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In this podcast, Dr. Scott Dowell discusses the first cases of the new H1N1 influenza virus in China in May 2009, which occurred in three students who had been studying in North America during the early days of the pandemic and returned home to visit their friends and family. Chinese health officials acted swiftly to investigate and determine whether the students had spread their illness to others. The article, which appears in the September 2009 issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases, details what they found.  

Identification of the First Chinese Cases of H1N1 Flu
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In this podcast, Dr. Scott Dowell discusses the first cases of the new H1N1 influenza virus in China in May 2009, which occurred in three students who had been studying in North America during the early days of the pandemic and returned home to visit their friends and family. Chinese health officials acted swiftly to investigate and determine whether the students had spread their illness to others. The article, which appears in the September 2009 issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases, details what they found.  (Created: 8/4/2009 by Emerging Infectious Diseases)
Date Released: 8/4/2009

This CDC Kidtastics podcast discusses the danger of reptiles and amphibians carrying and spreading <i>Salmonella</i> and how to prevent infection.  

Don't Kiss a Frog!
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This CDC Kidtastics podcast discusses the danger of reptiles and amphibians carrying and spreading Salmonella and how to prevent infection.  (Created: 8/4/2009 by National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, and Enteric Diseases (NCZVED))
Date Released: 8/4/2009

In this podcast, Dr. Mike McGeehin, Director of CDC's Division of Environmental Hazards and Health Effects, provides an overview of the National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network. It highlights the Tracking Network's goal, how it will improve public health, its audience, and much more.  

Tracks: A National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network Overview
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In this podcast, Dr. Mike McGeehin, Director of CDC's Division of Environmental Hazards and Health Effects, provides an overview of the National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network. It highlights the Tracking Network's goal, how it will improve public health, its audience, and much more.  (Created: 8/4/2009 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC))
Date Released: 8/4/2009

This podcast discusses what to do to prepare for a hurricane.  

Be Prepared for a Hurricane
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This podcast discusses what to do to prepare for a hurricane.  (Created: 8/3/2009 by National Center for Health Marketing)
Date Released: 8/3/2009

In this podcast, Dr. William Jeynes, CDC Parenting Speaker Series guest, discusses the importance of parental involvement in children's academic success and lifelong health.  

Parents, School Success, and Health
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In this podcast, Dr. William Jeynes, CDC Parenting Speaker Series guest, discusses the importance of parental involvement in children's academic success and lifelong health.  (Created: 8/3/2009 by National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD))
Date Released: 8/3/2009

This podcast highlights the accomplishments of Dr. Tracie Williams, recipient of the prestigious 2009 CDC Charles C. Shepard Award.  

Shepard Award Winners, Part 2: Dr. Tracie Williams
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This podcast highlights the accomplishments of Dr. Tracie Williams, recipient of the prestigious 2009 CDC Charles C. Shepard Award.  (Created: 7/29/2009 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC))
Date Released: 7/29/2009

This podcast discusses the use of CDC materials.  

CDC… Permission Granted
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This podcast discusses the use of CDC materials.  (Created: 7/27/2009 by National Center for Health Marketing)
Date Released: 7/27/2009

This podcast highlights the accomplishments of Dr. Stephen Thacker, recipient of the prestigious 2009 CDC Charles C. Shepard Award.  

Shepard Award Winners, Part 1: Dr. Stephen Thacker
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This podcast highlights the accomplishments of Dr. Stephen Thacker, recipient of the prestigious 2009 CDC Charles C. Shepard Award.  (Created: 7/22/2009 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC))
Date Released: 7/22/2009

This podcast explores the partnerships that played a crucial role in building the National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network.  

Tracks: Working with Partners to Achieve Success
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This podcast explores the partnerships that played a crucial role in building the National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network.  (Created: 7/20/2009 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC))
Date Released: 7/20/2009

This podcast highlights the Massachusetts Public Health Tracking Network and features commentary from Massachusetts Department of Public Health Associate Health Commissioner Suzanne Condon.  

Tracks: EPHT Massachusetts Case Study
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This podcast highlights the Massachusetts Public Health Tracking Network and features commentary from Massachusetts Department of Public Health Associate Health Commissioner Suzanne Condon.  (Created: 7/20/2009 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC))
Date Released: 7/20/2009

This podcast answers a listener's question about staying safe and healthy in the summer heat.  

It's Hot Out There
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This podcast answers a listener's question about staying safe and healthy in the summer heat.  (Created: 7/20/2009 by National Center for Health Marketing)
Date Released: 7/20/2009

Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is about FINDING A BALANCE through healthy eating and physical activity.  

