dr. Robert Martin, Director of National Center for Public Health Infomatics. (Created: 2/22/2007 by National Center for Health Marketing) Date Released: 6/10/2007 |
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Adult Falls
Falls affect 30 percent of persons aged greater than or equal to 65 years each year. In 2003, 13,700 persons aged greater than or equal to 65 years died from falls, and 1.8 million were treated in U.S. emergency departments for injuries. During 1993–2003, the rate of fatal falls among persons aged greater than or equal to 65 years increased, while the rate of hospitalizations for hip fractures decreased. (Created: 11/17/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 6/8/2007 |
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Adult Falls
Falls affect 30 percent of persons aged greater than or equal to 65 years each year. In 2003, 13,700 persons aged greater than or equal to 65 years died from falls, and 1.8 million were treated in U.S. emergency departments for injuries. During 1993–2003, the rate of fatal falls among persons aged greater than or equal to 65 years increased, while the rate of hospitalizations for hip fractures decreased. (Created: 11/17/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 6/8/2007 |
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Heads Up! Concussion Information for Physicians
Physicians can play a key role in helping to prevent mild traumatic brain injury or concussion and improve a patient's health outcomes through early diagnosis, management, and appropriate referral. Dr. Jean Langlois, epidemiologist with the Division of Injury Response at CDC, discusses the newly revised "Heads Up: Brain Injury in Your Practice" tool kit, which includes information and tools to help physicians diagnose and manage concussion. (Created: 5/21/2007 by National Center for Injury Prevention and Control) Date Released: 6/7/2007 |
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Strategies to Reduce Person-to-Person Transmission During Widespread Escherichia coli O157:H7 Outbreak
US consumers were warned not to eat raw spinach during a 2006 E. coli O157:H7 outbreak, but additional warnings about person-to-person transmission could have reduced bacteria spread. Dr. Martin Meltzer discusses the research methods and findings and the authors' success in presenting them clearly and accurately. (Created: 6/7/2007 by CDC, Office of the Director) Date Released: 6/7/2007 |
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Future of Health Technology Symposium Welcoming Remarks
Keynote presentation by Dr. Jay Bernhardt, Director of National Center for Health Marketing. (Created: 2/22/2007 by National Center for Health Marketing) Date Released: 6/6/2007 |
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A Quick Look at Arthritis
Arthritis and other rheumatic conditions affect approximately 46 million adults in the United States. Because U.S. adults are living longer, the number living with arthritis likely will increase. This report projects the number of adults in each state who will have doctor-diagnosed arthritis and arthritis-attributable activity limitations in 2030. (Created: 5/4/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 6/1/2007 |
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A Quick Look at Arthritis
Arthritis and other rheumatic conditions affect approximately 46 million adults in the United States. Because U.S. adults are living longer, the number living with arthritis likely will increase. This report projects the number of adults in each state who will have doctor-diagnosed arthritis and arthritis-attributable activity limitations in 2030. (Created: 5/4/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 6/1/2007 |
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Emergence of Extensively Drug Resistant Tuberculosis
Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR TB) outbreaks have been reported in South Africa, and strains have been identified on 6 continents. Dr. Peter Cegielski, team leader for drug-resistant TB with the Division of Tuberculosis Elimination at CDC, comments on a multinational team's report on this emerging global public health threat. (Created: 3/1/2007 by Emerging Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 5/30/2007 |
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Use of Facemasks and Respirators
This program demonstrates the differences of facemasks and respirators that are to be used in public settings during an influenza pandemic. (Created: 5/15/2007 by CDC, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)) Date Released: 5/25/2007 |
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Get Your Mammogram!
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death among women in the United States. Screening mammography can reduce mortality from breast cancer, and medical organizations recommend screening beginning at age 40. Although mammogram use increased substantially during the 1990s, the findings in this report indicate a decline during 2000--2005. (Created: 1/26/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 5/25/2007 |
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Get Your Mammogram!
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death among women in the United States. Screening mammography can reduce mortality from breast cancer, and medical organizations recommend screening beginning at age 40. Although mammogram use increased substantially during the 1990s, the findings in this report indicate a decline during 2000--2005. (Created: 1/26/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 5/25/2007 |
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Your Health, Swimming, and Waterborne Illnesses
During 2003–2004, consistent with previous years, a total of 62 waterborne outbreaks associated with recreational water were reported by 26 states and Guam. Illness occurred in 2,698 persons, resulting in 58 hospitalizations and one death. The median outbreak size was 14 persons (range: 1–617 persons). Of the 62 outbreaks, 30 (48.4 percent) were outbreaks of gastroenteritis that resulted from infectious agents, chemicals, or toxins; 13 (21.0 percent) were outbreaks of dermatitis; and seven (11.3 percent) were outbreaks of acute respiratory illness. (Created: 12/22/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 5/18/2007 |
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Your Health, Swimming, and Waterborne Illnesses
During 2003–2004, consistent with previous years, a total of 62 waterborne outbreaks associated with recreational water were reported by 26 states and Guam. Illness occurred in 2,698 persons, resulting in 58 hospitalizations and one death. The median outbreak size was 14 persons (range: 1–617 persons). Of the 62 outbreaks, 30 (48.4 percent) were outbreaks of gastroenteritis that resulted from infectious agents, chemicals, or toxins; 13 (21.0 percent) were outbreaks of dermatitis; and seven (11.3 percent) were outbreaks of acute respiratory illness. (Created: 12/22/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 5/18/2007 |
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Pet Rodents and Fatal Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis in Transplant Patients
Three organ transplant recipients died from infection with lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV), which was traced back to a hamster owned by the daughter of the organ donor. Dr. Brian Amman, a mammalogist with the Special Pathogens Branch at CDC, discusses the dangers LCMV may pose to people with immune disorders, as well as to pregnant women. (Created: 5/16/2007 by CDC, Office of the Director) Date Released: 5/16/2007 |
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Use of Facemasks and Respirators During an Influenza Pandemic
This program is based on a CDC press briefing held May 3, 2007 on interim guidance for the use of facemasks and respirators in public settings during an influenza pandemic. Speaker: Dr. Julie Gerberding, Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Created: 5/15/2007 by CDC, Office of the Director) Date Released: 5/15/2007 |
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Safe Drinking Water
This report summarizes data from the Waterborne Disease and Outbreak Surveillance System, which tracks the occurrences and causes of waterborne disease and outbreaks (WBDOs) associated with recreational water. (Created: 12/22/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 5/11/2007 |
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Safe Drinking Water
This report summarizes data from the Waterborne Disease and Outbreak Surveillance System, which tracks the occurrences and causes of waterborne disease and outbreaks (WBDOs) associated with recreational water. (Created: 12/22/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 5/11/2007 |
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Dealing with High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure (HBP) increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, the first and third leading causes of death in the United States. Nearly 30 percent of the U.S. adult population had HBP during 2001–2004, and HBP was not controlled in approximately 70 percent of those persons. To assess the prevalence of actions to control HBP, CDC analyzed data from 20 states. The results indicated that nearly all adults with HBP were taking at least some action, but some persons can take additional actions, including dietary changes, exercise, and taking prescribed medication. (Created: 5/4/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 5/4/2007 |
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Dealing with High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure (HBP) increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, the first and third leading causes of death in the United States. Nearly 30 percent of the U.S. adult population had HBP during 2001–2004, and HBP was not controlled in approximately 70 percent of those persons. To assess the prevalence of actions to control HBP, CDC analyzed data from 20 states. The results indicated that nearly all adults with HBP were taking at least some action, but some persons can take additional actions, including dietary changes, exercise, and taking prescribed medication. (Created: 5/4/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 5/4/2007 |
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Dealing With Drug Resistant Bugs
Staphylococcus aureus infection is an infrequent cause of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and typically associated with influenza. During the 2003–04 influenza season, methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) gained attention as a cause of 15 cases of influenza-associated CAP. In January 2007, CDC learned of 10 cases of severe MRSA CAP, including six deaths, among previously healthy children and adults in Louisiana and Georgia during December 2006–January 2007. (Created: 4/13/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 4/27/2007 |
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Dealing With Drug Resistant Bugs
Staphylococcus aureus infection is an infrequent cause of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and typically associated with influenza. During the 2003–04 influenza season, methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) gained attention as a cause of 15 cases of influenza-associated CAP. In January 2007, CDC learned of 10 cases of severe MRSA CAP, including six deaths, among previously healthy children and adults in Louisiana and Georgia during December 2006–January 2007. (Created: 4/13/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 4/27/2007 |
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Human Benefits of Animal Interventions for Zoonosis Control
