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1Up Health
An exceedingly simple yet useful site presented in a clear and precise manner. This site provides all the fundamentals of the West Nile Virus without any technical terminology which may confuse users. Included are multiple links to guide you around the site and also links to additional various articles regarding the West Nile Virus.

About.com – Mad Cow Disease
Welcome to ‘About’, the Human Internet, where real people assist you in obtaining information that you require from the Web. Each site in a unique network is run by a professional Guide who is carefully screened and trained by ‘About’. This article is regarding mad cow disease and humans. It also talks about degenerative fatal brain disorder, looking for a cure, contaminated beef products, how the disease affects the brain, and the difficulty of diagnosing.

Access Excellence
Access Excellence is a national educational program that provides access to people about new scientific information via the World Wide Web. Here you can find an article that discusses Mad Cow Disease (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy). The main topics include what BSE is, the reason for the current panic, prions, diagnosis, safety, political impact, public health authorities, the consumption of beef, risks, research, and treatment. Also, you can find multiple links to other articles that are related to Mad Cow Disease.

Aetna Intelihealth’s
Aetna InteliHealth's provids credible information from the most trusted sources, including Harvard Medical School and University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. This web site is a high-quality source for information regarding Lyme disease. Included, are links to other web sites where you can learn about the basics of Lyme disease, and how to take immediate action. There are also additional references to facts regarding ticks and their role in Lyme disease. The main topics include ticks, everything you need to know about Lyme disease, the basics of Lyme disease and taking action.

Alzheimer Society of Canada (Bilingual)
The Alzheimer Society of Canada states as its mission “to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer Disease, and to promote the search for a cause and cure for the disease.” This website, which can be viewed in French or English, contains information about Creutzfeldt - Jakob disease. Here you can find information regarding what the disease is, how it affects a person, who gets CJD, the different types of CJD, transmission, treatment, and links to more information and other informative webs sites.

Alzheimer’s Society
The Alzheimer’s Society is committed to maintaining, improving and promoting its unique knowledge and understanding of diseases. At this location you will find all the information that you need regarding Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD). Topics include: “What is CJD”, “Common Questions”, “News and Events”, “Getting Involved”, “links”, and a “CJD Fact Sheet”.

American Academy of Family Physicians
An excellent resource for almost any skin or wound infection. This comprehensive site offers in depth information in an easy to understand format. There are many, many infections listed all with excellent definitions and methods of treatment. Also helpful is an introduction to bacterial infections, warts, fungal and yeast infections, and wound infections.

American Academy of Family Physicians - UTI's
With a number of informative and easily understandable graphs and charts, the American Academy of Family Physicians has put together a wonderfully educational website that can be read and understood by physicians and the general public alike.

American College of Physicians
The American College of Physicians (ACP) is the nation's largest medical specialty society. Its mission is to enhance the quality and effectiveness of health care by encouraging excellence and professionalism in the practice of medicine. Found here, is a patient’s guide to Lyme disease which includes the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, glossary, and a section of common misbelieves about Lyme disease.

American Lyme Disease Foundation Inc
The American Lyme Disease Foundation supports research and plays a key role in providing reliable and scientifically accurate information to the public and health care provider. This website is dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and control of Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections. Information can be found here regarding, what is Lyme disease, tick-borne infections, FAQ’s, and additional related links.

American Medical Association
“The American Medical Association (AMA) provides this resource on the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) for the convenience of our physicians and the public. Appearance of a link or Web site on this page does not necessarily imply endorsement of its content by the AMA.” This website contains links to other website and journals that cover SARS. Meeting and travel information are also available.

AntiBiotic.com
With excellent information dealing with meningitis, bronchitis, sinusitis, measles, mumps, rubella, etc…this is a first-rate site whether you’re just beginning your search or you’re looking for specific information dealing with a certain ailment.

AntiViral.com
Hosted by the Altruist Biomedical Network, Antiviral.com, along with others (i.e. AntiBiotic.com), has many wonderful links which are not only very informative, but can be quite useful in practical situations as well. Although the language may seem advanced in some areas, this is, none-the-less, and excellent site.

Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation is the leader in arthritis research. The Arthritis Foundation is known and respected as a leading supporter of arthritis research. In their “Hot Topics” Archives, the arthritis foundation has everything you need to know pertaining to Lyme Disease. Sypmtoms from the tick-born Lyme disease can often mimic those of arthritis sufferers. At this address you will find a graphical example of the stages of occurrence, diagnosis, treatment, and protection.

