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Polio is a frightening disease that paralyzes and kills. In this Director's Briefing, Dr. Tom Frieden discusses how the finish line for polio eradication is in sight. In 2012, there were fewer cases of polio in fewer countries than ever before in history -- 222 cases. That is far from the 350,000 cases recorded when CDC and our partners started the campaign to eradicate polio in 1988. Although we have made tremendous progress against what used to be one of the most terrible diseases of our time, there is still work to do to get over the finish line. 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=93b079e93ff9e9fc82978d69f949d4eb20130124122636125

In this Director's Briefing video, CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden talks about the latest Vital Signs report on hepatitis C (www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/) -- a leading cause of liver cancer. Although hepatitis C can be a serious disease, most people do not know they are infected. There are about three million Americans with hepatitis C, most of whom are baby boomers born from 1945 through 1965. A blood test can tell if a person has ever been infected with hepatitis C and more effective treatments are available. 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=302560417b7ce7b29c6edd1d0628b68720130502145318233

CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden talks about the latest data on flu, as well as answers some basic questions including how effective is the seasonal flu vaccine and who (and who shouldn't) get the seasonal flu vaccine. 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=e610f3b1323f11238c06432fefcc4b6020130118112817578

In this Director's Briefing video, CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden talks about drug-resistant bacteria called CRE. These bacteria pose a triple-threat: especially deadly, outsmarting our best antibiotics, and easily transfer their resistance to other germs. Patients are left with extremely limited, and in some cases, no treatment options. This Vital Signs (www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns) reports that CRE are spreading in U.S. medical facilities. More normal bacteria are becoming highly-resistant CRE. These bacteria could be the beginning of the end of antibiotics, and the entire healthcare community must act now to stop them. 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=5fac59254239fa5599f8fd0fd48230ed20130304094025116

Most norovirus outbreaks from contaminated food occur in food service settings, according to this month's Vital Signs (www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/) reports. The report provides some key recommendations to help the food service industry prevent these outbreaks that get millions of people sick each year. 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=569f80513ba62255675da92c366351b420140602112406625

As part of the It Gets Better Project, President Obama shares his message of hope and support for LGBT youth who are struggling with being bullied.

Susan Kegeles of the Center for AIDS Prevention Studies at the University of California-San Francisco, discusses how HIV prevention program participants can create a MSM (men who have sex with men) family, which has young gay and bisexual men caring about each other, whether they are living with HIV or not, and helping each other reduce their sexual risk behaviors. 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=cafbdba70c2cc5cbfd43cef44ccf7f8720121124105131015

It may shock you to know that one out of every eleven teens reports being hit or physically hurt by a boyfriend or girlfriend in the past twelve months. But why is that, and how can we change it? In "Break The Silence: Stop the Violence," parents talk with teens about developing healthy, respectful relationships before they start dating. 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/

Learn how to look for developmental milestones in your young child and what to do if you have a concern about your child's development. 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/NCBDDD/actearly/multimedia/video.html

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that is extremely poisonous and can kill within minutes. In the US each year, nearly 500 die while as many as 20,000 visit emergency rooms for exposure primarily from poorly-maintained heating systems or gas stoves and gas-powered generators used for heat or power during storms. 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/

In this video, Dr. Joe Bresee with the CDC Influenza Division describes swine flu - its signs and symptoms, how it's transmitted, medicines to treat it, steps people can take to protect themselves from it, and what people should do if they become ill. 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://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/

Though swimming is a popular sports activity with many health benefits, swimming-related illness in the US is on the rise. In a fun-filled reminder, experts show you how to keep your family healthy and safe when you get 'In the Swim of Things' this summer. The main culprit: a chlorine-resistant parasite known as Cryptosporidium. 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/

This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) video tells the story of one family living with FASDs. Every family has unique experiences, challenges, and successes. The intent of this video is not to endorse specific interventions, but to share one family's story and hope. CDC's FASD Website: http://www.cdc.gov/fasd 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/NCBDDD/video/Iyal/index.html

Wes Studi, Hollywood actor and Cherokee tribal member, expresses concern about the higher threat that H1N1 flu poses to American Indians and Alaska Natives for hospitalization and severe problems. Studi advises Native people to get vaccinated to protect themselves, their families and their communities from influenza. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html

Excessive salt intake has proven to be a major contributor to heart attack and stroke, the first and third leading causes of death in the United States. More than three-quarters of Americans' daily salt intake comes from foods consumed in restaurants and purchased in grocery stores. Our "Salt Matters: Preserving Choice, Protecting Health" video outlines ways to help Americans make healthier food choices with lower salt content. 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/SaltMatters5