influenza
Myth Dispelled
Dr. Adam Possner, an assistant professor of general internal medicine at George Washington University, reads and discusses his poem, "Myth Dispelled.". Created: 3/20/2013 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID). Date Released: 3/21/2013.
Outbreak of a New Strain of Flu at a Fair
Dr. Karen Wong, an EIS officer with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, discusses her study about flu outbreaks at agricultural fairs. Created: 2/28/2013 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID). Date Released: 3/4/2013.
Flu Vaccine is Ready (A Minute of Health with CDC)
The flu season is here and it’s time to get immunized. This podcast discusses the importance of getting vaccinated against the flu. Created: 12/13/2012 by MMWR. Date Released: 12/13/2012.
Flu Vaccine is Ready (A Cup of Health with CDC)
The flu season is here and it’s time to get immunized. The updated seasonal flu vaccine has been delivered to providers across the country and is ready to be administered. In this podcast, Dr. Joe Bresee discusses the importance of getting vaccinated against the flu. Created: 12/13/2012 by MMWR. Date Released: 12/13/2012.
CDC Recommendations to Reduce the Risk of H3N2v Flu Virus Infection for Fairgoers and Swine Exhibitors
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In this podcast, Dr. Lyn Finelli discusses CDC’s recommendations for reducing the risk of infection with H3N2v flu viruses for fairgoers and swine exhibitors. Created: 9/10/2012 by National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD). Date Released: 9/10/2012.
Pneumococcal Pneumonia and Pandemic H1N1
Dr. George Nelson, a CDC medical officer, discusses the relationship between pneumococcal pneumonia and Pandemic H1N1. Created: 6/6/2012 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID). Date Released: 6/6/2012.
Flu-related Hospitalizations by Industry
Dr. Sara Luckhaupt, a CDC medical officer, discusses which industries are most impacted by the flu. Created: 4/30/2012 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID). Date Released: 5/2/2012.
Continue to Vaccinate Patients and Staff Against the Flu
This podcast is a reminder to health care providers about the importance of annual flu vaccination—it’s not too late! Health care providers should get their flu vaccine and continue offering and encouraging flu vaccination among their staff, colleagues, and patients. Created: 2/8/2012 by National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD). Date Released: 2/14/2012.
Antivirals Use During the Pandemic H1N1 2009 Outbreak
Charisma Atkins, CDC public health analyst, discusses antiviral use during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic flu outbreak. Created: 1/23/2012 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID). Date Released: 1/23/2012.
Flu Resistance to Antiviral Drug in North Carolina
Dr. Katrina Sleeman, Associate Service Fellow at CDC, discusses resistance to an antiviral flu drug in North Carolina. Created: 12/19/2011 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID). Date Released: 12/19/2011.
In Memoriam: David Judson Sencer, A Public Health Giant
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Dr. Jeffery Koplan, Director of the Emory Global Health Institute at Emory University, reflects on the career of Dr. David Sencer. Created: 12/15/2011 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID). Date Released: 12/19/2011.
Get Your Flu Vaccine (A Minute of Health with CDC)
The most important thing you can do to protect yourself during flu season is to get an annual flu vaccine. This podcast shares recommendations for flu vaccination, especially for those at higher risk for complications from the flu. Created: 12/15/2011 by MMWR. Date Released: 12/15/2011.
Eat Your Fruits and Veggies (A Cup of Health with CDC)
Flu season is here and it’s time for most of us to get vaccinated. Each year, hundreds of thousands of people in the US get influenza and several thousand die from the disease. In this podcast, Dr. Erin Kennedy discusses the importance of getting an annual flu vaccine. Created: 12/15/2011 by MMWR. Date Released: 12/15/2011.
Contagion and CDC PSA (:30)
This 30 second PSA highlights CDC and the Hollywood movie Contagion. Created: 9/29/2011 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 9/29/2011.