Industrialized countries have contained recent zoonotic disease outbreaks, but countries with limited resources cannot respond adequately. Dr. Nina Marano, veterinarian and Chief, Geographic Medicine and Health Promotion Branch, CDC, comments on the focus on animal reservoirs to prevent outbreaks in developing nations. (Created: 4/15/2007 by Emerging Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 4/25/2007 |
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Cervical Cancer
Did you know that cervical cancer rates differ by race/ethnicity and region? Or that cervical cancer can usually be prevented if precancerous cervical lesions are found by a Pap test and treated? Find out how getting regular Pap tests can save a woman's life. (Created: 3/6/2007 by National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program) Date Released: 4/25/2007 |
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New York City POD
Marisa Raphael of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene discusses a mass flu vaccination exercise in New York City in 2005, during which 5000 people were vaccinated in one day using PODs (Point of Dispensing) stations. She talks about the successes and challenges faced by her staff during the operation and reveals what they learned in the process. (Created: 4/16/2007 by Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response) Date Released: 4/25/2007 |
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Media Savvy
In this podcast, Leah Bucco-White, from the Nebraska Health and Human Services Department, explains the importance of media savvy. She emphasizes the integral role that media relations play in good pandemic flu preparedness efforts. She also provides the audience with relevant tools to help them develop more effective communication skills. (Created: 4/16/2007 by Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response) Date Released: 4/25/2007 |
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Community Mitigation
Dr. Francisco Averhoff, of CDC's National Center for Preparedness, Detection and Control of Infectious Diseases, Division of Global Migration and Quarantine, discusses non-pharmaceutical interventions for an influenza pandemic. In this podcast, he reviews the need for organized community mitigation strategies in the event of a pandemic flu outbreak and describes their functions. These methods include isolation, quarantine, social distancing, the closing of ports, and infection control. (Created: 4/16/2007 by Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response) Date Released: 4/25/2007 |
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CDC Preparedness
Dr. Nicole Smith, of CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Influenza Division, provides a summary of the federal plan for pandemic influenza preparedness. This podcast includes valuable information about pan flu surveillance, response procedures, and drug treatments measures. (Created: 4/16/2007 by Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response) Date Released: 4/25/2007 |
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Brake for Bullwinkle!
Moose are among the largest mammals in North America, and Maine’s moose population of 29,000 is the largest in the United States outside of Alaska. Motor-vehicle collisions with moose can cause substantial injury to vehicle occupants. To assess collisions with moose in Maine, reports from 2000–2004 were studied. Results indicated that although moose accounted for only 15 percent of the 23,000 collisions with animals, they accounted for 82 percent of the deaths from such collisions and 50 percent of the injuries. (Created: 12/1/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 4/20/2007 |
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Brake for Bullwinkle!
Moose are among the largest mammals in North America, and Maine’s moose population of 29,000 is the largest in the United States outside of Alaska. Motor-vehicle collisions with moose can cause substantial injury to vehicle occupants. To assess collisions with moose in Maine, reports from 2000–2004 were studied. Results indicated that although moose accounted for only 15 percent of the 23,000 collisions with animals, they accounted for 82 percent of the deaths from such collisions and 50 percent of the injuries. (Created: 12/1/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 4/20/2007 |
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Coping with Traumatic Events
Tragedies, such as the recent shootings on the Virginia Tech campus, affect all of us in different ways. Some people might react to the stress immediately, while others may not experience stress until later. (Created: 4/18/2007 by National Center for Injury Prevention and Control) Date Released: 4/19/2007 |
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Global Road Safety Week: Teen Driver Safety
CDC Director, Dr. Julie Gerberding, provides information on teen drivers, including the important role parents and guardians play in keeping their teen driver safe and how graduated licensing systems can help. (Created: 4/16/2007 by National Center for Injury Prevention and Control) Date Released: 4/18/2007 |
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Preventing Rabies
The recommendations in this compendium serve as a basis for animal rabies-prevention and -control programs throughout the United States and facilitate standardization of procedures among jurisdictions, thereby contributing to an effective national rabies-control program. (Created: 4/6/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 4/13/2007 |
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Preventing Rabies
The recommendations in this compendium serve as a basis for animal rabies-prevention and -control programs throughout the United States and facilitate standardization of procedures among jurisdictions, thereby contributing to an effective national rabies-control program. (Created: 4/6/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 4/13/2007 |
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Climate Change: Science, Health and the Environment
Climate Change: Science, Health and the Environment Howard Frumkin, MD, DrPH, Director of CDC's National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, discusses the science of climate change, the potential for shifts in the natural world to affect our wellbeing, and the challenges of emerging issues in environmental health. (Created: 4/10/2007 by CDC National Center for Environmental Health) Date Released: 4/13/2007 |
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Healthy Places
Every person has a stake in environmental public health. As the environment deteriorates, so does the physical and mental health of the people within it. Healthy places are those designed and built to improve the quality of life for all people who live, work, worship, learn, and play within their borders -- where every person is free to make choices amid a variety of healthy, available, accessible, and affordable options. The CDC recognizes significant health issues and places that are vital in developing the Healthy Places program and provides examples in this report. (Created: 4/10/2007 by CDC National Center for Environmental Health) Date Released: 4/13/2007 |
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Hazardous Chemicals
Chemicals are a part of our daily lives, providing many products and modern conveniences. With more than three decades of experience, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been in the forefront of efforts to protect and assess people's exposure to environmental and hazardous chemicals. This report provides information about hazardous chemicals and useful tips on how to protect you and your family from harmful exposure. (Created: 4/10/2007 by CDC National Center for Environmental Health) Date Released: 4/13/2007 |
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Environmental Justice
The air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, the ground below us, the communities in which we live, the chemicals we encounter—all are part of our environment, and all can affect our health. The Centers for Disease Control, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, and CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health believe that everyone deserves clean air and water and a healthy place to live, work, learn, and play. But we have not yet achieved that at in all parts of our country. Listen to the ways CDC and ATSDR work actively to provide the same degree of protection from environmental and health hazards and equal access to the decision-making process. (Created: 4/10/2007 by CDC National Center for Environmental Health) Date Released: 4/13/2007 |
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Global Climate Change
The hottest ten years on record have all occurred since 1995. While we cannot fully predict the impact of these changes on society and public health, we need to prepare for the implication of health issues associated with global climate change. This report highlights CDC observations on the issue and identifies priority areas for future projects. (Created: 4/10/2007 by CDC National Center for Environmental Health) Date Released: 4/13/2007 |
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Clean Air and Water
The air we breathe and the water we drink are both vital components of our health. Nevertheless, bacteria, pollutants, and other contaminates can alter life-giving air and water into health-threatening hazards. Learn about how scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention work to protect the public from air and water-related health risks. (Created: 4/10/2007 by CDC National Center for Environmental Health) Date Released: 4/13/2007 |
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CDC's Work with Innovative Technology
CDC is working on two innovative approaches which use technology to help gather data quickly and accurately in complex humanitarian emergencies. Mark Phelan, Humanitarian Analyst, and Michael Gerber, Deputy Branch Chief, who both work in the International Emergency and Refugee Health Branch talk about remote sensing technology and health information systems. (Created: 4/1/2007 by CDC National Center for Environmental Health) Date Released: 4/11/2007 |
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CDC's Response to Complex Humanitarian Emergencies
CDC has been responding to complex humanitarian emergencies for more than 30 years, working in places such as Afghanistan, Darfur, Chad and Asia for the tsunami among many others. Michael Gerber, Deputy Chief of the International Emergency and Refugee Health Branch, shares how CDC helps in these challenging situations and gives examples from past responses. (Created: 4/1/2007 by CDC National Center for Environmental Health) Date Released: 4/11/2007 |
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CDC's Response in Darfur
CDC has been assisting in the response to the recent Darfur crisis since 2004. Leisel Talley, an epidemiologist in the International Emergency and Refugee Health Branch, shares how we helped, some challenges we faced and how CDC''s contributions were used. (Created: 4/1/2007 by CDC National Center for Environmental Health) Date Released: 4/6/2007 |
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A Performance Poem by Stacy Smallwood on the Occasion of Workers' Memorial Day
Stacy Smallwood is a public health professional and performance poet. He wrote this poem for the occasion of Workers' Memorial Day. (Created: 4/1/2007 by CDC National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)) Date Released: 4/6/2007 |
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What about Chronic Kidney Disease?