Finding A Balance
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Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is about FINDING A BALANCE through healthy eating and physical activity.  (Created: 7/13/2009 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP))
Date Released: 7/13/2009

This podcast showcases Denise, a woman living with HIV, as she tells her story.  

Voices of Experience: Living with HIV. Denise.
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This podcast showcases Denise, a woman living with HIV, as she tells her story.  (Created: 6/7/2009 by Division of HIV and AIDS Prevention (DHAP), National Center for HIV, Hepatitis, STD, and Tuberculosis Prevention ( NCHHSTP))
Date Released: 6/7/2009

This podcast showcases Doug, a man living with HIV, as he tells his story.  

Voices of Experience: Living with HIV. Doug.
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This podcast showcases Doug, a man living with HIV, as he tells his story.  (Created: 6/7/2009 by Division of HIV and AIDS Prevention (DHAP), National Center for HIV, Hepatitis, STD, and Tuberculosis Prevention ( NCHHSTP))
Date Released: 6/7/2009

This podcast showcases Pamela, a woman living with HIV, as she tells her story.  

Voices of Experience: Living with HIV. Pamela.
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This podcast showcases Pamela, a woman living with HIV, as she tells her story.  (Created: 6/7/2009 by Division of HIV and AIDS Prevention (DHAP), National Center for HIV, Hepatitis, STD, and Tuberculosis Prevention ( NCHHSTP))
Date Released: 6/7/2009

This podcast showcases ODell, a man living with HIV, as he tells his story.  

Voices of Experience: Living with HIV. ODell.
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This podcast showcases ODell, a man living with HIV, as he tells his story.  (Created: 6/7/2009 by Division of HIV and AIDS Prevention (DHAP), National Center for HIV, Hepatitis, STD, and Tuberculosis Prevention ( NCHHSTP))
Date Released: 6/7/2009

In this podcast, Dr. Richard C. Hunt, Director of CDC's Division of Injury Response, provides an overview on the benefits of using an Advanced Automatic Collision Notification system, or AACN, to help with emergency triage of people injured in vehicle crashes.  

Advances in Crash Response
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In this podcast, Dr. Richard C. Hunt, Director of CDC's Division of Injury Response, provides an overview on the benefits of using an Advanced Automatic Collision Notification system, or AACN, to help with emergency triage of people injured in vehicle crashes.  (Created: 6/29/2009 by National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC), Division of Injury Response (DIR))
Date Released: 6/29/2009

Most people love surprises, but when it comes to having a baby, a planned pregnancy is best. This podcast discusses the importance of using reliable birth control to avoid unintended pregnancies, and of discussing future family planning needs with your healthcare provider.  

Avoiding the Baby Surprise
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Most people love surprises, but when it comes to having a baby, a planned pregnancy is best. This podcast discusses the importance of using reliable birth control to avoid unintended pregnancies, and of discussing future family planning needs with your healthcare provider.  (Created: 8/6/2009 by MMWR)
Date Released: 8/6/2009

When it comes to having a baby, a planned pregnancy offers the best opportunity for having a safe pregnancy and delivering a healthy baby. Women who didn’t intend to get pregnant and those who give birth within 24 months of a previous birth are at higher risk for complications, both for themselves and their baby. In this podcast Dr. Cheryl Robbins discusses the importance of avoiding surprise pregnancies.
  

Avoiding the Baby Surprise
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When it comes to having a baby, a planned pregnancy offers the best opportunity for having a safe pregnancy and delivering a healthy baby. Women who didn’t intend to get pregnant and those who give birth within 24 months of a previous birth are at higher risk for complications, both for themselves and their baby. In this podcast Dr. Cheryl Robbins discusses the importance of avoiding surprise pregnancies.   (Created: 8/6/2009 by MMWR)
Date Released: 8/6/2009

This podcast gives tips to stay healthy and help prevent infection with novel H1N1 flu if your child or someone you know is going to camp.  

Novel H1N1 Flu and Camp
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This podcast gives tips to stay healthy and help prevent infection with novel H1N1 flu if your child or someone you know is going to camp.  (Created: 6/30/2009 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC))
Date Released: 6/30/2009

This podcast helps businesses understand how novel H1N1 flu can affect their business and how to keep their workers and worksites safe.  

Novel H1N1 Flu - Creating a Safe and Healthy Workplace
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This podcast helps businesses understand how novel H1N1 flu can affect their business and how to keep their workers and worksites safe.  (Created: 5/20/2009 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC))
Date Released: 5/20/2009

In this podcast, CDC's Dr. Barbara Reynolds discusses best practices in crisis and emergency risk communication. She characterizes the initial phase of the crisis communication lifecycle and describes the five most common mistakes made in emergency communication to the public and how to counter them.
  

