The College of Physicians
The History of Vaccines
Complete medical education project explores the role and uses of vaccines now and in the past. Find information and analysis about vaccination controversies; answers to frequent questions about vaccinations; timelines of diseases,...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Viral Hepatitis
Provides a brief definition, along with information about transmission and vaccinations, for each type of hepatitis.
Other
Immunization Action Coalition: Vaccine Information About Human Papillomavirus
An accessible resource for understanding all you can about the Human Papillomavirus. Modules include disease and vaccination questions and answers, videos, case histories, recommendations and references to other helpful resources.
Other
What Is Immunization?
A general description of what vaccines are and how they work. Easy to understand.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Polio Vaccine
Use this site to learn what polio is and why (and when) you should be vaccinated at this site from the Centers for Disease Control. Also read about the risks and reactions associated with the IPV (Inactivated Polio Vaccine).
PBS
People and Discoveries: Salk Produces Polio Vaccine 1952
At this site read about Jonas Salk's efforts to prevent the polio virus, which resulted in the creation of the first polio vaccine and in Albert Sabin's research into making a more effective means of preventing the disease.
Other
Immunization Action Coalition: Vaccine Information: Meningococcus
Comprehensive information about meningococcus and the vaccine that prevents it. Contains a Q & A section, photos and videos, true case histories, and references to other resources.
Other
Immunization Action Coalition: Vaccine Information About Chickenpox
Educational material that provides comprehensive information about chickenpox and the vaccine that prevents it. Contains a Q & A section, photos and videos, true case histories, and references to other resources.
The College of Physicians
The History of Vaccines: Types of Vaccines
A three-part animation that explains the three types of vaccines - live attenuated vaccine, inactivated vaccine, and subunit vaccine.
ProCon.org
Pro Con: Vaccines: Should Any Vaccines Be Required for Children?
Website dedicated to exploring controversial social issues presents research, video and commentary on the arguments for and against vaccinating children in the U.S.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Preventing Tb Using "4 I's"
Learn how to help prevent tuberculosis by using the "4I's" model: Intensive Case Findings, Isoniazid, Isolation, and Immunization.
The College of Physicians
The History of Vaccines: How Vaccines Work [Pdf]
The purpose of this lesson is to relate the action of vaccines to the human immune system. In this lesson, students will explore infectious disease and immunity and learn how vaccines help the body defend itself against infectious diseases.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Mumps
Site about mumps: who is affected, when the most cases occur, treatment, and vaccines.
The College of Physicians
The History of Vaccines: The Scientific Method in Vaccine History [Pdf]
The purpose of this lesson is to familiarize students with the history of vaccination and the use of the scientific method in the development of vaccines and the study of infectious disease. In this lesson, students will explore the...
PBS
Pbs: Nova: Making Vaccines
Here's some virtual hands on experience for students. There are many types of vaccines and students may have a hard time understanding the processes. This interactive site requires the student to go through each procedure to make a type...
Other
Netdoctor: Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Use this site to learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment for whooping cough. Throughout this article, there are links to related information bacteria, complications and other diseases related to whooping cough. A section on the...
Other
Unicef Global Polio Eradication: End of Polio
The Global Polio Eradication Initiative site gives pictures, details, history, and an invitation to help in the process of completing the world-wide eradication of this crippling viral disease. Includes links to related resources.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: History of Vaccines
Illustrated overview of the history of vaccines and inoculations against diseases, such as smallpox and polio.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: How Are Vaccines Produced?
Lesson plan has students brainstorming about various topics related to disease prevention and the use of vaccines.
WebMD
Medicine Net: Tetanus
This site from MedicineNet.com provide the reader with great information on the fatal disease of the nervous system known as tetanus. Links are provided throughout for additional information on related subject. The article is fairly...
The College of Physicians
The History of Vaccines: How Vaccines Are Made
An animation showing the steps in creating a vaccine and preparing it for distribution.
Read Works
Read Works: Saving the World From Smallpox
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about smallpox and Dr. Edward Jenner's first observations about preventing the disease. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
US Food and Drug Administration
Fda: Influenza Virus Vaccine Safety & Availability
The FDA provides a brief description of flu symptoms, an overview of the high-risk groups that ought to get yearly flu vaccines, and links to articles and statistics on flu vaccines from the year 2000 to now.
PBS
A Science Odyssey: Alexander Fleming 1881 1955
This site details the life and scientific contributions of Alexander Fleming. Fleming is noted for his work with "Salvarsan," and penicillin for which he was knighted in 1944 and awarded a Nobel Prize in 1945. Link available to simulated...