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with premature mortality, decreased quality of life, and increased health-care expenditures. To estimate the prevalence of CKD in the United States, CDC analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). This report describes the results of that analysis, which indicate that CKD affected an estimated 16.8% of adults aged greater than or equal to 20 years during 1999--2004, an increase of 15.9% compared with 1988--1994 NHANES data. (Created: 3/2/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 4/6/2007 |
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What about Chronic Kidney Disease?
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with premature mortality, decreased quality of life, and increased health-care expenditures. To estimate the prevalence of CKD in the United States, CDC analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). This report describes the results of that analysis, which indicate that CKD affected an estimated 16.8% of adults aged greater than or equal to 20 years during 1999--2004, an increase of 15.9% compared with 1988--1994 NHANES data. (Created: 3/2/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 4/6/2007 |
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Lesiones gastrointestinales en niños por ingestión de magnetos - Estados Unidos, 2003--2006
La Comisión de Seguridad de Productos del Consumidor de los Estados Unidos (CPSC, por sus siglas en inglés) se ha percatado de que algunos productos de juguetería que contienen magnetos de tierras raras poderosos constituyen un peligro especial para la salud de los niños. Desde 2003, el personal de la CPSC ha identificado una muerte como resultado de la ingestión de estos magnetos y otros 19 casos de lesiones que requirieron cirugía gastrointestinal. Este informe describe tres casos seleccionados y resume los 20 casos de ingestión de magnetos identificados por la CPSC que ocurrieron entre 2003 y 2006. Las personas dedicadas al cuidado de los niños deben mantener estos pequeños magnetos fuera del alcance de los niños pequeños y conocer los riesgos particulares que representan. (Created: 4/5/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 4/6/2007 |
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Estrategia integral de inmunización para eliminar la transmisión de VHB en los Estados Unidos
La vacunación contra la hepatitis B es la medida más eficaz para prevenir una infección con el virus de la hepatitis B (VHB) y sus consecuencias, incluyendo cirrosis del hígado, cáncer de hígado, insuficiencia hepática y la muerte. Este informe representa la segunda y última parte de una declaración del Comité Asesor de Prácticas de Inmunización (ACIP, por sus siglas en inglés) y proporciona recomendaciones actualizadas a fin de aumentar la tasa de vacunación contra la hepatitis B en los adultos en mayor riesgo de infección por VHB. (Created: 4/5/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 4/6/2007 |
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Alcohol y abuso de drogas entre las muertes vehiculares en West Virginia 2004-2005
Para determinar la prevalencia del consumo del alcohol y otras drogas entre las personas que fallecieron por accidentes automovilísticos en el estado de West Virginia, los CDC analizaron los registros -- proporcionados en 2004 y 2005 por la oficina del médico forense en jefe de West Virginia (OCME, por sus siglas en inglés) -- sobre el Sistema de Análisis en la Información de Fallecimientos (FARS) de la Administración Nacional de Seguridad Vial (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). (Created: 4/5/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 4/6/2007 |
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Tendencias del folato en mujeres en edad reproductiva, por raza/grupo étnico -- Estados Unidos, 1999--2000, 2001--2002, y 2003--2004
Para ayudar a prevenir embarazos con defectos en el tubo neural (p. ej. espina bífida o anencefalia) en Estados Unidos se comenzó a hacer obligatoria en 1998 la fortificación del cereal con ácido fólico. Los datos de 1999 a 2000 de la Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición indicaron que las concentraciones medias de folato en suero en mujeres no embarazadas en edad de tener hijos han aumentado en forma sustancial en comparación con el período entre 1988 y 1994, antes de que fuese obligatoria la fortificación. Este informe actualiza esos hallazgos y evalúa las tendencias en las concentraciones de folato en suero de acuerdo con la raza y grupo étnico en los períodos 1999 a 2000 y 2003 a 2004. (Created: 4/5/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 4/6/2007 |
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Recomendaciones generales sobre la inmunización
Este informe actualiza las recomendaciones generales sobre inmunización de 2002 del Comité Asesor de Prácticas de Inmunización (ACIP, por sus siglas en inglés) y ofrece orientaciones técnicas en torno a preocupaciones comunes acerca de la vacunación, tanto para el personal clínico como otros proveedores de servicios médicos que administran vacunas a bebés, niños, adolescentes y adultos. (Created: 4/5/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 4/5/2007 |
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Unintentional Poisoning Deaths
In 2004, poisoning was second only to motor-vehicle crashes as a cause of death from unintentional injury in the United States. Nearly all poisoning deaths are attributed to abuse of prescription and illegal drugs. Previous reports indicated a substantial increase in unintentional poisoning mortality during the 1980s and 1990s. This report summarizes the most recent data, which indicated that poisoning mortality rates in the United States increased by 62.5 percent during 1999–2004. (Created: 2/9/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 3/30/2007 |
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Unintentional Poisoning Deaths
In 2004, poisoning was second only to motor-vehicle crashes as a cause of death from unintentional injury in the United States. Nearly all poisoning deaths are attributed to abuse of prescription and illegal drugs. Previous reports indicated a substantial increase in unintentional poisoning mortality during the 1980s and 1990s. This report summarizes the most recent data, which indicated that poisoning mortality rates in the United States increased by 62.5 percent during 1999–2004. (Created: 2/9/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 3/30/2007 |
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TB Poem: Expressions from Us to You
Regina D. Bess from CDC's Division of Tuberculosis Elimination wrote this poem for World TB Day 2007 to convey messages of commitment and hope in the efforts to eliminate TB. It captures the essence of the TB program's mission and dedication to the communities it serves. (Created: 3/27/2007 by National Center for HIV, STD and TB Prevention) Date Released: 3/29/2007 |
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Emergence of Extensively Drug Resistant Tuberculosis
Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR TB) outbreaks have been reported in South Africa, and strains have been identified on 6 continents. Dr. Peter Cegielski, team leader for drug-resistant TB with the Division of Tuberculosis Elimination at CDC, comments on a multinational team's report on this emerging global public health threat. (Created: 3/1/2007 by Emerging Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 3/26/2007 |
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Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders
This report discusses the findings and methodology of the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network. (Created: 2/9/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 3/23/2007 |
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Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders
This report discusses the findings and methodology of the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network. (Created: 2/9/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 3/23/2007 |
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Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among Adults
A diet high in fruit and vegetables is associated with decreased risk for chronic diseases and can be beneficial for weight management. This report assesses the level of fruit and vegetable consumption among adults by state and demographic characteristics using data from the 2005 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. The results underscore the need for continued interventions that encourage greater fruit and vegetable consumption among U.S. adults. (Created: 3/16/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 3/16/2007 |
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Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among Adults
A diet high in fruit and vegetables is associated with decreased risk for chronic diseases and can be beneficial for weight management. This report assesses the level of fruit and vegetable consumption among adults by state and demographic characteristics using data from the 2005 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. The results underscore the need for continued interventions that encourage greater fruit and vegetable consumption among U.S. adults. (Created: 3/16/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 3/16/2007 |
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Insecticide Resistance Reducing Effectiveness of Malaria Control
Malaria prevention is increasingly insecticide based. Dr. John Gimnig, an entomologist with the Division of Parasitic Diseases, CDC, discusses evidence that mosquito resistance to insecticides, which is measured in the laboratory, could compromise malaria prevention in the field. (Created: 1/24/2007 by Emerging Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 3/13/2007 |
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CDC Health Tips for Travelers to the Cricket World Cup