Crisis and Emergency Risk Communications: Best Practices
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In this podcast, CDC's Dr. Barbara Reynolds discusses best practices in crisis and emergency risk communication. She characterizes the initial phase of the crisis communication lifecycle and describes the five most common mistakes made in emergency communication to the public and how to counter them.   (Created: 5/14/2009 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of the Director)
Date Released: 5/14/2009

In this podcast, Acting Surgeon General Dr. Steven Galson discusses what you can do to protect yourself from H1N1 flu.  

H1N1 Message from the Acting Surgeon General
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In this podcast, Acting Surgeon General Dr. Steven Galson discusses what you can do to protect yourself from H1N1 flu.  (Created: 5/13/2009 by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC))
Date Released: 5/13/2009

In this podcast, CDC's Dr. Joe Bresee describes how to prevent giving and getting novel H1N1 flu.  

How to Prevent Getting and Spreading Novel H1N1 Flu
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In this podcast, CDC's Dr. Joe Bresee describes how to prevent giving and getting novel H1N1 flu.  (Created: 5/11/2009 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of the Director)
Date Released: 5/11/2009

This CDC Kidtastics podcast discusses things kids can do to help prevent infection with any infectious disease, including H1N1 flu.  

Things You Can Do to Stay Away from the Flu
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This CDC Kidtastics podcast discusses things kids can do to help prevent infection with any infectious disease, including H1N1 flu.  (Created: 5/7/2009 by National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM))
Date Released: 5/7/2009

Este podcast habla de las formas en que los niños pueden ayudar a prevenir las enfermedades infecciosas y las infecciones, como la que causa el virus nuevo de la influenza H1N1.  

Lo que puedes hacer para que no te dé influenza (Things You Can Do to Stay Away from the Flu)
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Este podcast habla de las formas en que los niños pueden ayudar a prevenir las enfermedades infecciosas y las infecciones, como la que causa el virus nuevo de la influenza H1N1.  (Created: 5/8/2009 by National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM))
Date Released: 5/8/2009

This podcast teaches children how and when to wash their hands properly.  

All You Have to Do is Wash Your Hands
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This podcast teaches children how and when to wash their hands properly.  (Created: 3/26/2009 by National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, and Enteric Diseases (NCZVED))
Date Released: 3/26/2009

This podcast briefly discusses ways you can protect yourself from novel H1N1 flu.  

H1N1 Flu Awareness: Hygiene
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This podcast briefly discusses ways you can protect yourself from novel H1N1 flu.  (Created: 5/6/2009 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC))
Date Released: 5/6/2009

Este podcast aborda brevemente las formas de protegerse contra el virus nuevo de la influenza H1N1.  

Mensajes importantes sobre la influenza H1N1: Higiene (H1N1 Flu Awareness: Hygiene)
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Este podcast aborda brevemente las formas de protegerse contra el virus nuevo de la influenza H1N1.  (Created: 5/6/2009 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC))
Date Released: 5/6/2009

This podcast briefly discusses community planning related to a novel H1N1 flu outbreak.  

Novel H1N1 Flu Awareness: Community
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This podcast briefly discusses community planning related to a novel H1N1 flu outbreak.  (Created: 5/6/2009 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC))
Date Released: 5/6/2009

Este podcast aborda brevemente los planes de la comunidad frente al brote del virus nuevo de la influenza H1N1.  

Mensajes importantes sobre la influenza H1N1: Comunidad (H1N1 Flu Awareness: Community)
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Este podcast aborda brevemente los planes de la comunidad frente al brote del virus nuevo de la influenza H1N1.  (Created: 5/6/2009 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC))
Date Released: 5/6/2009

In this podcast, CDC's Dr. Barbara Reynolds defines stigmatization, describes how stigmatization can occur in a community, and discusses activities that response officials and communication professionals can do to prevent or confront stigmatization.  

Crisis and Emergency Risk Communications: Countering Stigmatization
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In this podcast, CDC's Dr. Barbara Reynolds defines stigmatization, describes how stigmatization can occur in a community, and discusses activities that response officials and communication professionals can do to prevent or confront stigmatization.  (Created: 5/6/2009 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of the Director)
Date Released: 5/6/2009

This podcast discusses things you can do everyday to avoid getting sick from infectious diseases, such as the novel H1N1 flu.  

Stay Informed About Novel H1N1 Influenza
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This podcast discusses things you can do everyday to avoid getting sick from infectious diseases, such as the novel H1N1 flu.  (Created: 5/4/2009 by National Center for Health Marketing)
Date Released: 5/4/2009

Este podcast habla sobre las medidas básicas que usted puede tomar para protegerse de cualquier enfermedad infecciosa, incluido el nuevo virus de la influenza H1N1.  

