Recent and Featured CDC Podcasts
Prevent Pneumonia
CDC’s Matthew Westercamp explains what pneumonia is, its symptoms, and how to prevent it. Created: 8/6/2015 by National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), Division of Bacterial Diseases (DBD), Respiratory Diseases Branch (RDB). Date Released: 8/6/2015.
CDC Vital Signs-Communication Can Save Lives
This podcast is based on the August 2015 CDC Vital Signs report. Antibiotic-resistant germs cause at least 23,000 deaths each year. Learn how public health authorities and health care facilities can work together to save lives. Created: 8/4/2015 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID). Date Released: 8/4/2015.
Signos Vitales de los CDC-La comunicación puede salvar vidas (Communication Can Save Lives)
Este podcast se basa en la edición de agosto del 2015 del informe Signos Vitales de los CDC. Las bacterias resistentes a los antibióticos causan por lo menos 23 000 muertes anuales. Infórmese sobre cómo pueden las autoridades de salud pública y los establecimientos de atención médica colaborar para salvar vidas. Created: 8/4/2015 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID). Date Released: 8/4/2015.
Communication Can Save Lives PSA (:60)
This 60 second public service announcement (PSA) is based on the August 2015 CDC Vital Signs report. Antibiotic-resistant germs cause at least 23,000 deaths each year. Learn how public health authorities and health care facilities can work together to save lives. Created: 8/4/2015 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID). Date Released: 8/4/2015.
The Past Is Never Dead—Measles Epidemic, Boston, Massachusetts, 1713
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Dr. David Morens reads excerpts from his essay about Cotton Mather’s diary, which details the experience and tragedy of the measles outbreak in Boston, Massachusetts in 1713. Created: 8/4/2015 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID). Date Released: 8/4/2015.
Anthrax Remembered
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Dr. John Jernigan and Dr. D. Peter Drotman recall the 2001 anthrax attacks and rapid publication of the landmark paper reporting the initial cases of inhalational anthrax. Created: 8/3/2015 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID). Date Released: 8/3/2015.
July 27, 2015 CDC Ebola Response Update
In this podcast, Drs. Jennifer McQuiston, Inger Damon, and Tom Frieden share their insights on the Road to Zero as we commemorate the past year's response to the Ebola outbreak. Created: 7/27/2015 by Office of the Associate Director for Communication (OADC). Date Released: 7/27/2015.
Women and Cancer: Examining Breast Cancer-Screening Behaviors and Survival
This podcast features Siran Koroukian, PhD, associate professor in the School of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University and lead author of one of PCD’s most recent articles. Dr. Koroukian answers questions about the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (BCCP) in Ohio and discusses the effectiveness of the program among low-income women enrolled Medicare. Created: 7/24/2015 by Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD), National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP). Date Released: 7/24/2015.
Los antibióticos no son siempre el tratamiento adecuado
Este podcast ofrece una breve reseña acerca de los antibióticos, su uso adecuado y consejos para ayudar a prevenir la resistencia a estos medicamentos. Created: 7/16/2015 by National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD). Date Released: 7/16/2015.
Don’t Drink and Drive (A Minute of Health with CDC)
In 2013, more than 10,000 people died in crashes in which at least one driver’s blood alcohol level was above the legal limit. This podcast discusses the importance of refraining from driving if you plan to consume alcohol. Created: 8/6/2015 by MMWR. Date Released: 8/6/2015.
Don’t Drink and Drive (A Cup of Health with CDC)
Nearly one-third of fatalities in car crashes are caused by alcohol-impaired driving. In this podcast, Amy Jewett discusses the dangers of alcohol-impaired driving. Created: 8/6/2015 by MMWR. Date Released: 8/6/2015.
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