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Vaccines
 Websites presented in alphabetical order About Salk 
 This essay describes physician and scientist Jonas Salk's development of the polio vaccine, and his development of the Salk Institute in San Diego, California. Includes links to a timeline, a video about Salk and the institute, and the Jonas Salk Trust. From the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. http://www.salk.edu/about/ Topics: Infectious Diseases, Notable People, Public Health & Safety Last updated Nov 8, 2008 CDC: Smallpox
This site has news and information about smallpox, the vaccine, and who should be vaccinated. It includes articles on how the disease is transmitted, prevented, diagnosed, and treated. There is information about President George W. Bush's plan to "better protect the American people against the threat of smallpox attack by hostile groups or governments." Some information is also available in Spanish. From the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/smallpox/ Topics: Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices, Presidents by Name, Public Health & Safety Last updated Sep 7, 2004 CISP: Childhood Immunization Support Program
"The mission of the CISP is to improve the immunization delivery system for children across the nation." The site features information for families and clinician about vaccines, vaccine safety, and illnesses preventable by vaccination. Also includes information about the October 2004 flu vaccine shortage, a chart of state immunization requirements for school entry, and a suggested childhood immunization schedule. Includes videos. From the American Academy of Pediatrics. http://www.cispimmunize.org Topics: Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices, Public Health & Safety Last updated Oct 19, 2004 Find a Flu Clinic
Search by ZIP code for flu shot clinics provided by drug store and supermarket chains. The "best time to get a flu vaccine is from early October to mid-November." From the American Lung Association. http://www.findaflushot.com/lungusa/ Topics: Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices, Public Health & Safety Last updated Oct 16, 2005 Flu.gov
This page provides links to information about influenza from a variety of federal government offices. Topics include general questions and answers, vaccine availability, prevention, treatment, pandemic flu, and planning for businesses, communities, schools, transportation, and hospitals. The "About the Flu" section includes information about H1N1 (Swine Flu) and H5N1 (Bird Flu). From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.flu.gov/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Federal (U.S.) Government, Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices, Public Health & Safety Last updated Sep 30, 2009 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 Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) and Influenza Vaccine
Questions and answers about the relationship between GBS ("a rare neurological disease characterized by loss of reflexes and temporary paralysis usually beginning in the lower extremities [legs] and moving to the upper extremities [arms]") and annual flu vaccines. Site notes that "reports of GBS after the administration of vaccines are ... rare." From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/nip/vacsafe/concerns/GBS/default.htm Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices, Public Health & Safety Last updated Aug 8, 2005 Influenza (Flu)
Provides current information on specific strains of flu virus found in the United States and worldwide, and describes the vaccine being used to combat the disease. Gives recommendations on who should get a flu shot and when vaccination should occur. Weekly surveillance reports are provided annually between October and May. From the National Center for Infectious Diseases of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/flu/ Topics: Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices, Public Health & Safety Last updated Oct 14, 2004 Influenza Virus Vaccine Safety & Availability
Background information and updates from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on flu vaccines, including results of FDA inspections and testing of vaccines and general information about flu shots, nasal flu vaccines, and antiviral drugs. http://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/SafetyAvailability/VaccineSafety/ucm110288.htm Topics: Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety, Public Health & Safety Last updated Jun 29, 2009 Jonas Salk and the Polio Vaccine
Collection of documents related to the development by Dr. Jonas Salk of a polio vaccine, the federal government plan to have the vaccine produced, the drop in polio cases since the vaccine was distributed widely in the U.S. starting in 1955. Provides data, reports, press releases, conference remarks, minutes of Cabinet meetings, photographs, and related material. From the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Center. http://www.eisenhower.archives.gov/Research/Digital_Documents/salk/Salkdocuments.html Topics: Infectious Diseases, Public Health & Safety Last updated Nov 11, 2008 March of Dimes: From Polio to Prematurity
This site features a timeline of events in the history of the March of Dimes foundation and its battle against polio and birth defects. It also provides a place to read and submit stories from polio survivors, volunteers, and other people involved with the March of Dimes. From the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation. http://www.marchofdimes.com/polio/ Topics: Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices, Public Health & Safety Last updated May 5, 2005 National Immunization Program (NIP)
