Vital Signs Videos

Vital Signs – How to end HIV transmission in the United States (0:57)

About 38,000 new HIV infections still occur each year. The US Government recently proposed Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America to reduce HIV transmission. The goal is to reduce new HIV infections by 90% by 2030.

Vital Signs – Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) (0:58)

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood. ACEs can include violence, abuse, and growing up in a family with mental health or substance use problems.

Vital Signs – Vaccinating Pregnant Women (0:57)

Influenza and whooping cough can be deadly, especially in a baby’s first few months of life. Vaccinating women against these diseases during each pregnancy helps protect both them and their babies. Studies show flu and whooping cough vaccines are very safe for pregnant women and developing babies.

Vital Signs – Naloxone (0:59)

The video describes the increased use of naloxone that can help end the opioid overdose epidemic. The video demonstrates that Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and how Pharmacists and other healthcare providers play a critical role in ensuring patients receive Naloxone.

Vital Signs – High Blood Pressure (2:22)

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.