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Communicable diseases -- Prevention CDC National Immunization Program: Mumps 
 Publications about mumps, an acute viral illness that includes "fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness, and loss of appetite; followed by swelling of salivary glands." Includes details about immunization (the measles, mumps, rubella vaccine), the 2005-2006 mumps outbreaks, alerts for travelers, and resources for health care professionals. From the National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/nip/diseases/mumps/ Topics: Infectious Diseases Last updated Apr 18, 2006 Global Health Program
Website of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's project concerning diseases and conditions that cause widespread illness and death in developing countries. The program focuses on developing effective and affordable vaccines and medicines. Provides background information on malaria, HIV/AIDS, respiratory illnesses, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases. http://www.gatesfoundation.org/global-health/Pages/overview.aspx Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Diseases & Conditions, Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices, Public Health & Safety Last updated Jan 22, 2009 Healthy Pets Healthy People
Pets are wonderful companions, but they can pass diseases to people. This site tells how to safely enjoy pets. It has information about people at risk (pregnant women, people with compromised immune systems), guidelines for animals in institutional settings, and a glossary. Additional resources include articles, brochures, posters, information hotlines, and links to other Web sites. Browsable by animal or disease. From the National Center for Infectious Diseases. http://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Infectious Diseases, Pets Last updated May 4, 2005 Infection Detection Protection
"Microbes are the oldest form of life on Earth. ... Right now, billions of microbes are swimming in your belly and crawling on your skin. Don't worry, over 95% of microbes are harmless." Explore Meet the Microbes, Bacteria in the Cafeteria, Infection!, How Lou Got the Flu, The Amazing Microbe Hunters, The Mixed-Up Microbe Mysery, and The Prevention Convention. Many links require Shockwave. From the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/infection/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Infectious Diseases Last updated May 11, 2005 Measles Initiative
Launched in February 2001, the Measles Initiative, a joint project of the American Red Cross, UNICEF, CDC, and other international groups, "is a long-term commitment to control measles deaths starting in Africa by vaccinating at-risk children 15 years old and younger." The site provides a description of the problem and solution, a FAQ, a map with a description of campaigns, a photo gallery, and more. Also includes material about anti-malaria efforts. http://www.measlesinitiative.org Topics: Infectious Diseases Last updated Mar 15, 2006 Polio Eradication
News, background information, and other resources relating to the eradication of this paralysis-causing infectious disease "caused by a virus ... [that] can strike at any age, but affects mainly children under three." Includes fact sheets, vaccine information, polio status data, and strategic documents and status reports on efforts to eliminate polio in countries such as Nigeria and Afghanistan. From the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, a joint effort of groups including the World Health Organization (WHO). http://www.polioeradication.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Sep 7, 2004 |
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