Contagion: Facts Behind the Fiction
This podcast discusses the Hollywood movie Contagion and the facts behind the fiction. Created: 9/22/2011 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 9/22/2011.
Business/Employers Influenza Toolkit
This podcast promotes the "Make It Your Business To Fight The Flu" toolkit for Businesses and Employers. The toolkit provides information and recommended strategies to help businesses and employers promote the seasonal flu vaccine. Additionally, employers will find flyers, posters, and other materials to post and distribute in the workplace. Created: 9/6/2011 by Office of Infectious Diseases, Office of the Director (OD). Date Released: 9/7/2011.
Flu-Free Babies and Moms (A Minute of Health with CDC)
Pregnant women and their newborns are at increased risk for severe illness from the flu. This podcast discusses the importance of pregnant women receiving the flu vaccine. Created: 8/18/2011 by MMWR. Date Released: 8/18/2011.
Flu-Free Babies and Moms (A Cup of Health with CDC)
During pregnancy, women are at increased risk for complications and severe illness from influenza, including going into labor too early, developing severe pneumonia, and, in rare cases, death. Newborns also are at increased risk for severe illness from the flu. In this podcast, Dr. Carolyn Bridges discusses the importance of pregnant women receiving the flu vaccine to protect themselves and their infants. Created: 8/18/2011 by MMWR. Date Released: 8/18/2011.
Flu Free Kids (A Cup of Health with CDC)
Every year, thousands of preschool-aged children are hospitalized with flu-related complications, second only to elderly adults. Children under two are especially at risk. In this podcast, Dr. Timothy Cunningham discusses ways help prevent young children from getting the flu. Created: 7/28/2011 by MMWR. Date Released: 7/28/2011.
Flu Free Kids (A Minute of Health with CDC)
Children under the age of two are especially at risk for flu-related complications. This podcast discusses recommendations from public health experts for vaccination of children six months and older. Created: 7/28/2011 by MMWR. Date Released: 7/28/2011.
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: 3/24/2011 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: 3/24/2011.
Fighting the Flu
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Wes Studi, Hollywood actor, urges Native peoples to know the facts about the flu. Created: 3/8/2011 by National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD). Date Released: 3/8/2011.
Fighting Flu PSA (:30)
Wes Studi, Hollywood actor, urges American Indians and Alaska Natives to get vaccinated against seasonal flu. Created: 2/15/2011 by National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Date Released: 2/15/2011.
Fighting Flu PSA (:60)
Wes Studi, Hollywood actor, urges American Indians and Alaska Natives to get vaccinated against seasonal flu. Created: 2/15/2011 by National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Date Released: 2/15/2011.
VSI – Vaccine Scene Investigation
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Watch this short, fun video that will remind everyone why it's so important for adults to get vaccinated. Created: 12/16/2010 by National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), Office of Health Communication (OHC). Date Released: 12/20/2010.
Flu and Holiday Travel
This podcast explains the ways people can stay healthy and avoid the flu when traveling this winter. Created: 12/13/2010 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID). Date Released: 12/13/2010.
Hablemos de la Influenza
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En la charla, un médico responde a las preguntas frecuentes sobre la vacuna contra la influenza (gripe). Created: 12/8/2010 by Centro Nacional para la Inmunización y Enfermedades Respiratorias (NCIRD). Date Released: 12/8/2010.
Pregnant Women Need a Flu Shot
This podcast explains why pregnant women need a flu shot. Created: 11/17/2010 by National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), Office of the Director (OD). Date Released: 11/17/2010.
Pregnant Women: Know the Signs and Symptoms of Flu
This podcast is targeted to pregnant women and explains 1) the signs and symptoms of the flu, and 2) what to do if you experience and signs and symptoms. This podcast is NOT a substitute for the advice of your doctor or health care provider. It is intended for educational purposes only. Created: 11/17/2010 by National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), Office of the Director (OD). Date Released: 11/17/2010.