BabyCenter - The Chicken Pox Vaccine
A very well laid out site informing parents of the decisions to be made whether or not their child should get the varicella vaccine. Outlining the possible side effects, complications, and related factors, this site offers a large amount of information helping to keep parents in the know.

Bio-Medical Library of the University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota is one of the most comprehensive universities in the United States and ranks among the most prestigious. It is both strong in tradition of education, and major research developments. From the Champion Expanding Encyclopedia of Mortuary Practices, this article pertains to Creutzfeldt - Jakob disease and related disorders. Found here is an abstract, introduction, early history, information on Kuru-a cannibal disease, scrapie-an animal transmissible form, and gerstmann-straussler-sckeinker syndrome.

British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (Canadian Site)
The British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) offers limited information on SARS, and this reflects the low incidence of that disease in the province of British Columbia. Still, this is the main website regarding SARS for citizens or travelers within British Columbia. There are a few links to other reputable sites; however most of the crucial information is listed in this document

California Lyme Disease Association
The California Lyme Disease Association is a non-profit organization that was founded by a group of individuals who had personal experience with Lyme disease. This particular site offers an easy to read layout with important information on Lyme Disease. The main topics include what is Lyme disease, where can it be found, transmission, symptoms, diagnoses, treatment, and prevention.

Canada Trails (Canadian Site)
Canada Trails is an independently owned and operated website whose objective is to provide a directory of information about Canadian trails. Canada Trails is one of the largest directories of trail sports on the web. This web site is great for all the outdoorsy people in the area. Here you will find information about transmission, prevention, symptoms, and treatment of Lyme disease. This is a wonderful piece to read before you head outside. Canada Trails also offers additional resource to look up.

Canada.com
Operated by CanWest Interactive, canada.com is Canada's most comprehensive Internet network and portal. They supply Canadians with the most relevant and up-to-date news and information. This specific article is about a possible mosquito-killing virus that could help slow the spread of the West Nile Virus. Researchers have come up with a new method to kill mosquitoes by infecting them with an illness called baculovirus.

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (Canadian Site)
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing information and advice about occupational health and safety. Under the disease, disorders and injuries category you can find all the details needed concerning Lyme Disease like what is Lyme Disease, what is the source of Lyme Disease, how common is Lyme Disease in Canada, how is Lyme disease transmitted, workers at risk, signs and symptoms, tick bites and rashes, and available testing.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency of Animal Products and Animal Health have brought you this incredible web site pertaining to Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). Here you will find information on how the Canadian food Inspection Agency is preventing BSE from entering and being established in Canada. Also included is a background history on BSE, why BSE is important to us, where BSE is in Canada, symptoms/signs of BSE, transmission of BSE, diagnosis of BSE, what beef and dairy producers are doing, and FAQ’s.

Canadian Health Network (Canadian Site and Bilingual)
Canadian Health Network is a national, non-profit, bilingual web-based health information service brought to you by Health Canada. The article featured at this link presents a history of the West Nile Virus, information about who is at risk, symptoms and the possibility for a cure. There is also a section regarding mosquitoes in your home and a list of several links to other reliable sources.

Canadian Immunization Awareness Program
With a very helpful “Frequently Asked Questions” section, the Canadian Immunization Awareness Program outlines and answers many questions that parents may have. Also included are sections on “what is immunization”, “when to get your kids immunized”, and “resources for parents and healthcare providers”, among others.

Canadian Medical Association Journal
CMAJ publishes papers that advance the understanding of medicine and health care, stimulate debate, educate and entertain. They are your first look at the latest health news. eCMAJ is both the home of CMAJ on the Web and a growing electronic journal. This particular article pertains to Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease: the Canadian situation. There are additional editorial links related to this topic as well as references.

Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon is a national research university of about 7,500 students and 3,000 faculty and researchers. They have followed a path devoted to excellence in both research and education. Included in their database of study on Lyme Disease is: An introduction to Lyme Disease and FAQ, the deer tick, Symptoms in human, treatment, How to avoid tick bites, Lyme disease in animals, how to remove ticks, and extra notes.

