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Website
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Vaccines and Immnunizations

For Students 9th - 10th
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention site that covers just about anything you'd want to know about vaccines and immunizations, including vaccine recommendations, immunization schedules, vaccine safety, the importance of vaccines...
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Measles

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the latest news and information regarding measles. Content includes general information, specialized fact sheets, specific conditions caused by the disease, pictures, and more.
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Activity
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: Immune Platoon

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site gives a comic book style description of the immune system and the "super powers" it uses to fight infections and other diseases. The site ends with the "case files" of several diseases in their disease database.
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WebMD

Medicine Net: Measles

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, provided by MedicineNet.com answers many questions associated with measles, ranging from "What is measles?" to "How can measles be prevented?" Also includes information on treatment, prognosis, and prevention.
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Other

Nfid: Facts About Rubella for Adults

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explains what rubella is, how to prevent it, symptoms, who should get the vaccine. Includes FAQ about rubella.
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WebMD

Web Md: Measles (Rubeola)

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides great information on Measles (Rubeola). Links provide facts on symptoms, medical tests, wellness and support. This site is well organized and contains great in-depth factual information along with a picture.
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Other

Immunization Action Coalition: Vaccine Information: Rubella

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive information about rubella and the vaccine that prevents it. Contains a Q & A section, photos, true case histories, and references to other resources.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Infectious Diseases Cards: Rubella [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Fact sheet on the rubella virus describes its symptoms as well as how it is contracted and how it is prevented.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Infectious Diseases Cards: Mumps [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Fact sheet on the mumps infection describes its symptoms as well as how it is contracted and how it is prevented.
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Bio Topics

Bio Topics: Viral Diseases

For Students 9th - 10th
A chart of information for various viral diseases. Learn about the causes, symptoms, control, and spread of viruses.
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American Association for Clinical Chemistry

Lab Tests Online: Rubella

For Students 9th - 10th
This site examines the test utilized to diagnose if rubella is present, what the test result means, and does the vaccine have any risks. These are examples of the types of questions answered on this site.