Comparison of Three Infrared Thermal Detection Systems and Self Report for Mass Fever Screening
In this podcast, CDC's Dr. Nicole Cohen describes research that examined the usefulness of thermal scanners for detecting fever in large groups of people in public settings, such as hospitals and airports. Created: 10/20/2010 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID). Date Released: 10/20/2010.
Warning Signs: Seasonal Flu
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In this podcast, Dr. Joe Bresee describes the main symptoms of seasonal flu and when it is serious enough to seek medical help. Created: 9/29/2010 by National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD). Date Released: 9/29/2010.
Take Three: Seasonal Flu
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In this podcast, Dr. Joe Bresee describes how to keep from getting seasonal flu and spreading it to others by taking these three steps. Created: 9/29/2010 by National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD). Date Released: 9/29/2010.
Don't Get, Don't Spread: Seasonal Flu
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In this podcast, Dr. Joe Bresee describes how to keep from getting the seasonal flu and spreading it to others. Created: 9/29/2010 by National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD). Date Released: 9/29/2010.
Antiviral Drugs: Seasonal Flu
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In this podcast, Dr. Joe Bresee explains the nature of antiviral drugs and how they are used for seasonal flu. Created: 9/29/2010 by National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD). Date Released: 9/29/2010.
Influenza 2010-2011: ACIP Vaccination Recommendations
In this podcast targeted to clinicians, Dr. Joe Bresee discusses who should be vaccinated against seasonal flu during the 2010-2011 season. He explains who is at risk for severe illness from the flu and discusses the benefits of vaccination. Created: 9/22/2010 by National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD). Date Released: 9/23/2010.
Invasive Haemophilus Influenzae Disease, Europe, 1996–2006
This podcast describes monitoring of Haemophilus influenzae disease in Europe from 1996 through 2006. CDC epidemiologist Stacey Martin discusses what researchers learned about the effect of vaccination on disease prevalence. Created: 3/15/2010 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID); National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD). Date Released: 4/5/2010.
Todo lo que hay que hacer es lavarse las manos (All You Have to Do is Wash Your Hands)
Este podcast de Kidtastics de los CDC enseña a los niños a lavarse correctamente las manos. Created: 3/26/2009 by National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, and Enteric Diseases (NCZVED). Date Released: 4/1/2010.
Spread of H1N1 within Households
This podcast describes an investigation into how H1N1 was spreading within households during the initial days of the pandemic in Texas. CDC's Dr. Oliver Morgan discusses what investigators learned about the role that children played in introducing the virus into households and spreading flu. Created: 3/29/2010 by Emerging Infectious Diseases. Date Released: 3/29/2010.
Many Healthy Returns
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International travel is usually very safe but there are things you should do to stay safe and healthy. Experts show you how to avoid problems when visiting developing nations. This includes being cautious about the food you eat and the water you drink, and to be aware of vehicles and road conditions to prevent problems. Created: 2/8/2010 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Disease (NCEZID). Date Released: 2/8/2010.
Passport To Health
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Each year more Americans travel overseas. Health experts suggest that you take several key steps to be proactive, prepared, and protected against injury or illness while outside of the United States, especially in developing nations. Created: 2/8/2010 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Disease (NCEZID). Date Released: 2/8/2010.
Both of You PSA (:30)
Flu and travel. Created: 1/21/2010 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 1/21/2010.
Now Entering PSA (:30)
Flu and staying healthy. Created: 1/21/2010 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 1/21/2010.
Antiviral Medications for Treatment of 2009 H1N1 Influenza and Pregnancy
This podcast features CDC's Dr. Sonja Rasmussen discussing the latest guidelines related to antiviral medications for treatment of 2009 H1N1 Influenza. Excerpt from a CDC-Medscape video series for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals. Created: 11/9/2009 by National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM); National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD). Date Released: 1/21/2010.