CBC News – Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation has been serving the voice of Canada to the world since the 1920’s. The page contains background information on the West Nile Virus with facts. The article features doctor’s being on the lookout for a "polio-like" condition called sudden limb paralysis. It can appear in healthy adults who may be infected with the virus. Also included are the symptoms and preventative measures to be taken, a list of what Health Canada advises a person to do to reduce the risk of getting infected, and what Canada is doing to provide community wide prevention.

CDC – Center for Disease Control (United States Department of Health and Human Services)
The Department of Health and Human Services is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all, and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. Here you can find an explanation of Lyme disease, occurrences, risks, preventative measures, and treatments. There are also many extra links for more facts.

CDC – Center for Disease Control
The goal of the Center for disease Control and Prevention is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. This particular page consists of various West Nile Virus links dealing with an overview, prevention, cases, transmission, symptoms and other topics.

CDC – Center for Disease Control
The goal of the Center for disease Control and Prevention is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. This particular page consists of various Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy and Creutzfeldt - Jakob disease links. Some of the additional resources include information regarding Canadian reports, probable cases, fact sheet, extra articles, FAQ’s, press release data, and evolution and current concerns.

CDC – Center for Disease Control
The goal of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. This particular page consists of an overview of monkeypox and a downloadable file that has some frequently asked questions and answers regarding this virus. Some of the main topics include what is monkeypox, what causes monkeypox, clinical features, how long monkeypox lasts, is monkeypox fatal, how do people get monkeypox, treatment and/or vaccination, monkeypox in the United States, evidence, and controlling the outbreak.

CDC – Center for Disease Control
The goal of the Center for disease Control and Prevention is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. This particular page consists of an introduction to Lyme disease, risks, prevention and treatment, history, and references. There are several additional links throughout the article and also numerous vivid graphics which are pleasing to the eye.

CDC – Center for Disease Control
The goal of the Center for disease Control and Prevention is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. This specific publication pertains to the Lyme disease vaccine. It contains a brief description of Lyme disease and information regarding the vaccine. There is also a recommendation of the dose amounts of the injections and further contact information.

CDC – Center for Disease Control (Bilingual – Spanish)
The goal of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. This particular page consists of all the information that you need to know regarding the monkeypox virus. Here you will find the three main headings: ‘Basics of Monkeypox’, ‘Information for Specific Groups’ and ‘Specific Topics’. The subtopics of these headings are “What you should know about monkeypox”, “What pet owners should know about monkeypox”, “Monkeypox fact sheet”, and “Questions and answers.”

CDC – Center for Disease Control and Prevention
The goal of the Center for disease Control and Prevention is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. This site is a valuable and credible resource for learning about the West Nile Virus. The information that is covered includes, questions and answers, the nature of the virus, prevention, case information, and many others. Links to related sites, and other sections of the CDC's web pages are also provided.

Center for Disease Control (CDC) – Body and Mind (BAM) for kids
The goal of the Center for disease Control and Prevention is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. BAM stands for body and mind and is a branch from the CDC site. It is an important and trustworthy source for learning about the West Nile Virus, and is exceptional for children. The information that is covered includes the basics of the West Nile Virus and how to protect yourself.

Center for Disease Control - Meningococcal Disease
A very straight-forward and direct information source for Meningococcal Disease (Meningitis), the Center for Disease Control’s Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases had established a very helpful site for all.

Center For Disease Control and Prevention
You must have a PDF reader in order to view these pages (ex. Adobe Acrobat). Once viewed however, there is a wealth of information available to all who visit. Concentrating on measles and the measles virus, this site offers a unique way of viewing the information: each in depth piece of writing has a small box just to the left of it, which summarizes the key facts in that section.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Bilingual)
The Center for Disease Control is an agency of the United States Government. The CDC is dedicated to the study and control of communicable diseases. This is a very comprehensive site that offers information for SARS patients and their family members. Medical professionals will find information here on diagnostics, treatments, infection control and training programs. There is also information for living abroad, and students living away for school. Languages supported include: English, French, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Spanish and Vietnamese.

Center for Infectious Disease, Research and Policy
The Center for Infectious Disease, Research and Policy presents this site which is provided by the School of Medicine at the University of Minnesota. This site provides the latest news on SARS. Some of the topics include Selected Readings, Suspected cases of SARS, the World Health Organization, NIAID, SARS victims, Guidelines and more links to other SARS-related sites.