CDC pre-and post travel health recommendations for travelers to the 2007 Cricket World Cup. (Created: 2/15/2007 by National Center for Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 3/13/2007 |
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Sistema de Vigilancia de Factores de Riesgo del Comportamiento
Las conductas de mayor riesgo para la salud que contribuyen a las principales causas de morbilidad y mortalidad de jóvenes y adultos a menudo se generan durante la infancia y la adolescencia, se extienden a la edad adulta, se interrelacionan y se pueden prevenir. Este informe resume los resultados de la encuesta nacional, 40 encuestas estatales y 21 locales entre estudiantes de escuela secundaria superior o High School durante el período de octubre de 2004 a enero de 2006. (Created: 6/9/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 3/9/2007 |
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Reglamentos sobre tabaquismo
El tabaquismo puede causar la muerte prematura y enfermedades en los niños y adultos que no fuman pero que están expuestos al humo de segunda mano. Para evaluar la prevalencia en cada estado sobre la tendencia actual de tabaquismo en los adultos de los Estados Unidos, y en qué proporción éstos informaron que viven en hogares y trabajan en sitios donde no se puede fumar, los CDC analizaron los datos del Sistema de Vigilancia de Factores de Riesgo del Comportamiento de 2005. Este informe resume los resultados del mencionado análisis, los cuales indican una diferencia geométrica (de menor a mayor) en la prevalencia de tabaquismo en los 50 estados, el Distrito de Columbia y dos territorios estadounidenses. (Created: 10/27/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 3/9/2007 |
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HIV/AIDS Prevention Among Women
CDC Director Dr. Julie Gerberding provides information on the HIV/AIDS epidemic among U.S. women, HIV testing and how women can take action to protect their health. (Created: 3/5/2007 by The National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHSTP)) Date Released: 3/9/2007 |
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Infant Deaths Associated with Cough and Cold Medications
During 2004--2005, an estimated 1,519 children aged less than 2 years were treated in U.S. emergency departments for adverse events, including overdoses, associated with cough and cold medications. In response to reports of infant deaths after such events, CDC and the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) investigated deaths in U.S. infants aged less than 12 months associated with cough and cold medications. This report describes the results of that investigation, which identified three infants aged less than 6 months whose deaths were attributed to cough and cold medications. (Created: 1/12/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 3/9/2007 |
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Infant Deaths Associated with Cough and Cold Medications
During 2004--2005, an estimated 1,519 children aged less than 2 years were treated in U.S. emergency departments for adverse events, including overdoses, associated with cough and cold medications. In response to reports of infant deaths after such events, CDC and the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) investigated deaths in U.S. infants aged less than 12 months associated with cough and cold medications. This report describes the results of that investigation, which identified three infants aged less than 6 months whose deaths were attributed to cough and cold medications. (Created: 1/12/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 3/9/2007 |
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What Exciting Opportunities Await You at CDC?
Learn more about the exciting opportunities that await you at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), CDC is at the forefront of meeting the health challenges of today and the future, and we are always looking for talented individuals to help us carry out our vision for the 21st century: Healthy People in a Healthy World: Through Prevention. (Created: 1/30/2007 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)) Date Released: 3/7/2007 |
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2003 Abortion Surveillance Report
This podcast provides a summary of the latest CDC Abortion Surveillance Report. It is the one of two podcasts available on this topic. The report is prepared annually by CDC's Division of Reproductive Health. Additional information on this CDC Surveillance System is available at http://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth. (Created: 11/21/2006 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion) Date Released: 1/31/2007 |
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Understanding CDC's Abortion Surveillance System
This podcast provides a summary of CDC's Abortion Surveillance System activities. It is the one of two podcasts on the topic. Additional information on CDC's Abortion Surveillance System is available at www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth. (Created: 11/21/2006 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion) Date Released: 1/31/2007 |
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Exposición de los jóvenes a la publicidad del alcohol
Para determinar la prevalencia del consumo del alcohol y otras drogas entre las personas que fallecieron por accidentes automovilísticos en el estado de West Virginia, los CDC analizaron los registros proporcionados en 2004 y 2005 por la oficina del médico forense en jefe de West Virginia (OCME, por sus siglas en inglés) sobre el Sistema de Análisis en la Información de Fallecimientos (FARS) de la Administración Nacional de Seguridad Vial (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). Este informe resume los resultados del análisis, los cuales determinaron que la prevalencia del uso de drogas era similar a la prevalencia en la concentración de alcohol en la sangre de las personas que perdieron la vida en choques con vehículos automotores. (Created: 12/8/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 1/30/2007 |
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Toxicology Testing and Results for Suicide Victims
In 2003, 31,484 suicides occurred in the United States, and suicide was the fourth leading cause of death among persons aged 10--64 years and the second and third leading causes of death among persons aged 25--34 and 10--24 years. To assess the contribution of substance use to suicide, CDC analyzed test results of suicide victims in 13 states. Findings indicated that 33.3% of the victims tested positive for alcohol, and 16.4% were positive for opiates (heroin or prescription pain medications). (Created: 11/24/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 1/26/2007 |
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Toxicology Testing and Results for Suicide Victims
In 2003, 31,484 suicides occurred in the United States, and suicide was the fourth leading cause of death among persons aged 10--64 years and the second and third leading causes of death among persons aged 25--34 and 10--24 years. To assess the contribution of substance use to suicide, CDC analyzed test results of suicide victims in 13 states. Findings indicated that 33.3% of the victims tested positive for alcohol, and 16.4% were positive for opiates (heroin or prescription pain medications). (Created: 11/24/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 1/26/2007 |
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Folate Status in Women of Childbearing Age, by Race/Ethnicity --- United States, 1999--2000, 2001--2002, and 2003--2004
To help prevent pregnancies affected by neural tube defects (e.g., spina bifida or anencephaly), fortification of enriched cereal-grain products with folic acid became mandatory in the United States in 1998. Data from the 1999--2000 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey indicated median serum folate concentrations in nonpregnant women of childbearing age had increased substantially from 1988--1994, before fortification was mandated. This report updates those findings and assess trends in serum folate concentrations by race/ethnicity from 1999--2000 to 2003--2004. (Created: 1/5/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 1/19/2007 |
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Folate Status in Women of Childbearing Age, by Race/Ethnicity --- United States, 1999--2000, 2001--2002, and 2003--2004
To help prevent pregnancies affected by neural tube defects (e.g., spina bifida or anencephaly), fortification of enriched cereal-grain products with folic acid became mandatory in the United States in 1998. Data from the 1999--2000 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey indicated median serum folate concentrations in nonpregnant women of childbearing age had increased substantially from 1988--1994, before fortification was mandated. This report updates those findings and assess trends in serum folate concentrations by race/ethnicity from 1999--2000 to 2003--2004. (Created: 1/5/2007 by MMWR) Date Released: 1/19/2007 |
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Enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos
Vigilancia de enfermedades transmitidas en los alimentos -- Estados Unidos, 1998-2002 Desde 1973 los CDC han mantenido programas de vigilancia para recoger datos y elaborar informes sobre brotes de enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos. Este informe presenta los hallazgos realizados durante el período 1998-2002 que documentan un aumento en el número de brotes de enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos en comparación con años anteriores. Los patógenos virales se contabilizaron en una mayor proporción de brotes que en años anteriores, lo que refleja que mejoraron las pruebas de diagnóstico virales. La Salmonella enteritidis continuó siendo una de las principales causas de enfermedad y la listeriosis monocitogénica fue una causa principal de muerte. (Created: 11/10/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 1/17/2007 |
