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Centers for Disease Control: Autism Information Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent reference tool for gathering information on autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Find out what the symptoms are, how it is diagnosed, the treatment, and if vaccines play a role in causing autism.
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Centers for Disease Control: H1 N1 Flu (Swine Flu)

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Centers for Disease Control: Key Facts About 2009 H1 N1 Flu Vaccine

For Students 9th - 10th
This fact filled site provide key information about the H1N1 flu vaccine.
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Centers for Disease Control: Pertussis [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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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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Centers for Disease Control: Chronic Liver Disease/cirrhosis

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers statistical data in regard to liver disease/cirrhosis. Data is in brief and comprehensive formats and can be downloaded.
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Centers for Disease Control: Atsdr: Beryllium

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on beryllium and beryllium exposure disease for those who need information due to possible exposure at work.
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Centers for Disease Control: Atsdr: Cadmium

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed question and answer format site with information on cadmium exposure and its health effects. Very readable.
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Centers for Disease Control: Atsdr: Toxicological Profile for Plutonium

For Students 9th - 10th
This article is designed to inform people of the health risks associated with plutonium. It explains how a person might be exposed to the element, and what the effects might be.
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Centers for Disease Control: Atsdr: Toxicological Profile for Benzene

For Students 9th - 10th
Benzen is an aromatic hydrocarbon that has been found to be a carcinogenic (cancer causing) material. Possible routes of exposure, effects on helth, medical tests to determine exposure, and recommended levels of exposure are detailed.
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Centers for Disease Control: Atsdr: Toxicological Profile for Asbestos

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay discusses indepth the health risks associated with Asbestos. Mentions symptoms and treatments. Asbestos is a known carcinogen.
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Centers for Disease Control: Atsdr: Toxicological Profile for Chromium

For Students 9th - 10th
Profile information on chromium describes the danger of exposure and health effects of chromium.
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Centers for Disease Control: Global Health 2010 Haiti Cholera Outbreak

For Students 9th - 10th
The CDC confirmed a cholera outbreak in Haiti several months after the devastating 2010 earthquake. Informative data concerning symptoms, treatment, and prevention as well as many links to related topics are found on this government site.
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Centers for Disease Control: Infectious Diseases Cards: Hiv [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This PDF fact card on HIV explains how you can get the virus, the effect it has on your body, and how to protect yourself from infection. Requires Adobe Reader.
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Centers for Disease Control: Sickle Cell Has Many Faces

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about Sickle Cell Disease: what it is, what causes it, who is most at risk for it, what the effects are, and how to control it through living a healthy lifestyle.
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Centers for Disease Control: Kids' Quest on Disability and Health

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
KQ, the techno-health wizard, lets kids choose a WebQuest about a disability-related question they may have been wondering about. They get a page of activities and resources about Autism, Vision Impairment, Mobility Restriction, etc.,...
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Centers for Disease Control: Kids' Quest on Disability and Health

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
KQ, the techno-health wizard, lets kids choose a WebQuest about a disability-related question they may have been wondering about. They get a page of activities and resources about Autism, Vision Impairment, Mobility Restriction, etc.,...
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Centers for Disease Control: Diabetes

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses diabetes as a serious public health problem. Very comprehensive site with information on diagnosing and living with the disease, health insurance issues, prevention, and more.
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Centers for Disease Control: Typhoid Fever

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers excellent information regarding the life-threatening illness, Typhoid Fever.
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Centers for Disease Control: Lo Que Debe Saber Y Hacer Sobre La Vacunacion

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you will find general rules and guidelines to follow if someone that you're in close proximity to gets the smallpox vaccination. This site is also available in English.
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Centers for Disease Control: Cuidado Del Sitio Donde Se Aplico La Vacuna

For Students 9th - 10th
Specific information given as to how to care for the site of the smallpox vaccination after it has been given.
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Centers for Disease Control: Vacuna Contra La Viruela: Lo Que Necesita Saber

For Students 9th - 10th
Spanish resource provides information about the smallpox vaccination.
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Centers for Disease Control: Vacuna Contra La Viruela Y Problemas Del Corazon

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Centers for Disease Control: Personas Que No Deben Recibir La Vacuna Contra La Viruel

For Students 9th - 10th
This site covers what type of people should not get the smallpox vaccine. This information is also available in English.