Underreporting of 2009 H1N1 Influenza Cases
Influenza cases are difficult to track because many people don't go to the doctor or get tested for flu when they're sick. The first months of the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic were no different. In this podcast, CDC's Dr. Carrie Reed discusses a study in the December issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases that looked at the actual number of cases reported and estimated the true number of cases when correcting for underreporting. Created: 12/8/2009 by Emerging Infectious Diseases. Date Released: 12/8/2009.
Mixing Tamiflu with Sweet Liquids
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If your doctor prescribes Tamiflu® capsules for your child and your child cannot swallow them, this podcast describes how to mix the contents of the capsules with a sweet thick liquid so they can be given that way. Created: 11/16/2009 by National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD). Date Released: 11/16/2009.
Influenza Round Table: Antiviral Drugs
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In this podcast, Dr. Joe Bresee explains the nature of antiviral drugs and how they are used. Created: 11/4/2009 by National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD). Date Released: 11/4/2009.
Influenza Round Table: Warning Signs
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In this podcast, Dr. Joe Bresee describes the main symptoms of flu, including the new H1N1 flu, and when it is serious enough to seek medical help. Created: 11/3/2009 by National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD). Date Released: 11/3/2009.
Influenza Round Table: Don't Get, Don't Spread
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In this podcast, Dr. Joe Bresee describes how to keep from getting the flu and spreading it to others. Created: 11/3/2009 by National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD). Date Released: 11/3/2009.
Influenza Round Table: Take Three
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In this podcast, Dr. Joe Bresee describes how to keep from getting the flu and spreading it to others by taking these three steps. Created: 11/3/2009 by National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD). Date Released: 11/3/2009.
2009 H1N1 Flu - General (Mature) (:15)
2009 H1N1 flu resources (mature voice). Created: 10/26/2009 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 10/26/2009.
2009 H1N1 Flu - General (Mature) (:30)
2009 H1N1 flu resources (mature voice). Created: 10/26/2009 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 10/26/2009.
2009 H1N1 Flu - General (Spanish) (:15)
2009 H1N1 flu resources (Spanish). Created: 10/26/2009 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 10/26/2009.
2009 H1N1 Flu - General (Urban) (:30)
2009 H1N1 flu resources (urban voice). Created: 10/26/2009 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 10/26/2009.
2009 H1N1 Flu - General (Urban) (:15)
2009 H1N1 flu resources (urban voice). Created: 10/26/2009 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 10/26/2009.
2009 H1N1 Flu - General (Spanish) (:30)
2009 H1N1 flu resources (Spanish). Created: 10/26/2009 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 10/26/2009.
Flu - Hygiene PSA for Kids (:30)
Things kids can do to help prevent flu. Created: 10/26/2009 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 10/26/2009.
Influenza- PSA sobre medidas de higiene para niños (Flu - Hygiene PSA for Kids - Spanish) (:30)
Things kids can do to help prevent flu (in Spanish). Created: 10/26/2009 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 10/26/2009.
Flu and Travel PSA (:30)
Guidelines related to traveling if you have the flu. Created: 10/26/2009 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 10/26/2009.
H1N1 Consumer Fraud PSA (:30)
Caution about ads that promote products that cure, treat, or diagnose flu. Created: 10/26/2009 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 10/26/2009.
H1N1 Flu Awareness PSA "Community" (:30)
Prepare now for the 2009 H1N1 flu to spread. Created: 10/26/2009 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 10/26/2009.
H1N1 Flu Awareness PSA "Comunidad" (Spanish) (:30)
Prepare now for the 2009 H1N1 flu to spread (Spanish). Created: 10/26/2009 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 10/26/2009.
H1N1 Flu Awareness PSA "Hygiene" (:30)
Practice good hygiene to help prevent the flu. Created: 10/26/2009 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 10/26/2009.
H1N1 Flu Awareness PSA "Higiene" (Spanish) (:30)
Practice good hygiene to help prevent the flu (Spanish). Created: 10/26/2009 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 10/26/2009.