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Teens and Alcohol Ads on the Radio (Youth Exposure to Alcohol Advertising on Radio --- United States, June--August 2004)
In the United States, more underage youth drink alcohol than smoke tobacco or use illicit drugs. Researchers at the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth at Georgetown University evaluated the placement of individual radio advertisements for the most advertised U.S. alcohol brands and the composition of audiences in the largest 104 markets in the United States. This report summarizes the results of that study, which indicate that alcohol advertising is common on radio programs that have disproportionately large youth audiences and that this advertising accounts for a substantial proportion of all alcohol radio advertising heard by underage youth. (Created: 9/1/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 1/12/2007 |
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Teens and Alcohol Ads on the Radio (Youth Exposure to Alcohol Advertising on Radio --- United States, June--August 2004)
In the United States, more underage youth drink alcohol than smoke tobacco or use illicit drugs. Researchers at the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth at Georgetown University evaluated the placement of individual radio advertisements for the most advertised U.S. alcohol brands and the composition of audiences in the largest 104 markets in the United States. This report summarizes the results of that study, which indicate that alcohol advertising is common on radio programs that have disproportionately large youth audiences and that this advertising accounts for a substantial proportion of all alcohol radio advertising heard by underage youth. (Created: 9/1/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 1/12/2007 |
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Surveillance for Certain Health Behaviors Among States and Selected Local Areas --- Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, United States, 2004
Continuous monitoring of behaviors that increase the risk for chronic diseases and use of preventive practices are essential for the development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion programs and policies, and other intervention strategies to prevent morbidity and mortality. The findings in this report indicate variations in health risk behaviors and use of preventive health screenings that substantiate the continued need for public health surveillance in designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating public health policies. (Created: 7/14/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 1/5/2007 |
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Surveillance for Certain Health Behaviors Among States and Selected Local Areas --- Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, United States, 2004
Continuous monitoring of behaviors that increase the risk for chronic diseases and use of preventive practices are essential for the development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion programs and policies, and other intervention strategies to prevent morbidity and mortality. The findings in this report indicate variations in health risk behaviors and use of preventive health screenings that substantiate the continued need for public health surveillance in designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating public health policies. (Created: 7/14/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 1/5/2007 |
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Gastrointestinal Injuries from Magnet Ingestion in Children --- United States, 2003--2006
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has become aware of toy products containing small, powerful rare-earth magnets that pose unique health hazards to children. Since 2003, CPSC staff members have identified one death resulting from ingestion of these magnets and 19 other cases of injuries requiring gastrointestinal surgery. This report describes three selected cases and summarizes the 20 cases of magnet ingestion identified by CPSC that occurred during 2003--2006. Caregivers should keep small magnets away from young children and be aware of the unique risks. (Created: 12/8/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 12/29/2006 |
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Gastrointestinal Injuries from Magnet Ingestion in Children --- United States, 2003--2006
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has become aware of toy products containing small, powerful rare-earth magnets that pose unique health hazards to children. Since 2003, CPSC staff members have identified one death resulting from ingestion of these magnets and 19 other cases of injuries requiring gastrointestinal surgery. This report describes three selected cases and summarizes the 20 cases of magnet ingestion identified by CPSC that occurred during 2003--2006. Caregivers should keep small magnets away from young children and be aware of the unique risks. (Created: 12/8/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 12/29/2006 |
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Spread of Rare Fungus from Vancouver Island
Cryptococcus gattii, a rare fungus normally found in the tropics, has infected people and animals on Vancouver Island, Canada. Dr. David Warnock, Director, Division of Foodborne, Bacterial, and Mycotic Diseases, CDC, discusses public health concerns about further spread of this organism (Created: 12/20/2006 by Emerging Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 12/29/2006 |
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CDC Travel Health Tips for Students Studying Abroad
Few events can negatively impact the study abroad experience more than becoming sick or being injured while far away from home! Learn about important travel health information that can help students stay safe and healthy while studying abroad. This podcast features a conversation between a student preparing to study abroad and Dr. Christie Reed, Travelers' Health Team, Division of Global Migration and Quarantine, CDC. (Created: 12/26/2006 by National Center for Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 12/28/2006 |
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General Recommendations on Immunization
This report updates the 2002 General Recommendations on Immunization by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and provides technical guidance about common vaccination concerns for clinicians and other health-care providers who administer vaccines to infants, children, adolescents, and adults. (Created: 12/1/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 12/22/2006 |
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General Recommendations on Immunization
This report updates the 2002 General Recommendations on Immunization by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and provides technical guidance about common vaccination concerns for clinicians and other health-care providers who administer vaccines to infants, children, adolescents, and adults. (Created: 12/1/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 12/22/2006 |
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A Comprehensive Immunization Strategy to Eliminate Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in the United States
Hepatitis B vaccination is the most effective measure to prevent hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and its consequences, including cirrhosis of the liver, liver cancer, liver failure, and death. This report, the second of a two-part statement from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), provides updated recommendations to increase hepatitis B vaccination of adults at risk for HBV infection. (Created: 12/8/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 12/15/2006 |
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A Comprehensive Immunization Strategy to Eliminate Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in the United States
Hepatitis B vaccination is the most effective measure to prevent hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and its consequences, including cirrhosis of the liver, liver cancer, liver failure, and death. This report, the second of a two-part statement from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), provides updated recommendations to increase hepatitis B vaccination of adults at risk for HBV infection. (Created: 12/8/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 12/15/2006 |
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Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test
Learn how to evaluate people for latent TB infection with the Mantoux tuberculin skin test. This podcast includes sections on administering and reading the Mantoux tuberculin skin test, the standard method for detecting latent TB infection since the 1930s. (Created: 11/22/2006 by National Center for HIV, STD and TB Prevention) Date Released: 12/12/2006 |
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Alcohol and Other Drug Use Among Victims of Motor-Vehicle Crashes --- West Virginia, 2004--2005
To measure the prevalence of alcohol and other drug use among persons killed in motor-vehicle crashes in West Virginia, CDC analyzed 2004 and 2005 data reported by the West Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This report summarizes the results of that analysis, which determined that the prevalence of drug use was similar to the prevalence of a blood alcohol concentration among persons killed in motor-vehicle crashes. (Created: 12/8/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 12/8/2006 |
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Alcohol and Other Drug Use Among Victims of Motor-Vehicle Crashes --- West Virginia, 2004--2005
To measure the prevalence of alcohol and other drug use among persons killed in motor-vehicle crashes in West Virginia, CDC analyzed 2004 and 2005 data reported by the West Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This report summarizes the results of that analysis, which determined that the prevalence of drug use was similar to the prevalence of a blood alcohol concentration among persons killed in motor-vehicle crashes. (Created: 12/8/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 12/8/2006 |
