BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Bird Flu
Although titled bird flu, this informative article delves into the flu virus in general discussing the various types of flu and their characteristics. Bird flu is discussed and comments related to a potential vaccine are commented upon.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Danger of Science Denial
Vaccine-autism claims, "Frankenfood" bans, the herbal cure craze: All point to the public's growing fear (and, often, outright denial) of science and reason, says Michael Specter. He warns the trend spells disaster for human progress....
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Canal Kids: Saude (Health for Kids in Portuguese)
A very informative and fun site children can use to learn about taking care of their health. In addition to information about the body, the senses, the brain, vaccines, and healthy habits, the site provides a brief history of medicine....
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How Smallpox Was Eliminated
Discover the history of vaccine development. Describes the historical contexts of scientific efforts to eradicate smallpox.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Pearl Kendrick
This article talks about the life of Pearl Kendrick. Learn about how she help developed the vaccine for whooping cough.
Read Works
Read Works: Lucky Shot!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about measles vaccines. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Avian Influenza
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about efforts to create a vaccine for avian influenza. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Stopping the Spread
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about scientists working on a vaccine against malaria. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Applied Genetic Modification
Explore practical uses of genetic engineering techniques to generate a plant that produces a hepatitis B protein for potential vaccine use. Examine the use of restriction enzymes for cloning and plasmid mapping.
About Kids Health
About Kids Health: Chickenpox (Varicella)
Presents an illustrated article on chicken pox including information on causes, symptoms, treatment, vaccines, and associated problems.
Other
Immunization Action Coalition: Rotavirus Disease
An accessible resource for exploring the rotavirus. Modules include questions and answers regarding the disease and its vaccination, photos, case histories, recommendations and links to other helpful resources.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ebola: At a Glance
The Ebola disease is a life-threatening illness caused by the Ebola virus. There is currently no vaccine or specific medication for Ebola. Further discussion includes How does the virus replication work?; What are the symptoms of Ebola...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Poliomyelitis Diagnosis and Treatment
Examined are polio diagnostic tests and the fact there is no treatment for polio only symptomatic support. However, polio can be prevented through the polio vaccine.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Are Warts?
An explanation and illustration of papillomas, the scientific term for warts that appear on the hands and feet. If warts appear on the genitals the term is condyloma acuminata. The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is examined including the...
A&E Television
History.com: 2021 Events
2021 is nearly history. Take a look back at a year that saw political turmoil, the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, an unusual Olympic Games, devastating natural disasters, advances in space exploration and more.
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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.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Diphtheria
Read about the symptoms, causes, treatments, and preventions of diphtheria. This article provides general information on the disease as well as links to further information on related topics.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Nclex Rn Questions on Polio 2
This is a five-question quiz for NCLEX-RN concerning polio.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Louis Pasteur
A fantastic biography of Louis Pasteur that discusses how he came up with his inventions and discoveries.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Louis Pasteur
An introduction to the life and achievements of the great scientist Louis Pasteur. (In Spanish)
Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: Biological Diversity: Viruses
Through full-color images and concise information, learn about the intracellular parasites, viruses.
WebMD
Medicine Net: Measles
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.
Other
Bupa: Hepatitis
This site from the British United Provident Association contains great information on the disease known as hepatitis. Provides info on each of the different kinds of hepatitis along with the causes and risks of the disease.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Hepatitis A
This site from MayoClinic.com provides great information as to the prevention of the viral disease Hepatitis A. It discusses protecting yourself as well as protecting others.
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