Cholera Prevention Animated Video

This video, which can be used on smart phones, describes several techniques that can be used to help prevent cholera, including methods of treating water, washing of hands, and seeking medical advice if/when one has the symptoms of cholera.

The video is available for download in many languages and can be downloaded to a computer, cell phone, smart phone, or for broadcast.

Source: SAWBO

Date of Publication: March 25, 2019

Dengue and Severe Dengue Fact Sheet

This web page contains key facts, information about the global burden of dengue, including transmission, characteristics, treatment, immunization and prevention and control.

Source: World Health Organization

Date of Publication: March 25, 2019

End School-Related Gender-Based Violence

This infographic briefly describes school-related gender-based violence by offering basic information about SRGBV. This includes describing what SRGBV is, how many are affected, what can be done, and who is working on the issue.

Source: United Nations

Date of Publication: March 25, 2019

Help Control Mosquitoes that Spread Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika Viruses

A poster aimed at homeowners and community members, listing what they can do to control the mosquitoes that cause deadly diseases.

The advice listed includes:

  • Eliminate standing water in and around your home
  • What to do if you have a septic tank
  • Keep mosquitoes out of your home
  • Prevent mosquito bites

Source: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Date of Publication: March 25, 2019

How to Prevent Cholera

This fact sheet offers information about cholera prevention related to sanitation, food and water. It also covers signs and symptoms, treatment, and treatment of water.

The Arabic version of this fact sheet is located here.

Source: Hesperian Foundation

Date of Publication: March 25, 2019

Human Plague Transmission from Person to Person

This information flyer provides descripitons of the different types of bubonic plague, including symptoms, transmission, and treatment.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Date of Publication: March 25, 2019

Mosquito Bite Preventioin

This poster describes the various types of mosquitos and the viruses they cause, and protecting oneself from mosquito bites,

Source: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Date of Publication: March 25, 2019

Mosquito Bite Prevention for Travelers

As part of the prevention campaign regarding the Zika Virus, the US CDC offers this poster warning travelers about the dangers of mosquito bites.

It urges travelers to:

  • Keep mosquitoes out of your hotel room or lodging
  • Cover up
  • Use only an EPA-registered Natural insect repellents

There is also advice about proper clothing for infants and children.

Source: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Date of Publication: March 25, 2019

Prevent Dengue during Pregnancy

This brochure explains that if a woman gets dengue while pregnant, especially during the last three months near delivery, she can spread the infection to her baby. Dengue can have harmful effects that include death of the unborn baby, low birth weight, and premature birth.

Source: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Date of Publication: March 25, 2019

Reasons/Razones HIV Testing Campaign

In 2013, CDC launched Reasons/Razones, its first national, bilingual communications campaign to promote HIV testing among Hispanic/Latino gay and bisexual men, who are among the groups hardest hit by HIV in the United States. Reasons/Razones is no longer active, but campaign resources are still available. Videos and posters feature men sharing their reasons for getting tested for HIV and provide information about how to find fast, free, and confidential HIV testing.

Source: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Date of Publication: March 25, 2019