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Tendencias en el ejercicio físico de fortalecimiento --- Estados Unidos, 1998—2004
Tendencias en el ejercicio físico de fortalecimiento--- EE.UU., 1998-2004. Debido a que los ejercicios de fortalecimiento conllevan importantes beneficios para la salud, un objetivo nacional de salud para el año 2010 es aumentar a 30% la proporción de adultos que realizan actividades físicas para mejorar y conservar la fuerza muscular y la resistencia física, con una frecuencia de 2 días o más por semana. Los CDC analizaron datos de la Encuesta Nacional de Entrevistas de Salud (1998-2004) para determinar la prevalencia anual de ejercicios de fortalecimiento entre los adultos en los Estados Unidos, por edad, raza y grupo étnico. Este informe describe los resultados de ese análisis. (Created: 7/21/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 12/4/2006 |
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Cobertura de la vacunación infantil contra la gripe --- Estados Unidos, temporada de gripe 2004--05
Este informe hace una evaluación de la cobertura de la vacunación contra la gripe entre bebés de 6 a 23 meses de edad, durante la temporada de gripe 2004-05. La cobertura en este grupo casi se duplicó con respecto a la temporada de influenza 2003-04, aunque con algunas variaciones sustanciales entre estados y áreas urbanas. Sin embargo, el porcentaje de niños que han recibido todas las dosis de la vacuna se mantuvo bajo, lo que resalta la necesidad de mejorar la cobertura de la vacunación pediátrica y su monitorización en niños pequeños y las personas que los rodean. (Created: 10/6/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 12/4/2006 |
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Deterioro de la vista corregible en personas con diabetes --- Estados Unidos, 1999--2004
Las personas con diabetes tienen más probabilidades de sufrir un deterioro de la vista que aquellas que no tienen esta enfermedad. Para calcular el porcentaje de personas con diabetes que podrían corregir sus problemas de la vista con una adecuada prescripción de anteojos o lentes de contacto, los CDC analizaron datos de la Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición. Los resultados señalan que entre los adultos de EE.UU. con diabetes, 11.0% presentaba deterioro de la vista (visión peor que 20/40 aún con anteojos o lentes de contacto) y que aproximadamente 65.5% de estos trastornos eran corregibles. (Created: 11/3/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 12/4/2006 |
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Vigilancia nacional sobre comportamiento arriesgado entre los jóvenes --- Estados Unidos, 2005
Las conductas de mayor riesgo para la salud que contribuyen a las principales causas de morbilidad y mortalidad de jóvenes y adultos a menudo se generan durante la infancia y la adolescencia, se extienden a la edad adulta, se interrelacionan y se pueden prevenir. Este informe resume los resultados de la encuesta nacional, 40 encuestas estatales y 21 locales entre estudiantes de 9 a 12 grados durante el período octubre 2004--enero 2006. (Created: 6/9/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 12/4/2006 |
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Monitorización del progreso hacia el logro de los objetivos de Gente Saludable 2010 -- 19 estados, Sistema de evaluación del riesgo en el embarazo (PRAMS por sus siglas en inglés), 2000-2003
Resume los datos recogidos en 19 estados (2000-2003) para evaluar el progreso hacia el logro de los objetivos nacionales de salud a través de 8 indicadores perinatales: 1) Intención de embarazo, 2) uso de multivitamínicos, 3) abuso físico, 4) tabaquismo durante el embarazo, 5) abandono del consumo del tabaco, 6) consumo de alcohol durante el embarazo, 7) iniciación en la lactancia y 8) posición del bebé al dormir. (Created: 10/6/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 12/4/2006 |
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Prevalencia de la artritis diagnosticada por el médico y limitación de las actividades atribuida a la artritis en Estados Unidos, 2003--2005
La artritis tiene una alta prevalencia entre los adultos en EE.UU. y se prevé que para el año 2030 afectará a alrededor de 67 millones de personas en este país. El presente informe actualiza los cálculos de la prevalencia nacional de la artritis diagnosticada por un médico y la limitación de las actividades atribuida a la artritis en la población adulta en los EE.UU. Los hallazgos indican que durante 2003--2005 se registraron alrededor de 46.4 millones de casos de artritis diagnosticados por un médico y que 17.4 millones de personas presentaban limitación en sus actividades atribuida a la artritis. Esto subraya la necesidad de aumentar las intervenciones para prevenir y controlar la artritis. (Created: 10/13/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 12/4/2006 |
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Cobertura de la vacunación antineumocócica y contra la gripe entre personas de 65 años de edad o más --- Estados Unidos, 2004—–2005
Uno de los objetivos de Gente saludable 2010 es lograr que la vacunación antineumocócica y contra la gripe cubra el 90% de las personas de 65 años de edad en adelante, que no están bajo cuidados institucionales. Para evaluar el progreso hacia esta meta, los CDC analizaron las encuestas del Sistema de Vigilancia de Riesgo del Comportamiento (Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, BRFSS) de 2004 y 2005. Los resultados de esta evaluación indican que en general la cobertura de la vacunación contra la gripe fue menor en la encuesta de 2005 que en la de 2004, mientras que la cobertura de la vacuna antineumocócica permaneció casi sin cambios en esos dos años (Created: 10/6/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 12/4/2006 |
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Nuevas recomendaciones para realizar la prueba del VIH a adultos, adolescentes y mujeres embarazadas, en centros de atención médica
Los objetivos de estas recomendaciones son aumentar el número de pacientes a quienes se les hace la prueba del VIH, incluidas las mujeres embarazadas, en centros de atención médica; también se busca impulsar la detección temprana de la infección por el VIH; identificar y otorgar consejería a personas que no tienen una infección por el VIH reconocida y vincularlas a servicios clínicos y de prevención así como reducir la transmisión perinatal del VIH en los Estados Unidos. (Created: 9/22/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 12/4/2006 |
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State-Specific Prevalence of Current Cigarette Smoking Among Adults and Secondhand Smoke Rules and Policies in Homes and Workplaces --- United States, 2005
Smoking can cause premature death and disease in children and adults who do not smoke but are exposed to secondhand smoke. To assess the state-specific prevalence of current smoking among adults in the United States and the proportions of adults who report having smoke-free home rules and smoke-free policies in their workplace, CDC analyzed data from the 2005 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. This report summarizes the results of that analysis, which indicated a threefold difference (from lowest to highest) in self-reported cigarette smoking prevalence among 50 states, the District of Columbia, and two U.S. territories. (Created: 10/27/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 12/1/2006 |
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State-Specific Prevalence of Current Cigarette Smoking Among Adults and Secondhand Smoke Rules and Policies in Homes and Workplaces --- United States, 2005
Smoking can cause premature death and disease in children and adults who do not smoke but are exposed to secondhand smoke. To assess the state-specific prevalence of current smoking among adults in the United States and the proportions of adults who report having smoke-free home rules and smoke-free policies in their workplace, CDC analyzed data from the 2005 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. This report summarizes the results of that analysis, which indicated a threefold difference (from lowest to highest) in self-reported cigarette smoking prevalence among 50 states, the District of Columbia, and two U.S. territories. (Created: 10/27/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 12/1/2006 |
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Surveillance for Foodborne-Disease Outbreaks --- United States, 1998--2002
Since 1973, CDC has maintained a surveillance programs for collecting and reporting data on foodborne disease outbreaks. This report presents findings during 1998-2002, which document an increase in the number of foodborne disease outbreaks compared with previous years. Viral pathogens accounted for an larger proportion of outbreaks than in previous years, probably reflecting improved viral diagnostic tests. Salmonella enteritidis continued to be a major cause of illness, and Listeriosis monocytogenes was a major cause of death. (Created: 11/10/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/24/2006 |
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Surveillance for Foodborne-Disease Outbreaks --- United States, 1998--2002
Since 1973, CDC has maintained a surveillance programs for collecting and reporting data on foodborne disease outbreaks. This report presents findings during 1998-2002, which document an increase in the number of foodborne disease outbreaks compared with previous years. Viral pathogens accounted for an larger proportion of outbreaks than in previous years, probably reflecting improved viral diagnostic tests. Salmonella enteritidis continued to be a major cause of illness, and Listeriosis monocytogenes was a major cause of death. (Created: 11/10/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/24/2006 |
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Avoid the Flu, Get Vaccinated.