Manténgase Informado Sobre la Influenza H1N1
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Este podcast habla sobre las medidas básicas que usted puede tomar para protegerse de cualquier enfermedad infecciosa, incluido el nuevo virus de la influenza H1N1.  (Created: 5/3/2009 by National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM))
Date Released: 5/3/2009

This podcast discusses the use of antiviral drugs for treating and preventing the H1N1 flu virus.  

H1N1 Flu and Antiviral Drugs
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This podcast discusses the use of antiviral drugs for treating and preventing the H1N1 flu virus.  (Created: 5/2/2009 by Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Influenza Division (CCID/NCIRD/ID))
Date Released: 5/2/2009

Clean hands can help prevent the spread of infectious diseases, such as flu. This podcast explains the proper way to wash your hands.  

Clean Hands Help Prevent the Flu
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Clean hands can help prevent the spread of infectious diseases, such as flu. This podcast explains the proper way to wash your hands.  (Created: 5/1/2009 by Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Influenza Division (CCID/NCIRD/ID))
Date Released: 5/1/2009

Las manos limpias ayudan a prevenir la propagación de enfermedades infecciosas, como la influenza. Este podcast explica la manera correcta de lavarse las manos.  

Las manos limpias ayudan a prevenir la influenza (Clean Hands Help Prevent the Flu)
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Las manos limpias ayudan a prevenir la propagación de enfermedades infecciosas, como la influenza. Este podcast explica la manera correcta de lavarse las manos.  (Created: 5/6/2009 by Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Influenza Division (CCID/NCIRD/ID))
Date Released: 5/6/2009

This podcast answers the question: What can I do to protect myself and my family from H1N1?  

Protection from H1N1 Flu
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This podcast answers the question: What can I do to protect myself and my family from H1N1?  (Created: 4/30/2009 by National Center for Health Marketing)
Date Released: 4/30/2009

This podcast discusses the actions and goals of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, related to the current outbreak of H1N1 flu (swine flu).  

CDC H1N1 (Swine Flu) Response Actions and Goals
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This podcast discusses the actions and goals of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, related to the current outbreak of H1N1 flu (swine flu).  (Created: 4/30/2009 by Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Influenza Division (CCID/NCIRD/ID))
Date Released: 4/30/2009

This podcast, intended for the general public, demonstrates how to put on and take off disposable respirators that are to be used in areas affected by the influenza outbreak.  

General Instructions for Disposable Respirators
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This podcast, intended for the general public, demonstrates how to put on and take off disposable respirators that are to be used in areas affected by the influenza outbreak.  (Created: 4/9/2009 by CDC, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH))
Date Released: 4/29/2009

In this video, Dr. Joe Bresee, with CDC's Influenza Division, describes the symptoms of H1N1 (swine flu) and warning signs to look for that indicate the need for urgent medical attention.  

Symptoms of H1N1 (Swine Flu)
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In this video, Dr. Joe Bresee, with CDC's Influenza Division, describes the symptoms of H1N1 (swine flu) and warning signs to look for that indicate the need for urgent medical attention.  (Created: 4/27/2009 by Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Influenza Division (CCID/NCIRD/ID))
Date Released: 4/27/2009

En este video, Ana Rivera, Asesor de Salud Publica para los CDC, describe la influenza o gripe porcina: sus signos y síntomas, cómo se transmite, los medicamentos para su tratamiento, las medidas que las personas pueden tomar para protegerse de esta enfermedad y lo que deben hacer las personas si se enferman.  

H1N1 Influenza (Gripe porcina) (Swine Flu)
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En este video, Ana Rivera, Asesor de Salud Publica para los CDC, describe la influenza o gripe porcina: sus signos y síntomas, cómo se transmite, los medicamentos para su tratamiento, las medidas que las personas pueden tomar para protegerse de esta enfermedad y lo que deben hacer las personas si se enferman.  (Created: 4/30/2009 by Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Influenza Division (CCID/NCIRD/ID))
Date Released: 4/30/2009

In this video, Dr. Joe Bresee, with the CDC Influenza Division, describes swine flu - its signs and symptoms, how it's transmitted, medicines to treat it, steps people can take to protect themselves from it, and what people should do if they become ill.  

H1N1 (Swine Flu)
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In this video, Dr. Joe Bresee, with the CDC Influenza Division, describes swine flu - its signs and symptoms, how it's transmitted, medicines to treat it, steps people can take to protect themselves from it, and what people should do if they become ill.  (Created: 4/25/2009 by Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Influenza Division (CCID/NCIRD/ID))
Date Released: 4/25/2009

In this podcast, learn how to help stop the spread of infection and stay healthy. It's easy when you 'Put Your Hands Together.'  

Put Your Hands Together
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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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