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Agency for
Toxic Substances and Disease Registry - The mission of the Agency for
Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) is to serve the public by using the best science, taking
responsive public health actions, and providing trusted health information to prevent harmful exposures and
disease related to toxic substances. |
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AgingStats.Gov - The Forum encourages collaboration among federal agencies to improve the
quality and usefulness of data on the aging population. |
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Air Now - The
U.S. EPA has developed the AIRNow website to provide the public with easy access to national air quality
information. The website offers daily air quality forecasts as well as real-time air quality for over 100 cities
across the U.S., and provides links to more detailed State and local air quality websites. |
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CDC- Traveler's Health - Safe Food and Water - Contains information and
advice to travelers on water treatment, food consumption, and how to avoid travelers' diarrhea when visiting
foreign countries. |
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CDC's
Travelers' Health - Insect Protection - Provides information on general
preventive measures against mosquitoes and disease carrying insects. |
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CDC's
Travelers' Health - Insect Protection - Provides information on general
preventive measures against mosquitoes and disease carrying insects. |
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CDC's Travel-
related diseases and outbreaks - This page lists travel-related diseases,
outbreaks, and vaccinations required fo travel in foreign countries |
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FDA -
Bioterrorism - This page lists general information, biological agents, and
public health initiatives / actions / preparedness for bioterrorim. |
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FDA - Vaccine Adverse Event Report System (VAERS) - is a
post-marketing safety surveillance program, collecting information about adverse events (side effects) that
occur after the administration of US licensed vaccines. Reports are welcome from all concerned individuals:
patients, parents, health care providers, pharmacists, and vaccine manufacturers. This page explains what
VAERS is and Frequently Asked Questions. |
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FDA - Vaccine Adverse Event Report System (VAERS) -
accepts reports from the public of any unusual event which occurred after a vaccination was given. In order to
collect all information that may be of value, there is no restriction on the time lapse between the vaccination
and the start of the event, or between the event and the time the report is made. Our main concern is
identifying events which affect you and your family. This page explains the procedure in reporting and the
toll free number. |
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Healthy Forests and
Rangelands - Healthy Forests and Rangelands provides fire, fuels, and
land management information to government officials, land and fire management professionals, businesses,
communities, and other interested organizations and individuals. |
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National Immunization Program (Center for Disease Control) - As a
disease-prevention program, NIP provides leadership for the planning, coordination, and conduct of
immunization activities nationwide. |
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National Institutes of
Health Launches 'Health Information Rx Program' on Newborn Screening and Related Genetic
Disorders - After a doctor sees a patient, he or she often prescribes
medications. But what if such a doctor also wants to direct a patient to up-to-date, reliable, consumer-friendly
information about a genetic condition, or an explanation of the basics of genetic science? Under a new
program recently launched, practitioners are being encouraged to refer their patients to Genetics Home
Reference, a free, patient-friendly website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). |
