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Inside the Global Health Odyssey Museum
Legionnaires' Disease Infectious Disease Trading Cards
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Find out about some of the infectious diseases studied at CDC.
Educational Materials
Kids' Quest EXCITE
EXCITE is a collection of teaching materials developed to introduce students to public health and epidemiology, the science used by "Disease Detectives" everywhere.
Science Ambassador Program Science Ambassador
The Science Ambassador Program is a unique opportunity for current and future science teachers to partner with the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions’ (CDC) Coordinating Center for Health Promotion.
Other CDC Kids' Pages
BAM! Body and Mind BAM! Body and Mind
BAM! was created to answer your questions on health issues and recommend ways to make your bodies and minds healthier, stronger, and safer.
Kids' Quest Kids' Quest
Have you ever wondered how people with disabilities participate in the daily activities you take for granted? Choose a quest and start investigating!
Powerful Bones, Powerful Girls Powerful Bones, Powerful Girls
Powerful girls have powerful bones! Visit this cool Web site to find out how you can build strong bones.
Rabies Rabies
Rabies is a serious disease caused by a virus. Visit this interesting Web site to find out how to protect yourself and your pets.
Tobacco Information and Prevention Source (TIPS) Tobacco Information and Prevention Source (TIPS)
Get the facts about tobacco. Take the Tobacco Quiz and discover the real deal about tobacco.
VERB It's What You Do VERB It's What You Do
This Youth Media Campaign is designed to help you develop behaviors that encourage good health for a lifetime.
Are You a Working Teen? Are You a Working Teen? What You Should Know about Safety and Health on the Job
As a teen, you are much more likely to be injured when working on jobs that you are not allowed to do by law. Visit this Web site by CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to learn more.
Environmental Health for Kids Environmental Health for Kids
Visit this Web site to learn how CDC works to help you stay healthy wherever you live, work, and play.
Hazardous Substances Hazardous Substances: Facts about Toxic Chemicals and the Environment
It is surprising how many different chemicals you have contact with every day! Use this Web site to find important facts about some toxic chemicals that you might find in your own home, school, neighborhood, town, or city.
Surgeon General’s Report for Kids Surgeon General’s Report for Kids
Find out what kids think about smoking and what you can do to stay smoke-free by visiting this Web site.
Other Government Kids' Pages
4 Girls Health 4 Girls Health
The www.4girls.gov web site, developed by the Office on Women's Health in the Department of Health and Human Services gives girls between the ages of 10 and 16 reliable, current health information.
4 Women: The National Women's Health Information Center 4 Woman.Gov
This website and toll-free call center was created to provide FREE, reliable health information for women everywhere.
FirstGov for Kids FirstGov for Kids
Welcome to the U.S. government interagency Kids' Portal. Explore, learn, have fun and don't forget to bookmark us!
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Kids' Page Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Kids' Page
Find tips about animal care, learn why we need vaccines, and then help Mac and Molly inspect a warehouse.
HHS Pages for Kids HHS Pages for Kids
Visit this Web site to find information about living healthy in your environment.
The National Insitute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Kids' Pages The National Insitute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Kids' Pages
Here at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) we study environmentally caused health problems from A to Z -- like Asthma, Cancer, Lead, or even Zinc!
Girl  Power! Girl Power!
The purpose of this Web site is to ensure that girls’ unique needs are not overlooked.
healthfinder® KIDS healthfinder® KIDS
healthfinder® kids know lots of ways to be healthy and have fun! This Web site is brought to you by the Office of Disease Prevention and Promotion and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Kidd  Safety Kidd Safety
Produced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, this Web site is geared to prevent unreasonable risks of injury to children associated with consumer products.
The President’s Challenge The President’s Challenge
This Web site was created to promote physical activity. Win awards for staying active - and track your progress along with kids across America. The more you keep at it, the more fun you’ll have.
Other Non-Government Kids' Pages
Stalking the Mysterious Microbe! Stalking the Mysterious Microbe!
Microbes pose a mystery to many. But Microbiologist Sam Sleuth is hot on their trail. Find out all about the world of microbes from your own hands to the mighty Himalayas, landfills to oil spills, common colds to uncommon cures, under microscopes and in the news!
MedMyst - Solving Medical Mysteries MedMyst
Students of all ages are invited to play MedMyst, an interactive learning adventure. As you enter a futuristic world, you will help solve medical mysteries in infectious diseases.
American Museum of Natural History American Museum of Natural History
Infection - Detection - Protection. This Web site will help you unravel the mystery!
Fight Back! Fight Back!
Kids, the Food Detectives need your help to fight an enemy...Bacteria! Play the games, listen to the songs and solve the cases to become a Food Detective!
Kids Did This! Hotlist Kids Did This! Hotlist
It's a challenge to keep up with kids on the Internet, but we're trying. Our hotlist of student-produced stuff became too long for one page! Explore the topics that interest you.
KidsHealth for Kids KidsHealth for Kids
Calling all kids! Visit this Web site for awesome articles, fun features, and interactive activities.
National Coalition for Food Safe Schools National Coalition for Food Safe Schools
Find all kinds of food safety information and tips.
Page last modified: April 30, 2008