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See the most recent podcasts on vaccinations below or click a topic to review vaccine-specific podcasts. For podcasts on other health and safety topics, see CDC's main podcast page.

Recently Released Podcasts

Have You Heard?
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Pre-teens, adolescents, and college freshmen who live in dorms are at an increased risk for meningococcal disease. This podcast discusses routine vaccination recommendations for 11-18 year olds. (Created: 8/12/2009)

There's a Vaccine for Shingles?
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This podcast answers a listener's question about the vaccine for shingles. (Created: 7/13/2009 by National Center for Health Marketing)

Hib Booster Is Back
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In this podcast, Dr. Andrew Kroger discusses the reinstatement of the booster dose of the Haemophilus influenzae type B, or Hib, vaccine, following a shortage in 2007-2008. (Created: 6/26/2009 by MMWR.)

Note: See Vaccine-specific Podcasts by Date for descriptions of podcasts listed by their release date.

Vaccine-specific Podcasts by Topic

• Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
• Chickenpox (See Varicella vaccination)
• Flu (influenza) vaccination
• Hepatitis A vaccination
• Hepatitis B vaccination
• Immunizations (see Vaccination)
• Measles vaccination

• Meningococcal vaccination
• Pertussis vaccination
• Rabies vaccine
• Rotavirus vaccination
• Shingles vaccination
• Smallpox vaccine
• Travelers' required immunizations
• Vaccination

Note: Review all vaccine-related podcasts.

Vaccine-specific Podcasts by Date

Note: This list is updated annually. For recently released podcasts, see the list above or CDC's main podcast page.

2009

"Hib Booster is Back" for Providers
In this podcast, Dr. Andrew Kroger discusses the reinstatement of the booster dose of the Haemophilus influenzae type B, or Hib, vaccine, following a shortage in 2007-2008. (Created: 6/26/2009 by MMWR, date released: 7/2/2009; running time: 3:58)

"Hib Booster is Back" for Parents
Some children may have missed the booster dose of the Haemophilus influenzae type B, or Hib, vaccine, following a shortage in 2007-2008. This podcast discusses the importance of children who missed the booster shot receiving the booster at their next doctor's visit, and encourages parents to check with a healthcare provider to ensure their children are up-to-date on all vaccines. (Created: 6/26/2009 by MMWR; date released: 7/2/2009; running time: 0:59)

Influenza 2008-2009: ACIP Recommendations
This podcast presents recommendations on Prevention and Control of Influenza by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. (Created: 3/18/2009 by NCIRD; date released: 3/18/2009; running time: 5:08)

Late Season Flu Reminder
This podcast discusses the importance of getting a flu vaccination, even if it is late into flu season, which can often last until April or May. (Created: 1/22/2009 by NCIRD; date released: 1/22/2009; running time: 1:53)

2008

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 NCIRD, date released: 12/17/2008, running time: 2:10)

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 NCPDCID, date released: 10/9/2008, running time: 9:01)

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 NCCDPHP and NCIRD, date released: 9/24/2008, running time: 7:05)

Dangerous Imports (Measles)
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, running time: 3:43)

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 NCIRD, date released: 8/7/2008, running time: 4:22)

Meningitis Immunization for Adolescents
In this podcast, adolescent vaccine recommendations for meningococcal disease, also known as meningitis, are discussed. (Created: 8/6/2008 by NCIRD, date released: 8/7/2008, running time: 5:04)

Don't Leave the Hospital Without It (Hepatitis B)
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, running time: 3:23)

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 NCHHSTP, date released: 5/1/2008, running time: 6:22)

Stop the Belly-Aching (Rotavirus)
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, running time: 3:05)

2007

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, running time: 9:34)

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, running time: 8:58)

Brazilian Vaccinia Viruses and Their Origins (Smallpox)
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, running time: 4:19)

Note: More vaccine-realated podcasts can be found at CDC's main podcast page.

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