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Candida auris (C. auris)
This webpage provides information about Candida auris (C. auris), a dangerous fungus that spreads in hospitals and can cause severe infections, often resistant to drugs. …
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About Malaria
This webpage provides information about malaria, a serious disease caused by a parasite spread by certain mosquitoes. It outlines symptoms, causes and risks, testing and …
Backpack Emergency Card
The Backpack Emergency Card is a helpful tool for parents and students. It describes how to create an emergency card that kids can keep in …
PPE: Confirmed Patients and Clinically Unstable Patients Suspected to have VHF
This webpage provides guidance on using personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers caring for patients with viral hemorrhagic fevers like Ebola. It describes the …
The Role of Educators in Public Health Emergencies
This one-hour webinar discusses how teachers can help during public health emergencies. It describes the important role educators play in keeping students safe and informed. …
Protecting Pregnant Women and Babies During Public Health Emergencies
This webinar discusses keeping pregnant women and babies safe during public health emergencies. It describes how important it is to have plans in place to …
Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Pregnant Women and Infants: Data for Action
This video is about keeping pregnant women and infants safe from new health threats. It describes how doctors and scientists watch for diseases that could …
Uniéndonos: La Vida Después de un Desastre Natural — La Historia de Mariana, Huracán María, 2017
The video describes Mariana's experience after Hurricane Maria in 2017. Living in Miami, she felt scared and worried about the future. Her home was damaged …
Helping my Community: Life After a Natural Disaster — Jaylon’s Story, Hurricane Irma, 2017
Jaylon, an 18-year-old, shares his experience during Hurricane Irma in 2017. Initially not taking the storm seriously, he was scared by its impact. Afterward, he …
Finding a New Normal: Life After a Natural Disaster
This video series describes how teens cope with life after natural disasters. It follows four teens: Abby, Alexis, Jaylon, and Mariana. They share their stories …