Whooping Cough (Pertussis) - Other Places To Get Help

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Other Places To Get Help

Online Resources

National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Web Address: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/

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.


National Center for Infectious Diseases
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Web Address: www.cdc.gov/ncidod

The mission of the National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID) is to prevent illness, disability, and death caused by infectious diseases in the United States and around the world. The Web site offers links to information about specific diseases and general areas of interest.


Organizations

American Academy of Family Physicians
P.O. Box 11210
Shawnee Mission, KS 66207-1210
Web Address: www.familydoctor.org

The American Academy of Family Physicians produces a variety of health-related educational materials. Its Web site offers a health library and bulletin board, news, and comments sections.


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

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.


Author: Amy Fackler, MA
Medical Review:Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
Gary N. Sanden, MS, PhD - CDC Pertussis Program
Last Updated: 01/18/2006

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