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Measles
 Websites presented in alphabetical order 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 MedlinePlus: Measles
Links to resources about measles, "an infectious disease caused by a virus. ... The main symptom of measles is an itchy skin rash. The rash often starts on the head and moves down the body." Includes overviews, news (including summer 2008 news about U.S. measles rates being the highest since 1996), photos, journal articles, statistics, and more. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/measles.html Topics: Infectious Diseases Last updated Aug 27, 2008 |
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