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Introduces the character of Coyote, a trickster, and shows children the difference between healthy snacks and sweet treats. 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 http://www.cdc.gov/CDCTV/TrickyTreats/index.html

An outbreak of the Ebola virus hits in western Uganda and caused dozens of illnesses or deaths. In RESPONDING TO OUTBREAKS, a team of investigators from the CDC Special Pathogens Branch travels to Uganda. They work to bring the outbreak under control and learn more about the reservoir hosts for the Ebola and Marburg viruses. 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 http://www.cdc.gov/CDCTV/RespondOutbreaks/Wmv/RespondOutbreaks_768.wmv

Many people believe that there is no treatment for a virus and that you have to let it run its course. But when it comes to influenza, there are prescription drugs that can be used for treatment. They can make our symptoms milder and make us feel better faster. These drugs are an important tool against flu especially for people at higher risk of severe illness from the flu. 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 http://www.cdc.gov/cdctv/

Wes Studi, Hollywood actor and Cherokee tribe member, urges American Indians and Alaska Natives to "Take 3" as the best way to protect themselves, their families and their tribal communities from flu and the H1N1 virus: get vaccinated, prevent the spread of germs and take antivirals. 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 http://www.cdc.gov/cdctv/Take3

Jamie Foxx speaks to the urgency of the HIV epidemic among young African Americans and encourages people to talk about HIV. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html

Cynthia Yen, MPH1, Erin Murray, PhD1, Jennifer Zipprich, PhD1, Kathleen Winter, MPH1, Kathleen Harriman, PhD1 (Author affiliations at end of text).

Colin Basler, DVM1,2, Tony M. Forshey, DVM3, Kimberly Machesky, MPH4, C. Matthew Erdman, DVM, PhD5, Thomas M.

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

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