Center for Zoonoses Research (CZR)
The goal of the Center for Zoonoses is to develop an approach to infectious disease research and to become a recognized research and training center by international organizations. CZR is dedicated to research and education in infectious disease, food safety and blood defense. This article deals with monkeypox and the closely related virus of smallpox. There is a wonderful overview of monkeypox at this web address which was prepared by CZR member Dr. Joanna Shisler. There is also additional links to information on monkeypox as well as online science magazines.

Cipro, Anthrax, and Sinus Infection FAQ
In an easily understandable “Question and Answer” format, SinusPharmacy has posted an excellent website which is not only informative but also uses current media to make the stories and/or questions more relatable.

CNN.com
CNN.com is your number one source for updated information around the world. This in-depth special regarding mad cow disease is informative and helps answer any questions that you may have concerning this outbreak. There are numerous amounts of links to other stories highlighting the disease, resources and news banks.

College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences’ mission is “To enhance the quality of life and rural and urban people through teaching research and outreach programs focused on human activity, food, fiber and natural resource systems.” The Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) information found here is divided into two sections: Mad Cow Disease and Creutzfeldt - Jakob disease (CJD). Included is a brief history of the disease’, timelines, definition of terms, signs/symptoms, infectivity, location, clinical tests, transmission, prions, safety concerns, and additional links. Furthermore, there is an extensive amount of graphics and illustrations as well as a slide slow.

Cornell University - Dermatopathology
Outlining a number of skin infections, the Weill Medical College of Cornell University has detailed here not only many different types of skin infections, but also certain treatments, microscopic examples, and the general appearance of most of the infections.

Dermatology Channel
The Dermatology Channel outlines specific features concerning fungal infections. Most prevalent are the risk factors associated with antibiotic use, corticosteroid use, medical conditions, compromised immune system, environmental factors, hereditary factors, and the spreading of fungal infections.

Dermatology Channel - Viral Infections
Beginning with a number of Frequently Asked Questions, the Dermatology Channel has a well posted and easily navigated website. At the bottom of the page, you’ll find single-click links to Dermatology Channels’ sites on chicken pox, hand-foot-and-mouth disease, herpes simplex virus, shingles, warts, etc.

Disability Resource Directory
The Public Service Directory of Local, State, National and International Disability, Medical and Health Resources is your disability resource directory. Their goal is to provide a current and comprehensive annotated directory of resources for the Disabled community. This web page deals with creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Included is a fact sheet concerning the following topics: Who gets CJD, syptoms and diagnosis, and internet sources reagrding CJD.

Disease Information: Botulism
These pages, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are divided into three sections: general information, technical information, and additional information. Included under general information, there are a number of FAQ’s dealing with incidence, symptoms, treatment, diagnosis, prevention, complications, and more. This also includes guidelines for canning foods at home. The technical section deals with clinical features, etiologic agent, incidence, sequelae, transmission, risk groups, and more. As for additional information, this includes articles, links and references.

Encephalitis Stories
“A group of survivors of encephalitis or in some cases, their caregivers have posted their stories to this web site… This web site does not address the medical or neurological aspects of the illness, but the human aspects.” The aim of this site is to enable encephalitis victims to find courage and inspiration through the stories presented here.

Encephalitis Support Group
Encephalitis Information Resource This excellent site includes information on encephalitis (encephalitis in childhood, guidelines for recovery, possible outcomes), as well as articles on bereavement, emotional problems, memory problems, neuro-psychological assessment, and more. This site also features the Encephalitis Resource Centre, which is “dedicated to providing a library of information on all aspects of encephalitis.

Facts About Tetanus for Adults
This page, from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, provides some very basic, easy-to-understand information about tetanus and its effects on adults. This page includes a description of the disease, symptoms, vaccine safety, and advice for the groups of individuals who require Td vaccines.

Family Doctor - Yeast Infections
Although not terribly lengthy, this concise information guide posted by Family Doctor has a depth of data available at the click of a button. With very informative yet straight-to-the-point facts this site offers the public a chance to get direct figures in a direct manner. Very helpful.

FamilyDoctor.org
FamilyDoctor.org provides health information for the whole family from the American Academy of Family Physicians. All of the information within familydoctor.org has been written and reviewed by physicians and patient education professionals. This piece of writing gives a widespread view of Lyme Disease. Here you can find information about what Lyme Disease is, symptoms, later stages of Lyme Disease, treatment, prevention, and what to do if you fid a tick on your body.

