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Website
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Travelers' Health: Disease Directory

For Students 9th - 10th
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides information on over 40 diseases that travelers might need to be prepared for. Information includes description of disease, risk for travelers, preventive measures and treatment.
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Website
World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Emergencies Preparedness, Response

For Students 9th - 10th
This reference source provides directions for emergency preparedness and how to respond to emergencies.
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Handout
World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Dengue Fever

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about how Dengue is transmitted and what it does to the human body.
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Handout
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Dengue

For Students 9th - 10th
Compiled set of resources about dengue, including frequently asked questions, facts, maps of areas at risk, treatment, and prevention techniques.
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Article
The Economist

The Economist: Dengue Fever: A Deadly Scourge

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the growing epidemic of dengue fever, or DHF, in Mexico and other tropical areas. The virus is caused by mosquitos.
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Article
The Economist

The Economist: Dengue Fever: A Deadly Scourge

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the growing epidemic of dengue fever, or DHF, in Mexico and other tropical areas. The virus is caused by mosquitos. Registration is required.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Buzz Off

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about scientists genetically engineering a mosquito that will not carry a disease called dengue fever. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...