Infection Control, an AIDS Update (Scene Three, Inc., 1987)

This video for health care providers caring for patients with HIV/AIDS seeks to counter fear and uncertainty by offering facts from trained medical personnel about conditions and situations that are and aren't risky in health care settings. It offers the latest facts on AIDS and practices to prevent cross-infection in hospitals in particular, and acknowledges that providers can feel challenged in trying to serve their patients and protect themselves, too.

Smallpox Vaccination: Should our Policy be Changed? (USPHS, 1969)

This film shows a debate between Dr. John Neff, who is against the continuation of smallpox vaccination use, and Dr. Samuel Katz, who is in support of it. The debate is mediated by Dr. Paul Wehrle. The host welcomes the audience and Dr. Wehrle gives a brief background of smallpox in America, and then shows a world map that indicates where smallpox has been a problem and during what periods of time. Dr.

Another to Conquer (National Tuberculosis Association, 1941)

This film is a dramatization showing the seriousness of tuberculosis among the Navajo Indians. It deals with the ways in which they are being encouraged to accept modern treatment. Made in cooperation with the United States Office of Indian Affairs. Produced by the National Tuberculosis Association.

Aedes Aegypti Control (USPHS, 1946)

This film shows the inspection processes in dengue and yellow fever control. It describes the habitat and life cycle of Aedes aegypti mosquito, the inspector's work, his equipment, inspections, report, and follow-up of the report, including the duties of clean-up of the maritime crew, and locating and treatment of heavy foci. Scenes include inspection in shanty towns and in prominent houses.

Cloud in the Sky (National Tuberculosis Association, 1940)

This film deals with the problems of pulmonary tuberculosis among Hispanic Americans. In one family, the mother dies of tuberculosis. A young adult daughter becomes ill with fatigue and coughing. Her father urges her to see a doctor, but she denies she is ill with claims that she has been working too hard. Eventually, she can no longer deny her illness and asks her parish priest to pray for her. The priest strongly advises her to see a physician, accept treatment, and not use patent medicines.

With These Weapons: The Story of Syphilis (American Social Hygiene Association, 1939)

This film shows historical reenactments of the discoveries of cures for syphilis. It begins with the discovery of the spirochete in 1905 under the microscope and the discovery of the Wassermann test. The film shows success in experiments leading to the diagnosis and cure of syphilis, though syphilis continues to be a leading cause of sickness and death. Discussion of the disease and its symptoms follows. A public health education program is helping to fight back against this disease, since ignorance is the greatest ally of syphilis.

Captain Soapman: Fighting Off Germs Just Got Fun! (Blixt Locally Grown, 2020)

Produced by a community group in Lincoln, Nebraska, this video tells the story of Captain Soapman, who fights the COVID-19 pandemic with good handwashing habits and other careful practices.* Learn more about this film and search its transcript at NLM Digital Collections: http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101777278 Learn more about the National Library of Medicine's historical audiovisuals program at: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/collections/films *The National Library of Medicine ha

Viral Hepatitis (United States Army, 1952)

This film is a review of viral hepatitis for physicians. The epidemiology, incubation period, immunity, transmission, and incidence of the disease are presented. The symptoms, proper physical examination, laboratory findings, treatment, and pathology of the disease are detailed. The differential diagnosis of viral hepatitis from obstructive jaundice, hemolytic jaundice, infectious mononucleosis, cirrhosis, metastatic carcinoma, toxic hepatitis, Weil's disease, and amebic hepatitis is outlined.

You Can Help (National Tuberculosis Association and Paul J. Fennell Co., 1948)

This film briefly traces the history of the fight against tuberculosis, and describes the work of local, state, and national tuberculosis associations, including research, health education, diagnosis, treatment, public information, and Seals sales. Produced by Paul J. Fennell C. for the National Tuberculosis Association.

Emmy Immunity [Seven PSAs] (South Carolina State Board of Health, 1964)

These seven animated public service announcements feature "four dangerous characters"—ill-intentioned green figures representing four infectious diseases: diptheria, polio, lockjaw, and whooping cough.They search for susceptible individuals to infect, but are thwarted by the protection afforded their intended victims by immunization. Emmy Immunity is a pigtailed little girl who, at the end of each segment, emphasizes the importance of vaccinations. Produced by the South Carolina State Board of Health.

Home Care of Tuberculosis: The Role of the Public Health Nurse (National Tuberculosis Assn, 1943)

With a typical family and a typical case of tuberculosis, this film emphasizes the role played by the hospital-trained nurse in the care and recovery of the patient. By explanation, demonstration, and participation, it stresses the importance of cleanliness, bed rest, separation from others, and medical direction; also proper nutrition, disposal of contaminated articles, morale, preventing the spread of tubercle bacilli, occupational therapy, and gaining the understanding and cooperation of both the patient and his family. Produced by the National Tuberculosis Association.

Community Threads : Mask-Making in the Coronavirus Pandemic (Rhonda Klevansky, 2020)

Filmmaker Rhonda Klevansky documents the efforts of seven women across the United States who began sewing cloth masks to distribute in their communities in spring 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic exploded. As medical and scientific advisors stressed the importance of masks, these women got to work while sheltering at home. They narrate their work and talk about their reasons for undertaking the project in this short documentary video.

COVID-19: Where Do We Go From Here? (NIH, 2020)

Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, along with Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health and winner of the 2020 Templeton Prize, and Dr. Luciana Borio, a member of President-elect Joseph Biden's Coronavirus Task Force, present and discuss the COVID-19 pandemic on November 12, 2020. Presented as the Cathedral's 2020 Ignatius Forum, Dr. Fauci will discuss the prospects for a second wave and for a vaccine. Dr. Fauci, Dr. Collins and Dr.