Celebrate National Influenza Vaccination Week November 27 - Dec. 3 by getting the flu vaccine. (Created: 11/22/2006 by National Immunization Program) Date Released: 11/24/2006 |
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National Influenza Vaccination Week
Celebrate National Influenza Vaccination Week November 27 - Dec. 3 by getting the flu vaccine. (Created: 11/22/2006 by National Immunization Program) Date Released: 11/24/2006 |
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Bats and SARS
Bats are a natural reservoir for emerging viruses, among them henipaviruses and rabies virus variants. Dr. Nina Marano, Chief, Geographic Medicine and Health Promotion Branch, Division of Global Migration and Quarantine, CDC, explains connection between horseshoe bats and SARS coronavirus transmission. (Created: 11/8/2006 by Emerging Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 11/17/2006 |
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Trends in Strength Training --- United States, 1998--2004
Because important health benefits are linked to strength training, a national health objective for 2010 is to increase to 30% the proportion of adults who perform physical activities that enhance and maintain muscular strength and endurance on greater than or equal to 2 days per week. CDC analyzed 1998-2004 data from the National Health Interview Survey to determine the annual prevalence of strength training among U.S. adults by age group and race/ethnicity. This report describes the results of that analysis. (Created: 7/21/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/17/2006 |
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Trends in Strength Training --- United States, 1998--2004
Because important health benefits are linked to strength training, a national health objective for 2010 is to increase to 30% the proportion of adults who perform physical activities that enhance and maintain muscular strength and endurance on greater than or equal to 2 days per week. CDC analyzed 1998-2004 data from the National Health Interview Survey to determine the annual prevalence of strength training among U.S. adults by age group and race/ethnicity. This report describes the results of that analysis. (Created: 7/21/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/17/2006 |
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STD Treatment Guidelines, 2006
Learn about CDC's latest recommendations for the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). (Created: 11/16/2006 by National Center for HIV, STD and TB Prevention) Date Released: 11/16/2006 |
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Childhood Influenza Vaccination Coverage --- United States, 2004--05 Influenza Season
This report provides an assessment of influenza vaccination coverage among children aged 6--23 months during the 2004--05 influenza season. Coverage in that age group nearly doubled from the 2003--04 influenza season, with substantial variability among states and urban areas. However, the percentage of fully vaccinated children remained low, underscoring the need for improved pediatric vaccination coverage and ongoing monitoring of coverage among young children and their close contacts. (Created: 10/6/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/10/2006 |
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Childhood Influenza Vaccination Coverage --- United States, 2004--05 Influenza Season
This report provides an assessment of influenza vaccination coverage among children aged 6--23 months during the 2004--05 influenza season. Coverage in that age group nearly doubled from the 2003--04 influenza season, with substantial variability among states and urban areas. However, the percentage of fully vaccinated children remained low, underscoring the need for improved pediatric vaccination coverage and ongoing monitoring of coverage among young children and their close contacts. (Created: 10/6/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/10/2006 |
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CDC Plane Results in Lives Saved
The airplane leased by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during public health emergencies saves lives. The plane plays a critical role in CDC's ability to keep our nation safe and prepared. (Created: 11/7/2006 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)) Date Released: 11/9/2006 |
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Correctable Visual Impairment Among Persons with Diabetes --- United States, 1999--2004
Persons with diabetes are more likely to be visually impaired than those without the disease. To estimate the percentage of persons with diabetes whose poor vision could be corrected with accurately prescribed glasses or contact lenses, CDC analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The results indicated that among U.S. adults with diabetes, 11.0% had visual impairment (vision worse than 20/40 even with glasses or contact lenses) and approximately 65.5% of these impairments were correctable. (Created: 11/3/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 11/3/2006 |
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Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance --- United States, 2005
Priority health-risk behaviors, which contribute to the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among youth and adults, often are established during childhood and adolescence, extend into adulthood, are interrelated, and are preventable. This report summarizes results from the national survey, 40 state surveys, and 21 local surveys conducted among students in grades 9--12 during October 2004--January 2006. (Created: 6/9/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/27/2006 |
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Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance --- United States, 2005
Priority health-risk behaviors, which contribute to the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among youth and adults, often are established during childhood and adolescence, extend into adulthood, are interrelated, and are preventable. This report summarizes results from the national survey, 40 state surveys, and 21 local surveys conducted among students in grades 9--12 during October 2004--January 2006. (Created: 6/9/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/27/2006 |
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Correctable Visual Impairment Among Persons with Diabetes --- United States, 1999--2004
Persons with diabetes are more likely to be visually impaired than those without the disease. To estimate the percentage of persons with diabetes whose poor vision could be corrected with accurately prescribed glasses or contact lenses, CDC analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The results indicated that among U.S. adults with diabetes, 11.0% had visual impairment (vision worse than 20/40 even with glasses or contact lenses) and approximately 65.5% of these impairments were correctable. (Created: 11/3/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/27/2006 |
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Antimicrobial Drugs in the Home
Survey participants in the United Kingdom admitted keeping leftover antimicrobial drugs for future use and taking them without medical advice. Dr. J. Todd Weber, director of CDC's Office of Antimicrobial Resistance, advises against the practice, which can be dangerous and can promote antimicrobial drug resistance. (Created: 10/19/2006 by Emerging Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 10/26/2006 |
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Monitoring Progress Toward Achieving Maternal and Infant Healthy People 2010 Objectives --- 19 States, Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), 2000--2003
Summarizes data for 2000--2003 from 19 states measuring progress toward achieving national health objectives for eight perinatal indicators: 1) pregnancy intention, 2) multivitamin use, 3) physical abuse, 4) cigarette smoking during pregnancy, 5) cigarette smoking cessation, 6) drinking alcohol during pregnancy, 7) breastfeeding initiation, and 8) infant sleep position. (Created: 10/6/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/20/2006 |
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Monitoring Progress Toward Achieving Maternal and Infant Healthy People 2010 Objectives --- 19 States, Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), 2000--2003
Summarizes data for 2000--2003 from 19 states measuring progress toward achieving national health objectives for eight perinatal indicators: 1) pregnancy intention, 2) multivitamin use, 3) physical abuse, 4) cigarette smoking during pregnancy, 5) cigarette smoking cessation, 6) drinking alcohol during pregnancy, 7) breastfeeding initiation, and 8) infant sleep position. (Created: 10/6/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/20/2006 |
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Prevalence of Doctor-Diagnosed Arthritis and Arthritis-Attributable Activity Limitation --- United States, 2003--2005
Arthritis is highly prevalent among U.S. adults and is expected to affect approximately 67 million adults in the United States by 2030. This report updates estimates of the national prevalence of doctor-diagnosed arthritis and arthritis-attributable activity limitation in the adult U.S. population. The findings indicate that during 2003--2005, approximately 46.4 million persons had doctor-diagnosed arthritis and 17.4 million had arthritis-attributable activity limitations, underscoring the need to increase availability of evidence-based arthritis prevention and management interventions. (Created: 10/13/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/13/2006 |
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Prevalence of Doctor-Diagnosed Arthritis and Arthritis-Attributable Activity Limitation --- United States, 2003--2005
Arthritis is highly prevalent among U.S. adults and is expected to affect approximately 67 million adults in the United States by 2030. This report updates estimates of the national prevalence of doctor-diagnosed arthritis and arthritis-attributable activity limitation in the adult U.S. population. The findings indicate that during 2003--2005, approximately 46.4 million persons had doctor-diagnosed arthritis and 17.4 million had arthritis-attributable activity limitations, underscoring the need to increase availability of evidence-based arthritis prevention and management interventions. (Created: 10/13/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/13/2006 |
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Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination Coverage Among Persons Aged Greater Than or Equal to 65 Years --- United States, 2004--2005
One of the Healthy People 2010 objectives is to achieve 90 percent coverage of noninstitutionalized adults aged >/=65 years for both influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations. To assess progress toward this goal, CDC analyzed data from the 2004 and 2005 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) surveys. The results of this assessment indicated that, overall, influenza vaccination coverage was lower in the 2005 survey year than in 2004, whereas pneumococcal vaccination coverage was nearly unchanged from 2004 to 2005. (Created: 10/6/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/6/2006 |
