I joined CDC in 2010, after working for the Connecticut Department of Public Health, because I wanted to protect people’s health in the whole country, not just in one state. Currently, I work for the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. We assess child and adult vaccination coverage in the United States. Vaccinations are one of the top ten great public health achievements ...

People are usually surprised to learn that CDC has an Injury Center. They’ve seen Contagion or Outbreak and know we do infectious disease but they don’t realize the huge burden injury plays on Americans’ lives. I work on the older adult falls team. More than one in four Americans over 65 falls each year. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc...

When I began my CDC journey in 1990, I had no idea my love for communications and my interest in biology would merge in such a wonderful way. As a health communication specialist, I develop messages for CDC-INFO agents to use when responding to questions from the public and healthcare professionals. CDC experts provide written answers to many anticipated health questions, and CDC-INFO develops ...

I joined CDC in 2005 as a Psychology Technician with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, or NIOSH. I wasn’t someone who always knew public health was for me. I really even didn’t know about NIOSH until my graduate school advisor matched me with a team of stress researchers who needed an assistant. Helping those NIOSH experts opened my eyes to the serious ways work can aff...

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, but rather look for multiple approaches in areas to work in. So I left academia...

I work for the Division of Global Migration and Quarantine as the Officer-in-Charge of the CDC Atlanta Quarantine Station at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world’s busiest airport. I’m a public health first responder, leading and coordinating activities that prevent the introduction and spread of communicable diseases into the U.S., 24/7. We respond to illnesses and death...

If you have COVID-19 or think you might have COVID-19, it is important to stay home and away from other people. More COVID-19 information in ASL: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvrp9iOILTQatwnqm61jqFrsfUB4RKh6J More COVID-19 information in English text: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/ Development of these materials was supported by a grant from the CDC Foundation, using fundin...

CDC staff give their reasons for wearing a mask. More COVID-19 information in ASL: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvrp9iOILTQatwnqm61jqFrsfUB4RKh6J More COVID-19 information in English text: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/ This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/coronavirus/2020/849849319830_I-Wear-A-Mask-ASL-34.mp4

CDC staff give their reasons for wearing a mask. More COVID-19 information in ASL: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvrp9iOILTQatwnqm61jqFrsfUB4RKh6J More COVID-19 information in English text: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/ This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/videos/ASL-I-wear-a-mask-because/319830_I-Wear-A-Mask-ASL-143-low-res.wmv

When to Get Medical Care for COVID-19 in American Sign Language 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/316132-D_ParentsSupportingChildren_COVID19_ASL.mp4

COVID-19 ASL Video Series: What To Expect After Getting Vaccine

Tests that check to see if you have the virus that causes COVID-19 are called viral tests, and they are available in most communities. More COVID-19 information in ASL: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvrp9iOILTQatwnqm61jqFrsfUB4RKh6J More COVID-19 information in English text: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/ Development of these materials was supported by a grant from the CDC F...

Travel increases your chance of getting and spreading COVID-19. CDC recommends that you do not travel until you are fully vaccinated. More COVID-19 information in ASL: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvrp9iOILTQatwnqm61jqFrsfUB4RKh6J More COVID-19 information in English text: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/ Development of these materials was supported by a grant from the CDC Fo...

Planning safer outings and visits during COVID-19. More COVID-19 information in ASL: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvrp9iOILTQatwnqm61jqFrsfUB4RKh6J More COVID-19 information in English text: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays/celebrations.html Development of these materials was supported by a grant from the CDC Foundation, using funding prov...

CDC staff give their reasons for wearing a mask. More COVID-19 information in ASL: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvrp9iOILTQatwnqm61jqFrsfUB4RKh6J More COVID-19 information in English text: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/ This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/coronavirus/2020/296296wear-mask-60-asl.mp4

Parents Supporting Children presented in American Sign Language 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/316132-D_ParentsSupportingChildren_COVID19_ASL.mp4

COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective at reducing your risk of severe illness from COVID-19. CDC does not recommend one vaccine over another. In general, you should get the first COVID-19 vaccine that is available to you. More COVID-19 information in ASL: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvrp9iOILTQatwnqm61jqFrsfUB4RKh6J More COVID-19 information in English text: https://www.cdc....

Research studies show that the COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized and recommended for use in the United States work well at preventing COVID-19. More COVID-19 information in ASL: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvrp9iOILTQatwnqm61jqFrsfUB4RKh6J More COVID-19 information in English text: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/ Development of these materials was supported by a grant ...

The v-safe health checker is a tool that is available to you after you receive a COVID-19 vaccination More COVID-19 information in ASL: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvrp9iOILTQatwnqm61jqFrsfUB4RKh6J More COVID-19 information in English text: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/ Development of these materials was supported by a grant from the CDC Foundation, using funding provided...

COVID-19 vaccines help prevent COVID-19, especially severe illness and death. Getting vaccinated will help protect you and may also help protect people around you, including people at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccination is an important tool to help stop the pandemic. More COVID-19 information in ASL: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvrp9iOILTQatwnqm61...