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Colds, flu, most sore throats, and bronchitis are caused by viruses and therefore not treatable with antibiotics. In fact, the use of antibiotics when you have a virus can do more harm than good. Patients and their families need to work with their health care provider and pharmacist to find the best treatments. A Production of the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
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HIV and AIDS still pose a major threat to African-American men who engage in high risk behavior. These men need to know if they are HIV-positive to benefit from life-saving therapies and avoid infecting others. A Production of the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
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We all by now that binge drinking can lead to deadly car accidents, but some of the other outcomes are just as horrific. From unintended pregnancies and STDs, to injuries due to violence, binge drinking impacts communities on many levels. A Production of the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
6) HIV/AIDS 101
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This clip features new technologies and cutting edge graphics to convey the most important messages that everyone needs to know about HIV and its prevention. A Production of the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
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The Centers for Disease Control or CDC has developed a web-based tool that tracks and reports environmental hazards and related health problems. This clip raises awareness of environmental public health issues and the need for the Tracking Network. A Production of the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
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While bacterial infections are treated with antibiotics, viral infections were left to just run their course. However, there are prescription drugs that can be used as treatment for the influenza, or flu virus. These drugs are an important tool against the flu, especially for those who are at higher risk of developing severe illnesses due to the flu. A Production of the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
9) Be Brave
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Gynecologic cancer survivor Jenny Allen urges women to see a doctor if they have symptoms that last longer that two weeks. She explains how her symptoms led to a diagnosis of uterine and ovarian cancers and her treatment. A Production of the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
10) Go with the Flow
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Every dollar spent on water fluoridation saves nearly thirty-eight dollars in dental costs. This clip explains how fluoridation delivered through the water supply protects teeth as they form in young children and throughout life. A Production of the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
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Young children are particularly susceptible to flu-related complications: that is why a flu shot is recommended for children aged six months through eighteen years. With nearly twenty-thousand children under five hospitalized each year, parents and caregivers need to know about the dangers of influenza and the benefits of vaccination. A Production of the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
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Get a behind the scenes look at the command center at the Centers for Disease Control, or CDC. The center coordinates emergency responses to domestic and international public health threats like anthrax attacks, Hurricane Katrina, outbreaks of SARS, monkey pox, E. coli, and the H1N1 flu. A Production of the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
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Physical activity is a proven way to relieve the pain and disability associated with arthritis, but many people do not have the confidence or knowledge about how to exercise safely. This video will help people with arthritis learn more about the benefits of physical activity and the types and amounts of exercise helpful for people with arthritis. A Production of the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
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Hollywood actor and Cherokee tribal member, Wes Studi from Dancing with Wolves and Avatar, explains how Native Americans and Native Alaskans are at risk for the flu. He offers ways to prevent the spread of flu and protect the circle of life. This clip is audio only. A Production of the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
16) The Quiet Killer
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This clip explores carbon monoxide poisoning which leads to nearly 500 deaths and as many as 20,000 emergency room visits each year. Exposure to this odorless, colorless gas occurs primarily from poorly maintained heating systems or gas powered devices. A Production of the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
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Let's Stop HIV Together is a national campaign designed to increase awareness and decrease the stigma of HIV. Individuals, including singer Jamar Rogers, discuss living with HIV and the support they have received-or not received-from their families and friends. A Production of the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
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Because disease threats have no respect for borders, America's Centers for Disease Control brings together leading experts anywhere in the world that public health is threatened. From rabid bats in a Guatemalan cave, to ensuring the health of Kenya's poor, and investigating a mysterious disease outbreak among babies in China, the CDC works to protect America from health threats. A Production of the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services...
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