A Minute of Health with CDC

Maternal vaccination is important to protect both mom and baby. If you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant, ask your health care provider about when you should get your vaccines, including the flu and whooping cough vaccines, to avoid complications of these infections, such as hospitalization and death.

While occasional aches and pains are an expected part of life, many people experience constant pain. This podcast discusses how adults living with chronic pain can experience limitations in mobility along with a reduced quality of life and how talking with a health care provider can help with pain management.

Most vaccines are given to infants and toddlers, but adolescence is also an important time in life to get vaccinated. This podcast discusses how vaccines can protect against infection and the importance of talking with a health care provider to ensure that children are fully immunized.

Contact lenses can be a safe, convenient alternative to glasses if used and maintained properly. This podcast discusses the proper use and maintenance of contact lenses.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recently updated the guidelines for diagnosing elevated blood pressure or hypertension in youth. Those who have high blood pressure during adolescence are more likely to have high blood pressure as adults. This podcast discusses what to do to lower the risk of high blood pressure among youth.

Exposure to high temperatures during the warmer months can result in heat-related illnesses. This podcast discusses the dangers of working outdoors during extreme heat, and how even those accustomed to such activities may be at risk.

In 2017, approximately one in six high school students reported a sports or physical activity-related concussion. Immediate symptoms of a concussion include headache, nausea, and double vision. Long term, the effects of such injuries, particularly those that are more severe, can be life-changing. This podcast discusses concussion symptoms and treatment.

Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States. Nearly all tobacco use begins during adolescence. In recent years, fewer U.S. middle and high school students used tobacco products; but millions still do. This podcast discusses the importance of preventing tobacco use early in life.

Since 2000, nearly 500 outbreaks have been reported at recreational water venues in the U.S., resulting in over 27,000 illnesses and eight deaths. This podcast discusses a few simple precautions which can allow you to stay safe while utilizing recreational water venues this summer.

Among adults 65 and older falls are the largest contributor to injury-related deaths. This podcast discusses ways to decrease the risk for fall-related injuries and death.