Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Cholera
At this site learn about how cholera is spread and treated. The website is from the Center for Disease Control provides responses simple questions about the disease, as well as links to the websites of pharmaceutical companies that have...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Measles
The CDC provides a general overview of measles, including a focus on the risk of contracting the disease while traveling and adverse reactions to the vaccine.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Albert Sabin
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 2006 to commemorate Albert Sabin, a famous virologist who developed the polio vaccination. With a short biographical passage.
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Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene: Smallpox [Pdf]
Talks about what smallpox is, how it was treated before a vaccine came out, and talks about Edward Jenner and his association with smallpox. PDF file
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Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
This website offers an introduction to the bacterial infection pertussis which is also known as whooping cough. A majority of this article focuses on the whooping cough vaccine given to young children.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Control of Viruses
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how viruses can be controlled by vaccines and antiviral drugs.
Robin Chew
Lucid Cafe: Jonas Salk m.d.
This site provides a brief biography of Dr. Jonas Salk (1914-1995 CE), research scientist who is noted for his research and discovery of the polio vaccine. Links available to video and other biographical information on Salk, books...
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Louis Pasteur
Brief biographical sketch of Louis Pasteur, famous scientist whose discoveries include germ theory and vaccination.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Encyclopedia: American Inventors Jonas Salk
Focusing on a captivating photograph of Dr. Jonas Salk, this site gives a brief overview of his work as a noted research scientist and discoverer of the polio vaccine. There are also links to other American inventors' biographies.
American Association for Clinical Chemistry
Lab Tests Online: Rubella
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.
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What Is Immunization?
A general description of what vaccines are and how they work. Easy to understand.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Albert Sabin
A very brief yet informative look at the life of Dr. Albert Sabin. Discusses his work and research with the polio vaccine.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Immune System
Learn how the immune system works, the types of immunity cells, and the importance of vaccination.
The College of Physicians
The History of Vaccines: Koch's Postulates
Learn how scientists use Robert Koch's four postulates to dentify the cause of an infectious disease.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Pertussis [Pdf]
This PDF document from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention contains detailed information about pertussis from several different angles. Information is provided on the clinical features, the complications, the incidence and the...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Vacuna Contra La Viruela Y Problemas Del Corazon
Use this site to find out how the monitoring of smallpox vaccinations may cause heart inflammation. Review the precautionary steps to be taken prior to receiving the smallpox vaccinations.
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Time Magazines 2002 Best Inventions: Tomato Vaccine
Details the work of an Arizona State University biologist to produce a tomato that carries an E. coli bacteria gene that will help people fight off infections.
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Cdc: Generalidades Acerca De La Vacuna [Pdf]
A fact sheet that provides detailed information on the smallpox vaccine. Learn about the length of protection, receiving the vaccine and view upclose photos of the primary vaccination site reaction.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Applied Genetic Modification
Worldwide, millions of people are infected with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and the world is in need of a resourceful and inexpensive vaccine. In this case study you will learn how to generate a plant that produces a hepatits B protein...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: H1 N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
The official website about Swine Flu from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Find out general information, an update on the current situation as of the day you are looking at the site, recommendations for vaccine, and what...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Personas Que No Deben Recibir La Vacuna Contra La Viruel
This site covers what type of people should not get the smallpox vaccine. This information is also available in English.
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Get the latest government information on HIV-AIDS, allergies, the development of vaccines, and other health-related research topics.
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Kids Health: The Flu
This resource provides information about influenza, the vaccine, and who should receive it.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Yellow Fever
This site from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has information on yellow fever. The site is broken into the following sections: Yellow Fever Disease, Yellow Fever Vaccine Requirements, Yellow Fever Precautions, and Risk...
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