First Nations and Inuit Health Branch
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch supports the delivery of public health and health promotion services on-reserve and in Inuit communities. This website asks the very important question “What is being done about West Nile Virus in First Nation Communities.” Also included is surveillance and testing of the virus and education and awareness.

FishOntario.com (Canadian Site)
Ontario’s leading fishing resource has composed a concise and satisfactory article to inform fishers about ticks. This article was put together with the assistance of doctors around the area. Included is a history of ticks and how they can be harmful to you, as well as how they are related to Lyme disease. You can also find here, forums, reports, additional articles, and additional links.

Grey Bruce Health Unit – Public Health
The Grey Bruce Health Unit is a community partner and provides leadership in health protection and disease prevention. This page consists of thorough background information on the West Nile Virus with evidence regarding where it has been found. Also documented is the number of human cases as well as when and where it was first detected. Acknowledgements go to the Middlesex-London Health Unit, MHLTC

Grey Bruce Health Unit – Public Health (Canadian Site)
The Grey Bruce Health Unit is a community partner and provides leadership in health protection and disease prevention. This page consists of thorough background information on SARS with evidence regarding where it has been found. Also documented is the number of human cases as well as when and where it was first detected. There are a large amount of related links to be directed to.

Health and Wellness: Alberta SARS (Canadian Site)
This is a website regarding SARS for citizens or travelers to and from Alberta. Here you can find many links to other reliable websites that deal with the topic of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome.

Health Canada Online (Canadian Site)
Health Canada is a Canadian federal agency dedicated to protecting and preserving the health of Canadian citizens. This site includes the latest information on developments in Canada related to SARS. Actions being taken by the Canadian Government are covered here. There is a Question and Answer Section, Travel Advisories, Health Alert Notices, and other information.

Health Canada – Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)
This site's mission is to help the people of Canada maintain and improve their health. It is an excellent source for information on Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). The topics that are covered include “First Canadian Case of Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease”, “Frequently Asked Questions”, “Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Surveillance System”, “Classical Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease”, “Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy’s”, and “Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Blood Safety”. Also offered are links to other sections of the Health Canada site.

Health Canada – Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
This site's mission is to help the people of Canada maintain and improve their health. It is an excellent source for information on Creutzfeldt - Jakob disease. The main topic of this site is Creutzfeldt - Jakob disease in Canada and the subtopics include: incidence of CJD, CJD transmission, and time trends for CJD in Canada. Furthermore, incorporated in this article are superior diagrams, charts, and graphs for easier readability.

Health Canada – West Nile Virus
This site's mission is to help the people of Canada maintain and improve their health. It is an excellent source for information on the West Nile Virus. The topics that are covered include, "The Facts", where question such as "What is the West Nile Virus?" and "Where did it come from?" are answered. "Recent History", "Human Infection", and "West Nile Virus in Animals" are the other topics that are discussed. Also offered are links to other sections of the Health Canada site.

Health Care Health & Safety Association of Ontario (Canadian Site)
The Health Care Health & Safety Association (HCHSA) of Ontario is a not-for-profit corporation established under the Ontario Business Corporations Act and is a "designated entity" under the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act, subject to provisions of this statute in terms of governance, funding, functions, operations and objectives. This website provides general information on SARS prevention, phone numbers to local government offices, and other information.

HealthWorld Online - Yeast Infections
Concentrating on yeast infections more than others, this website is generally helpful however because of the tips given as to when home, self-care is acceptable and when a doctor needs to be visited. With in depth sections on symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, this site is very well put together.

HealthyOntario.com
The HealthyOntario.com web site was created to offer Ontario people with a web site for trusted health information, services and advice. HealthyOntario.com is owned by the Ontario Government and operated by the Ontario Ministry of Health. This particular web page identifies the facts, causes and symptoms of the West Nile Virus. Also included on diagnosis is treatment and prevention of West Nile Virus.

HealthyOntario.com
The HealthyOntario.com web site was created to offer Ontario people with a web site for trusted health information, services and advice. HealthyOntario.com is owned by the Ontario Government and operated by the Ontario Ministry of Health. This specific web page gives an in depth perspective of the West Nile Virus. It shows a seven-point action plan of the disease, how to recognize the virus and preventative measures that can be taken. Additional resources included are: DEET, How to protect yourself, Mosquito Proofing Your Home, Talking to the experts, Surveillance Information, and Mosquito Bytes

HealthyOntario.com
The HealthyOntario.com web site was created to offer Ontario people with a web site for trusted health information, services and advice. HealthyOntario.com is owned by the Ontario Government and operated by the Ontario Ministry of Health. The page gives a brief background on how to protect yourself from the West Nile Virus and some symptoms that you may come across if you believe that you have the virus.

