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For parents there's no greater joy than watching your child grow up happy and healthy. That's why most parents choose the safe, proven protection of vaccines. Flipping through this baby book, you can learn what vaccines babies need, when they're needed, and why it's so important to follow CDC's recommended immunization schedule. Immunization gives you the power to protect your baby from 14 serious childhood diseases by age 2. For more information about vaccines, visit http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents. 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/Babybook/

When your child is sick, antibiotics may not be the answer. Work with your child's doctor or nurse to learn how you can help your child feel better. 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/GetSmart2012/index.html Other Resources: http://www.cdc.gov/getsmart/antibiotic-use/symptom-relief.html

This video for young people ages 8 to 12, takes viewers to CDC's insectary, where they learn from CDC researchers about mosquitoes and malaria. See how mosquitoes are bred and used in tests to determine if they are becoming resistant to the insecticides used in nets and spray to prevent malaria. CDC's malaria expertise and global partnerships have helped save millions of children's lives. 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/DangerousCreatures/

Access to healthy food throughout the workday can be a challenge. Find out how one Philadelphia resident incorporated healthier snacking habits into her daily routine thanks to new healthy vending machines. 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/HealthySnacking/Wmv/HealthySnacking.wmv

The video documents the compelling story of how Folic Acid fortification has become a staple in the lives of women of child-bearing age everywhere to protect their babies from developing major birth defects such as spina bifida and anencephaly that are either fatal or have serious, long-term consequences for the child. The documentary short chronicles how spina bifida F could be the next major health problem eradicated after smallpox and polio. 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/FolicAcid/

El anuncio de servicio público de 60 segundos presenta a un médico experto explicando la gravedad de la influenza y la importancia de la vacuna anual contra la influenza para todas las personas de 6 meses de edad en adelante. También especifica cuáles son las personas de alto riesgo para quienes la vacunación es especialmente importante y señala que las tasas de vacunación de los hispanos han sido históricamente inferiores. 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/FluEsp60_02/

The video describes contact tracing, a method used by CDC and partners to identify new Ebola cases quickly and isolate patients as soon as they show symptoms, preventing spread to others. The video demonstrates how even one missed contact can keep Ebola spreading and that careful tracing of contacts and isolating new cases can stop the outbreak. 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://streaming.cdc.gov/vod.php?id=015e042fe3cfc7d71c16c5954fa7c62520141015122157578

CDC Vital Signs links science, policy, and communications with the intent of communicating a call-to-action for the public. CDC Vital Signs provides the most recent, comprehensive data on key indicators of important health topics.