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Epi Info™ 7
In this podcast, Brad Myers, Director of the Division of Communication Services, talks with Asad Islam, who leads the Epi Info™ team at CDC, about Epi Info's new tools. Created: 6/12/2012 by Office of Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services (OSELS). Date Released: 1/17/2013.
Vital Signs – Binge Drinking Among Women and Girls
This podcast is based on the January 2013 CDC Vital Signs report, which presents information about binge drinking among women and girls. Binge drinking is defined for women as four or more drinks in a short period of time. It puts women and girls at greater risk for breast cancer, sexual assault, heart disease, and unintended pregnancy. Created: 1/8/2013 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 1/8/2013.
Consumo de alcohol en atracón en las mujeres y adolescentes (Binge Drinking Among Women and Girls)
Este podcast está basado en el informe de Vital Signs de enero del 2013, que tiene información sobre las mujeres y las adolescentes que consumen alcohol en atracón. En las mujeres, se define el consumo de alcohol en atracón como beber cuatro o más tragos en un periodo corto. Esto hace que las mujeres y las adolescentes tengan un riesgo más alto de cáncer de mama, agresiones sexuales, enfermedades cardiacas y embarazos no planeados. Created: 1/8/2013 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 1/8/2013.
Binge Drinking Among Women and Girls PSA (:60)
This 60 second public service announcement is based on the January 2013 CDC Vital Signs report, which presents information about binge drinking among women and girls. Binge drinking is defined for women as four or more drinks in a short period of time. It puts women and girls at greater risk for breast cancer, sexual assault, heart disease, and unintended pregnancy. Created: 1/8/2013 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 1/8/2013.
Investigating Listeria Outbreaks
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Dr. Emily Cartwright, Infectious Disease fellow at Emory University and former EIS Officer with CDC’s Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases discusses foodborne <em>Listeria</em> outbreaks. Created: 1/4/2013 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID). Date Released: 1/8/2013.
Sinusitis from Nontuberculous Mycobacteria in Tap Water
Dr. Wellington S. Tichenor. Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at New York Medical College and in private practice in Manhattan, New York, discusses his investigation of sinusitis from nontuberculous mycobacteria in tap water. Created: 12/21/2012 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID). Date Released: 12/31/2012.
Wild Birds and the Urban Ecology of Ticks
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Dr. Sarah Hamer, Assistant Professor and Veterinary Ecologist with the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University, discusses her investigation of ticks on wild birds in urban Chicago. Created: 12/21/2012 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID). Date Released: 12/27/2012.
Dangerous Creatures - A Visit to the CDC Insectary
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Tour CDC’s insectary with Sofi, a young host, and learn from CDC researchers about mosquitoes and insecticide resistance. Created: 11/7/2012 by Center for Global Health (CGH). Date Released: 12/20/2012.
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.
Stay Safe and Healthy This Winter!
In this podcast for kids, the Kidtastics offer some simple ways to stay safe and healthy during the winter holiday season. Created: 11/23/2010 by CDC Office of Women’s Health. Date Released: 11/23/2010.
Salud y seguridad en las fiestas del invierno (Stay Safe and Healthy This Winter!)
En este podcast para niños, Kidtastics ofrece ideas sencillas sobre cómo mantenerse seguros y saludables durante las fiestas de fin de año. Created: 11/23/2010 by CDC Office of Women’s Health. Date Released: 12/27/2011.
What's In Your Emergency Kit?
An emergency kit can help you survive during a disaster. This podcast discusses supplies to include in your kit. Created: 12/4/2012 by Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response (OPHPR). Date Released: 12/20/2012.
In Everything Moderation (A Minute of Health with CDC)
A recent report highlighted binge drinking among women and girls. This podcast discusses the pitfalls of excessive drinking for young women. Created: 1/24/2013 by MMWR. Date Released: 1/24/2013.
In Everything Moderation (A Cup of Health with CDC)
For many people, drinking alcohol is a regular part of social occasions, but moderation is important. Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to serious health and social problems. A recent report found that binge drinking is common among women and girls. In this podcast, Dr. Dafna Kanny discusses the dangers of binge drinking. Created: 1/24/2013 by MMWR. Date Released: 1/24/2013.
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