Stay Healthy With Elmo
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In this podcast, Elmo teaches kids the basics of staying healthy. Created: 10/19/2009 by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Date Released: 10/19/2009.
Learn How to Sneeze With Elmo
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In this podcast, Elmo teaches kids how to sneeze to avoid spreading germs. Created: 10/19/2009 by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Date Released: 10/19/2009.
Wash Your Hands With Elmo
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In this podcast, Elmo encourages kids to wash their hands to stay healthy. Created: 10/19/2009 by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Date Released: 10/19/2009.
Learn to Cough or Sneeze With Elmo
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In this podcast, Elmo teaches kids how to cough or sneeze to avoid spreading germs. Created: 10/19/2009 by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Date Released: 10/19/2009.
Take Three Actions to Fight Flu
This podcast explains how vaccination, everyday preventive actions, and the correct use of antiviral drugs can help you fight both seasonal flu and 2009 H1N1 flu. Created: 10/7/2009 by National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD). Date Released: 10/7/2009.
Identification of the First Chinese Cases of H1N1 Flu
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.
Novel H1N1 Flu and Camp
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.
Avian Influenza A (H5N1)
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In this podcast, CDC's Dr. Tim Uyeki discusses H5N1, a subtype of influenza A virus. This highly pathogenic H5N1 virus doesn't usually infect people, although some rare infections with H5N1 viruses have occurred in humans. We need to use a comprehensive strategy to prevent the spread of H5N1 virus among birds, including having human health and animal health work closely together. Created: 5/27/2009 by Emerging Infectious Diseases. Date Released: 5/27/2009.
Novel H1N1 Flu - Creating a Safe and Healthy Workplace
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.
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.
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.
Things You Can Do to Stay Away from the Flu
This CDC Kidtastics podcast discusses things kids can do to help prevent infection with any infectious disease, including H1N1 flu. Created: 5/8/2009 by National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM). Date Released: 5/8/2009.
Lo que puedes hacer para que no te dé influenza (Things You Can Do to Stay Away from the Flu)
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.
Novel H1N1 Flu Awareness: Community
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.
Mensajes importantes sobre la influenza H1N1: Comunidad (H1N1 Flu Awareness: Community)
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.
H1N1 Flu Awareness: Hygiene
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.
Mensajes importantes sobre la influenza H1N1: Higiene (H1N1 Flu Awareness: Hygiene)
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.
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: 5/6/2009 by Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Influenza Division (CCID/NCIRD/ID). Date Released: 5/6/2009.
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.
Stay Informed About Novel H1N1 Influenza
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.
Manténgase Informado Sobre la Influenza H1N1
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.
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.
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.
All You Have to Do is Wash Your Hands
This CDC Kidtastics 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.
Testing for Influenza: What It Can Tell Us
This podcast discusses when it's advisable to do a laboratory test for influenza and what the results mean. Created: 3/18/2009 by National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD). Date Released: 3/18/2009.
Influenza Pandemic Infrastructure Response in Thailand
Influenza viruses change antigenic properties, or drift, every year and they create seasonal outbreaks. Occasionally, influenza viruses change in a major way, called a “shift." If an influenza virus shifts, the entire human population is susceptible to the new influenza virus, creating the potential for a pandemic. On this podcast, CDC's Dr. Scott Dowell discusses responding to an influenza pandemic. Created: 3/5/2009 by Emerging Infectious Diseases. Date Released: 3/5/2009.
Strategies for Fighting Pandemic Flu in Developing Countries
Countries throughout the world are preparing for the next influenza pandemic. Developing countries face special challenges because they don't have antiviral drugs or vaccines that more developed countries have. In this podcast, CDC's Dr. Dan Jernigan discusses new and innovative approaches that may help developing countries fight pandemic flu when it emerges. Created: 3/4/2009 by Emerging Infectious Diseases. Date Released: 3/4/2009.
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.
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.
Personal Stories: Why Flu Vaccination Matters
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Use of Facemasks and Respirators
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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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