Recent and Featured CDC Podcasts
Defining Moments in MMWR History: 1993 E. coli O157:H7 Hamburger Outbreak
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During the 1993 E. coli O157 outbreak, four children died, and approximately 700 persons in four states became ill with severe and often bloody diarrhea after eating hamburgers from fast food restaurants. The first reports of CDC’s investigation into this deadly outbreak were published in MMWR. In this podcast, Dr. Beth Bell shares what it was like to serve as one of CDC’s lead investigators – a boots-on-the-ground disease detective -- for the historic outbreak. Created: 5/31/2017 by MMWR. Date Released: 5/31/2017.
Alzheimer’s Disease Deaths
Dr. Christopher Taylor of CDC’s Alzheimer’s Disease and Healthy Aging Program describes Alzheimer’s disease, the fifth leading cause of death in Americans 65 years and older. Created: 5/25/2017 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP). Date Released: 5/25/2017.
Cancer Registry Data
Dr. Loria Pollack, a Senior Medical Epidemiologist, talks about the importance of cancer registry data to understanding how cancer affects the United States–now and in the future. Created: 5/24/2017 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP). Date Released: 5/24/2017.
Hepatitis A Virus in Transplants
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Dr. Monique Foster, a CDC epidemiologist, discusses an unusual case of hepatitis A virus in a transplant patient. Created: 5/17/2017 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID). Date Released: 5/17/2017.
TB in Wild Asian Elephants
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Dr. Susan Mikota, co-founder of Elephant Care International, discusses TB in wild Asian elephants. Created: 5/10/2017 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID). Date Released: 5/10/2017.
CDC Vital Signs–African American Health
This podcast is based on the May 2017 CDC Vital Signs report. The life expectancy of African Americans has improved, but it’s still an average of four years less than whites. Learn what can be done so all Americans can have the opportunity to pursue a healthy lifestyle. Created: 5/2/2017 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 5/2/2017.
Signos Vitales de los CDC–La salud de los afroamericanos (African American Health)
Este podcast se basa en la edición de mayo del 2017 del informe Signos Vitales de los CDC. La esperanza de vida de los afroamericanos ha mejorado, pero aún es, en promedio, cuatro años más baja que la de los blancos. Infórmese sobre qué se puede hacer para que todas las personas en los Estados Unidos puedan tener la oportunidad de llevar un estilo de vida saludable. Created: 5/2/2017 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 5/2/2017.
African American Health PSA (:60)
This 60 second public service announcement is based on the May 2017 CDC Vital Signs report. The life expectancy of African Americans has improved, but it’s still an average of four years less than whites. Learn what can be done so all Americans can have the opportunity to pursue a healthy lifestyle. Created: 5/2/2017 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 5/2/2017.
TB in Captive Elephants
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Dr. Barry Kreiswirth, founding director of the Public Health Research Institute, TB Center, at Rutgers University, discusses TB in three captive elephants. Created: 4/27/2017 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID). Date Released: 4/27/2017.
Controlling Mosquitoes Indoors
Mosquitoes can carry viruses, like West Nile and Zika. In this podcast, Mr. Hubbard teaches his neighbors, the Smith family, ways to help reduce the number of mosquitoes inside their home. Created: 8/23/2016 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID). Date Released: 8/23/2016.
Cómo controlar los mosquitos en interiores (Controlling Mosquitoes Indoors)
Los mosquitos pueden portar virus como el del Nilo Occidental o del Zika. En este podcast, Don Francisco le muestra a sus vecinos formas en las que pueden reducir el número de mosquitos dentro de su casa. Created: 8/23/2016 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID). Date Released: 8/23/2016.
Mosquito Bites are Bad!
In this podcast for kids, the Kidtastics talk about the dangers of mosquito bites and how to prevent getting them. Created: 8/11/2016 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID). Date Released: 8/11/2016.
CDC Zika Update: Zika Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Learn about the basics of Zika virus disease. Created: 8/9/2016 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID). Date Released: 8/9/2016.
Zika and Pregnancy: What Pregnant Women Need to Know
As a pregnant woman, you may have questions about Zika. Learn more about what Zika is, what it means for pregnant women, and how you can protect your pregnancy. Created: 6/13/2016 by National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD). Date Released: 6/13/2016.
El zika y el embarazo: Lo que deben saber las mujeres embarazadas (Zika and Pregnancy: What Pregnant Women Need to Know)
Si está embarazada, es posible que tenga algunas preguntas sobre el zika. Obtenga más información sobre el zika, lo que significa para las mujeres embarazadas y cómo puede protegerse durante el embarazo. Created: 7/21/2016 by National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD). Date Released: 7/21/2016.
Controlling Mosquitoes Outside
Mosquitoes can carry viruses, like West Nile, Zika, dengue, and chikungunya. In this podcast, Mr. Hubbard will teach you and his neighbor, Laura, ways to help reduce the number of mosquitoes outside your home. Tips include eliminating areas of standing water where mosquitoes lay eggs and using larvicides to kill young mosquitoes. Created: 8/9/2016 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID). Date Released: 8/9/2016.
Controle los mosquitos que están en el exterior (Controlling Mosquitoes Outside)
Los mosquitos pueden transmitir virus como el del zika. En este podcast, el Sr. Francisco le enseñará a usted y a su vecina Adriana diferentes maneras para ayudar a reducir la cantidad de mosquitos fuera de su casa. Los consejos incluyen eliminar áreas de agua estancada donde los mosquitos ponen sus huevos, usar larvicidas para matar mosquitos jóvenes, y reparar grietas y cubrir las ventilaciones de los pozos sépticos. También aprenderá cómo se usan los aviones que ayudan a rociar insecticida para los mosquitos. Created: 7/11/2016 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID). Date Released: 7/11/2016.
Act F.A.S.T. (A Minute of Health with CDC)
Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. and among the top causes of severe disability. This podcast discusses the importance of getting immediate medical care for a stroke. Created: 5/18/2017 by MMWR. Date Released: 5/18/2017.
Act F.A.S.T. (A Cup of Health with CDC)
Early intervention is key to preventing or treating many health problems. That’s especially true with a stroke. In this podcast, Dr. Mary George discusses the importance of getting immediate medical care for a stroke. Created: 5/18/2017 by MMWR. Date Released: 5/18/2017.
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