Part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the NIP "provides leadership for the planning, coordination, and conduct of immunization activities nationwide." The site provides information on vaccine safety, immunization registries, international efforts, and immunization schedules and requirements; state health profiles; and a safety reference guide. http://www.cdc.gov/nip/ Topics: Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices, Public Health & Safety, Terrorism Last updated Nov 14, 2006 National Immunization Program
Provides information about vaccine-preventable diseases, the benefits of immunization, and the risk of immunization versus the risk of disease. Offers immunization schedules, educational materials, resources, Web links, and a glossary. Also available in Spanish. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/nip/ Topics: Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices, Public Health & Safety Last updated Apr 6, 2004 National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC)
The NVIC is "…dedicated to preventing vaccine injuries and deaths through public education and defending the human right to informed consent to vaccination." This organization also assists parents whose children have had reactions to vaccines and promotes research both evaluating vaccine safety and identifying factors that place individuals at high risk for suffering reactions. The Web site includes a form for reporting a reaction; eight questions parents should ask themselves before their child is vaccinated; and information on the relationship between vaccines and particular diseases, such as autism and autoimmune disorders. http://www.nvic.org// Topics: Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices, Mental Conditions, Public Health & Safety Last updated Jul 29, 2009 Rabies
Extensive information about the transmission of and treatment for rabies. Topics addressed include transmission, epidemiology, pets, human rabies, wild animals, bats and rabies, and travel concerns. Includes links to related information. Has sections for children, veterinarians, and health care professionals. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/rabies/ Topics: Animals, Infectious Diseases, Public Health & Safety Last updated Nov 30, 2007 Shingles (Herpes Zoster) Vaccination
Background and vaccination recommendations for shingles (herpes zoster), "a painful localized skin rash often with blisters that is caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), the same virus that causes chickenpox." Includes link to the May 2008 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations for preventions of shingles, and a section on who should not get the vaccination. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/shingles/ Topics: Infectious Diseases, Public Health & Safety Last updated Jun 11, 2008 The Shot Heard Round the World: Development of the Salk Polio Vaccine
This illustrated timeline presents events surrounding the development of the polio vaccine by Dr. Jonas Salk. Discusses early history of polio, the first major U.S. polio epidemic in 1916, the research of Salk and others to develop a polio vaccine, the March of Dimes polio vaccine fundraising campaign, and the drop in polio incidence since the first widespread use of Salk's vaccine in 1955. From the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. http://museum.pharmacy.pitt.edu/salk/ Topics: Infectious Diseases, Public Health & Safety Last updated Oct 19, 2007 Smallpox
A wide variety of information about smallpox, including background on smallpox as a disease, vaccines, vaccination programs, tips for lab handling, and the Smallpox Response Plan and Guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Provides information for military members, children, parents, and health care providers, as well as toll-free numbers for the Public Inquiries Hotline. Some material in Spanish. From the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. http://www.smallpox.gov/ Topics: Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices, Public Health & Safety Last updated Dec 31, 2002 Thimerosal in Vaccines
"Thimerosal is a [mercury-containing] preservative that has been used in some vaccines since the 1930's." Site includes a FAQ discussing topics such as removing thimerosal from vaccines and the potential relationship between autism and thimerosal, information about the toxicity of thimerosal, and tables with thimerosal content of vaccines. From the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER). http://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/SafetyAvailability/VaccineSafety/UCM096228 Topics: Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices, Mental Conditions, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Travelers' Health
Contains news; information on vaccination requirements, diseases, and outbreaks; country health profiles; and more. From the National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/travel/ Topics: Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices, Public Health & Safety, Travel Last updated Feb 17, 2005 Vaccine Safety: Mercury and Vaccines (Thimerosal)
"Thimerosal is a mercury-containing preservative used in some vaccines ... since the 1930's." This site provides the CDC's position on recent research on autism and Thimerosal: "Some people believe increased exposure to thimerosal ... explains the higher prevalence in recent years. However, evidence from several studies examining trends in vaccine use and changes in autism frequency does not support such an association." From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/updates/thimerosal.htm Topics: Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices, Mental Conditions, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Jul 8, 2009 |
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