HealthyOntario.com (Canadian Site)
The HealthyOntario.com web site was created to offer Ontario people with a web site for trusted health information, services and advice. HealthyOntario.com is owned by the Ontario Government and operated by the Ontario Ministry of Health. The page gives a brief background on how to protect yourself from Lyme disease, some symptoms that you may come across if you believe that you have it, causes of the disease, and treating and preventing it.

HealthyOntario.com (Canadian Site)
The HealthyOntario.com web site was created to offer Ontario people with a web site for trusted health information, services and advice. HealthyOntario.com is owned by the Ontario Government and operated by the Ontario Ministry of Health. This particular web page identifies the facts, causes and symptoms of SARS. Also included in the diagnosis section is the treatment and prevention of SARS.

Immunization Action Coalition
The mission of the Immunization Action Coalition, “is to boost immunization rates and prevent disease.” Sited as the premier source for childhood, adolescent, and adult immunization information, this site is in close collaboration with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and therefore can be counted on for reliable and up to date information.

ImmunoFacts
With a number of helpful sections, ImmunoInfo is an excellent place to begin your search for, “the best in vaccine and antibody information.” This site includes information on: US-Canadian Vaccine Recommendations, State-International Vaccine Information, Practice and Safety Information, and a newly added section on Bio-terrorism Watch.

Information About Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Separated into three distinct categories: bacterial, protozoal, and viral, this website has a number of helpful facts all written in an easy to understand format. Combining statistically analyzed numbers and a helping of excellent information, this website has a recipe for success.

KidHealth for Parents - Infections: Mumps
The KidsHealth site is separated into three sections: Parents, Teens, and Kids. The site has very helpful tabs on each article, which offer not only the article itself, but related articles and additional resources. With excellent descriptions of symptoms, prevention, incubation, duration, contagiousness, and home treatment, this site covers many of the questions parents could have on the subject of mumps.

Kidney.ca - Urinary Tract Infections
Primarily a site for women, helpful information is available none-the-less. Arranged in a Question and Answer format, one can find all sorts of answers to common (and not-so-common) questions dealing with urinary tract infections.

Kids Health for Parents: Tetanus
Directed toward parents, this site offers helpful information on the subject of tetanus. This concise information focuses on signs, symptoms, duration, contagiousness and incubation. This site includes prevention tips (immunization), professional and home treatment information, and advice on when to phone a doctor.

KidsHealth for Kids - Fungal Infections
The KidsHealth site is separated into three sections: Parents, Teens, and Kids. The site has very helpful tabs on each article, which offer not only the article itself, but related articles and additional resources. Don't be fooled by the appearance of this site, this is a very informative and easily read piece of information. An excellent source of material on all different types of fungal infections, as well as some in depth information on a few specific areas, KidsHealth has a very well rounded website.

KidsHealth for Kids - Painful Pee
The KidsHealth site is separated into three sections: Parents, Teens, and Kids. The site has very helpful tabs on each article, which offer not only the article itself, but related articles and additional resources. Written in terms even a young child could understand, yet educational enough for a parent to obtain help from, this site is an excellent resource for people of all ages.

KidsHealth for Kids – Chicken Pox
The KidsHealth site is separated into three sections: Parents, Teens, and Kids. The site has very helpful tabs on each article, which offer not only the article itself, but related articles and additional resources. Directed towards children, this site offers information in a fun and easy to understand format. Everything is explained in detail and will leave your child with very few questions at the end.

KidsHealth for Kids – What’s West Nile Virus
The KidsHealth site is separated into three sections: Parents, Teens, and Kids. The site has very helpful tabs on each article, which offer not only the article itself, but related articles and additional resources. This section deals with the West Nile Virus and relates to the kids out there. It includes easy-to-read information with pictures and large print to keep the kids interested and informed.

KidsHealth for Parents - Lung and Respiratory Infections
The KidsHealth site is separated into three sections: Parents, Teens, and Kids. The site has very helpful tabs on each article, which offer not only the article itself, but related articles and additional resources. With concise, straight-forward answers to many parental questions, KidsHealth site proves to be an excellent source of information on lung and respiratory infections.