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Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination Coverage Among Persons Aged Greater Than or Equal to 65 Years --- United States, 2004--2005
One of the Healthy People 2010 objectives is to achieve 90 percent coverage of noninstitutionalized adults aged >/=65 years for both influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations. To assess progress toward this goal, CDC analyzed data from the 2004 and 2005 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) surveys. The results of this assessment indicated that, overall, influenza vaccination coverage was lower in the 2005 survey year than in 2004, whereas pneumococcal vaccination coverage was nearly unchanged from 2004 to 2005. (Created: 10/6/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 10/6/2006 |
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New Information About Premature Births (For Healthcare Providers)
Dr. William Callaghan describes the findings from a CDC study which sought to understand how preterm birth contributes to infant mortality rates in the United States. (Created: 10/6/2006 by CDC Division of Reproductive Health) Date Released: 10/6/2006 |
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New Information About Premature Births (For Consumers)
A new study finds that prematurity is the most frequent cause of infant death in the United States. Learn more. (Created: 10/6/2006 by CDC Division of Reproductive Health) Date Released: 10/6/2006 |
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Hepatitis A - Vaccine Guidelines for Healthcare Providers
Find out why vaccination for Hepatitis A now is recommended for all children in the United States. (Created: 8/10/2006 by National Immunization Program (NIP)) Date Released: 9/29/2006 |
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TDAP - Vaccine Guidelines for Healthcare Providers
Learn about the new recommendations for the vaccine TDAP, a tool to battle pertussis. (Created: 8/10/2006 by National Immunization Program (NIP)) Date Released: 9/29/2006 |
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Global Polio Eradication - Vaccine Guidelines for Healthcare Providers
Discover how close the world is to being free from polio. (Created: 8/10/2006 by National Immunization Program (NIP)) Date Released: 9/29/2006 |
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Revised Recommendations for HIV Testing of Adults, Adolescents, and Pregnant Women in Health-Care Settings
The objectives of these recommendations are to increase HIV screening of patients, including pregnant women, in health-care settings; foster earlier detection of HIV infection; identify and counsel persons with unrecognized HIV infection and link them to clinical and prevention services; and further reduce perinatal transmission of HIV in the United States. (Created: 9/22/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 9/28/2006 |
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Revised Recommendations for HIV Testing of Adults, Adolescents, and Pregnant Women in Health-Care Settings
The objectives of these recommendations are to increase HIV screening of patients, including pregnant women, in health-care settings; foster earlier detection of HIV infection; identify and counsel persons with unrecognized HIV infection and link them to clinical and prevention services; and further reduce perinatal transmission of HIV in the United States. (Created: 9/22/2006 by MMWR) Date Released: 9/28/2006 |
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Vaccines: Guidelines for Healthcare Providers - VIS
Discover what you need to know about Vaccination Information Statements. (Created: 8/10/2006 by National Immunization Program (NIP)) Date Released: 9/22/2006 |
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Vaccines: Guidelines for Healthcare Providers - Rotavirus
After a seven-year absence, a vaccine for the sometimes fatal rotavirus is back on the market. Learn which infants should get the vaccine. (Created: 8/10/2006 by National Immunization Program (NIP)) Date Released: 9/22/2006 |
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Mrs. Laura Bush, First Lady of the United States, Encouraging HIV Testing
Mrs. Laura Bush, First Lady of the United States, provides information on testing and the importance of early detection and treatment in the fight against HIV/AIDS. (Created: 9/20/2006 by The National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHSTP)) Date Released: 9/21/2006 |
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Vaccines: Guidelines for Healthcare Providers - HPV
A new vaccine for cervical cancer could save thousands of lives, and billions of dollars, each year. Learn more. (Created: 8/10/2006 by National Immunization Program (NIP)) Date Released: 9/15/2006 |
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Vaccines: Guidelines for Healthcare Providers - Varicella
Once is not enough. Find out why a second vaccine for chickenpox is now recommended for kids in grade school and younger. (Created: 8/10/2006 by National Immunization Program (NIP)) Date Released: 9/15/2006 |
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Chikungunya Outbreaks Caused by African Genotype, India
Chikungunya fever has reemerged in India, with thousands of people reporting moderate to high fever with arthralgia and arthritis. Learn what researchers at the National Institute of Virology in Pune, India, determined after analying blood samples collected from suspected case-patients in 3 Indian states. (Created: 8/29/2006 by Emerging Infectious Diseases) Date Released: 9/13/2006 |
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Vaccines: Guidelines for Healthcare Providers - Influenza Part 1
In the United States, more people die from the flu each year than from any other disease that can be prevented by vaccine. Discover who is at greatest risk for the disease, and the burden of this disease in the United States. (Created: 8/10/2006 by National Immunization Program (NIP)) Date Released: 9/8/2006 |
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Vaccines: Guidelines for Healthcare Providers - Influenza Part 2
In the United States, more people die from the flu each year than from any other disease that can be prevented by vaccine. But this flu season, additional vaccine supply will give more people the opportunity to get vaccinated. About 75 million doses, or 15 million more doses than last year, will be distributed by the end of October. In part two of CDC's series on flu vaccine recommendations, learn who should be vaccinated against the disease, and when. (Created: 8/10/2006 by National Immunization Program (NIP)) Date Released: 9/8/2006 |
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Vaccines: Guidelines for Healthcare Providers - Influenza Part 3
In the United States, more people die from the flu each year than from any other disease that can be prevented by vaccine. Understand the differences in the types of flu vaccines in part 3 of CDC's series on the latest flu vaccine recommendations. (Created: 8/10/2006 by National Immunization Program (NIP)) Date Released: 9/8/2006 |
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Vaccines: Guidelines for Healthcare Providers - Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
Should you consider getting the new vaccine for shingles? Find out. (Created: 8/10/2006 by National Immunization Program (NIP)) Date Released: 9/8/2006 |
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eGames - Part 1
No longer do video and online games belong only to the worlds of fantasy and fiction. A new generation of games focuses on health, teaching gamers how to make healthy choices. Dr. Ian Bogost of the Georgia Institute of Technology explains. (Created: 7/24/2006 by CDC National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM)) Date Released: 7/31/2006 |
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eGames - Part 2
Dr. Ian Bogost of the Georgia Institute of Technology discusses innovations and applications in using the medium of online games to promote health. (Created: 7/24/2006 by CDC National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM)) Date Released: 7/31/2006 |
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Working with Stress (Pt. 1)
Is your job stressing you out? If so, you are not alone. Work-related stress is a growing concern that affects nearly every industry at every level. And that stress can take a devastating physical and psychological toll. (Created: 11/18/2002 by CDC National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)) Date Released: 7/31/2006 |
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Working with Stress (Pt. 2)
Learn from health experts how to reduce the pressure and tension associated with our jobs. (Created: 11/18/2002 by CDC National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)) Date Released: 7/31/2006 |
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History of Bioterrorism: Plague
It spreads easily. It kills quickly. Those are just two of the reasons the plague has been an attractive weapon of destruction for centuries. (Created: 11/23/2003 by CDC Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Program) Date Released: 7/31/2006 |
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History of Bioterrorism: Smallpox
With the success of the vaccine, is smallpox still a bioterrorism threat? Find out how the great public health triumph of the 70s may have left us vulnerable today. (Created: 11/23/2003 by CDC Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Program) Date Released: 7/31/2006 |
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History of Bioterrorism: Botulism
No other toxin is more deadly than botulism. Learn of its fabled past. (Created: 11/23/2003 by CDC Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Program) Date Released: 7/31/2006 |
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History of Bioterrorism: Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers
Ebola. Marburg. Lassa Fever. Find out why these viruses cause so much concern among bioterrorism experts. (Created: 11/23/2003 by CDC Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Program) Date Released: 7/31/2006 |
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History of Bioterrorism: Tularemia
Tularemia is most commonly associated with handling infected animals, or getting a bite from an infected tick or flea. Bioterrorism experts fear an uncommon but deadly means of exposure to the bacterial disease - breathing tularemia in aerosol form. (Created: 11/23/2003 by CDC Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Program) Date Released: 7/31/2006 |
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Violence on the Job (Pt. 1)
Simply earning a living may expose you to the risk of violence, or even worse. On average, more than a dozen murders take place each week in the workplace. Discover the environments most often associated with workplace violence. (Created: 6/30/2004 by CDC National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)) Date Released: 7/31/2006 |
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Violence on the Job (Pt. 2)
Violence in the workplace is more common than you may think. Occupational health experts offer strategies on how to protect ourselves from danger on the job. (Created: 6/30/2004 by CDC National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)) Date Released: 7/31/2006 |
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