Public Health
December 11, 2020 ACIP Meeting – GRADE: Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
GRADE: Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine; Work Group interpretation and next steps; Discussion Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/videos/low-res/acipdec2020/2-GRADE-Adjourn-12-11-20_LowRes.mp4
CDC in Sierra Leone
CDC in Sierra Leone The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began working in Sierra Leone in the 1970’s, focusing on Lassa fever. In 2008, through the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), CDC began supporting Sierra Leone’s HIV response. A CDC country office was established in Sierra Leone in 2015, focusing […]
I Am CDC: Linda Schieb
The “I Am CDC” video series is designed to highlight the work of staff across CDC, informing potential job applicants of the scope of the agency’s work. There are both administrative and scientific jobs included in the series. Stories also feature the satisfaction staff derive from their work, their connection to public health, and their […]
World Health Organization briefs member states on coronavirus outbreak – 2/4/2020
The World Health Organization holds a technical briefing Tuesday to update member states on the new coronavirus outbreak. The briefing is part of the WHO’s executive board proceedings. The coronavirus has now killed at least 427 people and infected about 20,900 in more than a dozen countries, including in the U.S. » Subscribe to CNBC […]
Episode 6: How Do Viruses Spread from Surfaces to People?
In this episode of Inside Infection Control, Dr. Abby talks about how respiratory droplets can make their way to surfaces and then to people – information you need to know so you can use infection control actions to stop it. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video […]
I Am CDC – Alexis Peterson
Almost 4 years ago, I landed at CDC in the Injury Center in an unconventional way. I’ve always loved science, and specifically the interplay between the brain and human behavior. Luckily for me, I learned early on that the best scientists are often those who don’t limit their interests to a narrow field of research, […]
COVID-19: Questions and Answers, November 20, 2020
CDC’s Dr. Henry Walke answers common questions about COVID-19. Transcript: https://www.cdc.gov/socialmedia/videos/covid-19/Transcript_Henry_Walke_QA.pdf Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/video/socialmedia/320978_FacebookCovidShow.mp4
What Every Clinician Should Know about COVID-19 Vaccine Safety
During this COCA call, clinicians will learn how they can educate their patients about what to expect after COVID-19 vaccination. In addition, they will learn how they can play an important role in monitoring the safety of COVID-19 vaccines. This includes encouraging patients to enroll in v-safe, a new smartphone-based, after-vaccination health checker for people who receive […]
Healthcare Systems Preparedness for COVID-19
CDC experts provide an overview of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) response, how health systems can prepare, and strategies for optimizing N95 supply. View the presentation slides at https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/videos/coronavirus/COVID-19-webinar.pdf. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/vaccines/2020/13771377COVID-19-webinar.mp4
CDC’s HIV Treatment Works: PSA
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) HIV Treatment Works national communication campaign for people living with HIV features the stories of individuals living with HIV talking about how sticking to treatment helps them stay healthy, protect others, do what they love, and live a longer, healthier life. Visit the campaign website for resources […]