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Places on the Internet
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| Are You Ready? | |
| "The National Governors Association", Secutiry Center | |
| <The Mayo Clinic's First Aid Guide | |
| National Pesticide Information Center
The National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) was created through a cooperative agreement between Oregon State University and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Its primary function is to provide "objective, science-based information about pesticides and pesticide-related topics to enable people to make informed decisions about pesticides and their use." |
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| Texas West Nile web page. This is part of a campaign to help keep Texans informed of West Nile issues. As part of this campaign we should all be using the four D's. Dress appropriately. Avoid Dusk & Dawn. Use DEET. Drain water. | |
| The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) conducts and supports basic and applied research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases. For more than 50 years, NIAID research has led to new therapies, vaccines, diagnostic tests, and other technologies that have improved the health of millions of people in the United States and around the world. | |
| The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) unveiled a redesigned Web site offering both new and updated bioterrorism resources for health professionals and the public. The site at www.bt.cdc.gov addresses the need for up-to-date and accurate information on health threats arising from exposure to biological, chemical, or radiological agents. | |
| U.S. Department of Health and Human Services information center: | |
| Center for Infectious Disease Research And Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota, provides a wealth of bioterrorism information and is updated daily. They have links to each of the agents of bioterrorism, with original clinical information and links to other Internet resources. | |
| Also check out "Health Topics A to Z" at the CDC for further information on other medical concerns. | |
| For more information concerning the Federal Governments lastest news on the "war on terrorism" go to the Whitehouse. | |
| Contact your Representitives in Washington D.C. | |
| http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/ | Health & Safety Information on
Household Products
What's under your kitchen sink, in your garage, in your bathroom, and on the shelves in your laundry room? Do these household products pose a potential health risk to you and your family? Find out what's in these products and what are the potential health effects, and other safety and handling information. This database links over 4,000 consumer brands to health effects from Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provided by the manufacturers and allows scientists and consumers to research products based on chemical ingredients. The database is designed to help answer the following typical questions: What are the chemical ingredients and their percentage in specific brands? Which products contain specific chemical ingredients? Who manufactures a specific brand? How do I contact this manufacturer? What are the acute and chronic effects of chemical ingredients in a specific brand? What other information is available about chemicals in the toxicology-related databases of the National Library of Medicine? The Household Products Database of the National Library of Medicine is based on the Consumer Product Information Database ©2001 by DeLima Associates. All rights reserved. |
| http://www.yourdiseaserisk.harvard.edu/ | Your Disease Risk [pdf] The Harvard School of Public Health is renowned
for its fine outreach programs, and in recent years has also initiated
a strong online presence. That presence includes this well-designed
site (created by the Harvard Center for Cancer Prevention) which allows
users to determine their potential risks for various diseases, including
diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, and strokes. By answering a few questions,
visitors can learn about their various risk levels for these diseases,
and also peruse a list of nine ways to stay healthy. Another section
of the site answers such commonly-asked questions as "What is prevention?"
and "What is a screening test?". The "Community Action"
section of the site offers helpful tips on achieving some personal wellness
and preventive goals through fact sheets on reducing tobacco use, promoting
physical activity, and limiting alcohol consumption. |