Other Places To Get Help
Online Resource
| National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases | |
| U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | |
| Web Address: | www.cdc.gov/vaccines/ |
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This Web site provides information for consumers about vaccines and their safety and the diseases they protect against. The site also has current immunization recommendations for children, adolescents, adults, pregnant women, and people traveling to other countries. An interactive immunization scheduler is also available for all age groups. |
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Organizations
| American Academy of Pediatrics | |
| 141 Northwest Point Boulevard | |
| Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098 | |
| Phone: | (847) 434-4000 |
| Fax: | (847) 434-8000 |
| E-mail: | kidsdocs@aap.org |
| Web Address: | www.aap.org |
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers a variety of educational materials, such as links to publications about parenting and general growth and development. Immunization information, safety and prevention tips, AAP guidelines for various conditions, and links to other organizations are also available. |
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| National Network for Immunization Information | |
| 301 University Boulevard | |
| Galveston, TX 77555-0351 | |
| Phone: | (409) 772-0199 |
| Fax: | (409) 747-4995 |
| E-mail: | nnii@i4ph.org |
| Web Address: | www.immunizationinfo.org |
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The National Network for Immunization Information provides information on immunizations, including each of the recommended childhood vaccines, the recommended childhood immunization schedule, tips on using the World Wide Web as a source of immunization and health information, and links to other helpful sites. You can also search for the vaccines that each state requires before entry into school or day care. |
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| World Health Organization | |
| Avenue Appia 20 | |
| 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland | |
| E-mail: | info@who.int |
| Web Address: | www.who.int/malaria |
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The World Health Organization (WHO), a specialized agency of the United Nations, has 192 member states. WHO promotes technical cooperation among nations on health issues, carries out programs to control and eliminate disease, and strives to improve the quality of human life. The Web site has information on many health topics and on travelers' health. |
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Christine Hahn, MD - Epidemiology
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