A Cup of Health with CDC

Flu season is here and it's time for most of us to get vaccinated. Each year, hundreds of thousands of people in the US get influenza and several thousand die from the disease. In this podcast, Dr. Erin Kennedy discusses the importance of getting an annual flu vaccine.

For an expectant mother, taking care of her developing baby means taking care of herself, including ensuring that she gets vaccinated. Whooping cough and flu vaccines are routinely recommended during every pregnancy. If you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant, talk to your health care provider about when you should get vaccinated.

Millions of adults are affected by chronic pain, which can limit activities of daily life and also cause anxiety and depression and increase the risk of opioid problems. In this podcast, Dr. Chad Helmick discusses the importance of getting a diagnosis to help guide treatment and several steps that can be taken for pain management.

If used and maintained properly, contact lenses can be a safe, convenient alternative to glasses. In this podcast, Dr. Jennifer Cope discusses the importance of proper use and maintenance of contact lenses.

If used and maintained properly, contact lenses can be a safe, convenient alternative to glasses. In this podcast, Dr. Jennifer Cope discusses the importance of proper use and maintenance of contact lenses.

We usually think of hypertension, or high blood pressure, as a problem for adults, but it can begin in childhood. When it does, it can result in serious health problems later in life. In this podcast, Dr. Sandra Jackson discusses the dangers of hypertension in adolescents.

Exposure to high temperatures during the warmer months can result in heat-related illnesses. In this podcast, Dr. Brenda Jacklitsch discusses the dangers of becoming overheated while working and what employers can do to keep workers safe.

High school sports provide both exercise and memories, but there are risks involved. In 2017, approximately one in six high school students reported a sports- or physical activity-related concussion. In this podcast, Dr. Lara DePadilla discusses the importance of preventing, recognizing, and managing concussions.

Preventing tobacco use early in life decreases the chances a person will suffer from tobacco-related disease as an adult. In this podcast, Dr. Teresa Wang discusses how important it is for parents, teachers, and others who influence young people, to emphasize the dangers of tobacco and discourage use of any form.

Pools, water parks, and other recreational water venues are popular places to relax and stay cool, but they can be sources of serious illness. In this podcast, Ashley Andujar discusses ways to stay safe while going swimming this summer.