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Infectious Diseases & Vaccinations

Many concerns have arisen over the recent years about infections & immunizations (often because of the recent press reports). Here are some links & documents about infections & immunizations.

Immunizations - Explanation & types of immunizations recommended

Vaccine Safety
Vaccine Education Center from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Center of Disease Control: Are_vaccines_safe CDC
Allied Vaccine Group (pros & cons about vaccines)
Institute for Vaccine Safety
Vaccines and Autism

Vaccine News & research
National Institute of Health: NIH
Infectious Diseases in Children

Parents of Kids with Infectious Diseases:
PKIDS supports families whose children have been affected by viral hepatitis, HIV/AIDS and other diseases and educates the public about effective disease prevention practices.

Some specific illness information
Bioterrorism and Antibiotics

Bioterrorism Information and Resources for Patients: Frequently Asked Questions

Responding to Children's emotional needs during crisis Important tips for parents and other caregivers

AAP - Children, Terrorism & Disasters Disaster preparedness to meet children's needs.

Ear, Nose and Throat Issues including Croup, Ear Infections, Swimmers ear & Sinus Infections

Hepatitis A & B

Influenza in Older Children and Teenagers

Mononucleosis

Shingles

Tonsillitis and Adenoiditis

Vomiting and Diarrhea in Children

West Nile Virus