This podcast is based on the August 2018 CDC Vital Signs report. Zika during pregnancy can cause severe health problems in babies, such as birth defects, problems with vision and hearing, seizures, and developmental delays. Learn what healthcare providers can do.
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National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (U.S.). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). Office of the Associate Director for Communications..
Published Date:
August 7, 2018
Series:
CDC Vital signs ; Aug. 2018
Description:
From birth to 24 months and beyond, there are a number of tests that should be conducted on babies born to mothers with Zika during pregnancy:• Well-Baby Exam with Comprehensive Physical Exam including Head Measurement• Hearing Exam (Automated Au...
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Published Date:
7 de agosto del 2018
Series:
CDC Signos vitales ; agosto 2018
CDC Vital signs ; Aug. 2018
Description:
Zika in babies in US territories : monitoring early health and development [Spanish]La infección por el virus del Zika durante el embarazo puede provocar problemas graves de salud en los bebés, como defectos de nacimiento, problemas de la vista y...
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (U.S.). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). Office of the Associate Director for Communications..
Published Date:
August 7, 2018
Series:
CDC Vital signs ; Aug. 2018
Description:
Of the 1,450 babies at least one year old born to mothers with Zika during pregnancy in the US territories who had some follow-up reported:• 6% had Zika-associated birth defects, such as small head size, brain damage, or eye damage.• 9% had nervo...
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (U.S.). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). Office of the Associate Director for Communications..
Published Date:
August 7, 2018
Series:
CDC Vital signs ; Aug. 2018
Description:
95% Physical ExamIllustration of a nurse measuring the head circumference of a baby with the father in attendance.76% Developmental ScreeningIllustration of a doctor examining a baby on a table with the father holding the baby’s arm.60% Brain Imagi...
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Published Date:
August 7, 2018
Series:
CDC Vital signs ; Aug. 2018
Description:
Zika virus (“Zika”) infection during pregnancy can cause severe health problems in babies, such as birth defects, problems with vision and hearing, seizures, and developmental delays. More than 4,800 pregnancies in the US territories (American Sa...
Rice, Marion E.; Galang, Romeo R; Roth, Nicole M.; Ellington, Sascha R.; Moore, Cynthia A.; Valencia-Prado, Miguel; Ellis, Esther M.; Tufa, Aifili John; Taulung, Livinson A.; Alfred, Julia M.; Pérez-Padilla, Janice; Delgado-López, Camille A.; Zaki, Sherif R.; Reagan-Steiner, Sarah; Bhatnagar, Julu; Nahabedian, John F.; Reynolds, Megan R.; Yeargin-Allsopp, Marshalyn; Viens, Laura J.; Olson, Samantha M.; Jones, Abbey M.; Baez-Santiago, Madelyn A.; Oppong-Twene, Philip; VanMaldeghem, Kelley; Simon, Elizabeth L.; Moore, Jazmyn T.; Polen, Kara D.; Hillman, Braeanna; Ropeti, Ruta; Nieves-Ferrer, Leishla; Marcano-Huertas, Mariam; Masao, Carolee A.; Anzures, Edlen J.; Hansen, Ransen L.; Pérez-Gonzalez, Stephany I.; Espinet-Crespo, Carla P.; Luciano-Román, Mildred; Shapiro-Mendoza, Carrie K.; Gilboa, Suzanne M.; Honein, Margaret A.;
Corporate Authors:
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Division of Congenital and Developmental Disorders.
Published Date:
August 7, 2018
Series:
MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report ; v. 67, early release, August 7, 2018
CDC Vital signs ; Aug. 2018
Description:
Introduction: Zika virus infection during pregnancy causes serious birth defects and might be associated with neurodevelopmental abnormalities in children. Early identification of and intervention for neurodevelopmental problems can improve cognitive...
Boyle, Coleen A.; Prakalapakorn, S. Grace; Tait, V. Fan; Fisher, Meg;
Corporate Authors:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). Office for State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support.. National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
Published Date:
August 14, 2018
Series:
Vital signs town hall teleconferences
CDC Vital signs ; Aug. 2018
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). Office for State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support.. National Center for Environmental Health (U.S.). Division of Environmental Hazards and Health Effects. Asthma and Climate Health Branch..
Published Date:
February 13, 2018
Series:
CDC Vital Signs Town Hall
CDC Vital signs ; Feb. 2018
Description:
Slides from the February 13, 2018 teleconference held about the February 6, 2018 "Vital signs : Asthma in children — United States, 2001–2016" (MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report ; v. 67, early release, February 6, 2018 ) and the CDC Vit...
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (U.S.). Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention.
Published Date:
8/30/13
Series:
CDC vital signs
Description:
Infographic produced in association with: Preventable deaths from heart disease & stroke, September 2013 Vital SignsMany deaths from heart disease and stroke can be prevented.1 IN 3Nearly 1 in 3 deaths in the US each year is caused by heart disease a...
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (U.S.). Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity.
Published Date:
08/05/2014
Source:
CDC Vital signs ; 2014 August
Series:
CDC Vital signs
Description:
The amount of whole fruit children, 2-18 years old, ate increased by 67% from 2003 to 2010 and replaced fruit juice as the main contributor of fruit to children’s diets. Experts recommend that most fruit come from whole fruit, rather than juice. Th...
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (U.S.). Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion.. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). Office of the Associate Director for Communications..
Published Date:
4 de marzo de 2014
Source:
CDC Signos vitals ; Marzo de 2014
Series:
CDC Vital signs
Description:
Making healthcare safer : antibiotic Rx in hospitals : proceed with caution [English]Los antibióticos salvan vidas, pero las malas prácticas al recetarlos ponen a los pacientes en riesgo innecesario de tener reacciones alérgicas que se pueden p...
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
Published Date:
06/03/2014
Source:
CDC Vital signs ; 2014 June
Series:
CDC Vital signs
Description:
Norovirus often gets attention for outbreaks on cruise ships, but those account for only about 1% of all reported norovirus outbreaks. Norovirus is very contagious, and outbreaks can occur anywhere people gather or food is served. People with norovir...
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