KidsHealth for Parents - Measles
The KidsHealth site is separated into three sections: Parents, Teens, and Kids. The site has very helpful tabs on each article, which offer not only the article itself, but related articles and additional resources. This site is very helpful to parents and describes not only the general symptoms, but what to expect even in rare cases. Also there is some simple advice of how best to take care of a child with measles and other such info.

KidsHealth for Parents - Urinary Tract Infections
The KidsHealth site is separated into three sections: Parents, Teens, and Kids. The site has very helpful tabs on each article, which offer not only the article itself, but related articles and additional resources. This article, written specifically for parents and their dealings with urinary tract infections of their children, is very helpful for a number of reason, not least of which is the understandable text and sentencing they use.

KidsHealth for Parents - Varicella (Chicken Pox)
The KidsHealth site is separated into three sections: Parents, Teens, and Kids. The site has very helpful tabs on each article, which offer not only the article itself, but related articles and additional resources. This section deals with the Varicella Infection otherwise known as Chicken Pox and relates to the parents out there. Includes prevention, symptoms, home care, and when to call your doctor.

KidsHealth for Parents – Tick Removal
The KidsHealth site is separated into three sections: Parents, Teens, and Kids. The site has very helpful tabs on each article, which offer not only the article itself, but related articles and additional resources. . With concise, straight-forward answers to many children’s concerns, the KidsHealth site proves to be an excellent source on growing up. This section deals with Lyme Disease and the removal of a tick. This is a step-by-step guide of how to remove a tick if ever there is one on your child. There are also a few related articles that are very helpful when dealing with Lyme disease in the family.

KidsHealth for Parents – West Nile Virus
The KidsHealth site is separated into three sections: Parents, Teens, and Kids. The site has very helpful tabs on each article, which offer not only the article itself, but related articles and additional resources. This section deals with the West Nile Virus and relates to the parents out there. It includes prevention, symptoms, and what to do if your child has any of the symptoms of West Nile Virus.

KidsHealth for Teens – Should I Worry About West Nile Virus
The KidsHealth site is separated into three sections: Parents, Teens, and Kids. The site has very helpful tabs on each article, which offer not only the article itself, but related articles and additional resources. This section deals with the West Nile Virus and relates to the teens out there. This article takes into effect, the way teens think, and guides them to the proper way to protect themselves from the virus.

Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has displayed a first-rate site complete with information detailing all the features of the West Nile Virus. There is an extensive amount of links that allow you to find virtually all the related data accessible in the web site. All topics regarding the West Nile Virus are covered, including: what the West Nile Virus is, bird and mosquito surveillance, mosquito control, human surveillance, health unit strategies, and online facts.

Lyme Disease and Related Disorders
Tick Management Handbook A downloadable online pamphlet about tick management.

Mad Cow in Canada: The Science and the Story
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation has been serving the voice of Canada to the world since the 1920’s. The page contains background information on mad cow disease with facts. The article features the science and story of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, otherwise known as mad cow disease. Also included are articles pertaining to how Britain will be affected by the disease, why Canada should worry, the science behind the symptoms, and additional links and archives.

Malaria
With information contributed by the World Health Organization and The Division of Control of Tropical Diseases, this sites validity can be assured. There are excellent diagrams, easily understood text, pictures, and links to books on malaria available for all web surfers. The format of the site is based around the average citizen and not geared towards physicians, which makes navigating much easier.

Malaria - An Online Resource
Hosted by the Division of Laboratory Medicine at Royal Perth Hospital, this “Online Resource” truly does offer information in plentiful amounts. Some of the information can be difficult to navigate at times, but on the whole, this site offers critical and informative text in the areas of diagnosis, prophylaxis, treatment, history, a “teach and test” section which shows slides of photomicrographs and test your knowledge, and links.

Manitoba: SARS Information (Canadian Site)
This website provides updates on Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome specifically for the citizens and travelers going to and from Manitoba. This website is extremely current and gives all of the information that you need regarding this disease.

MayoClinic.com
MayoClinic.com empowers people to manage their health by providing useful and up-to-date information. This web site is constructed by a team of web content producers, editors, multimedia and graphics producers, interactive developers, health educators, nurses, doctors, and scientists. This web site has a numerous amount of links that help you become more informed about Lyme Disease. Some of the links include: Signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, treatment, and prevention. There are also additional links to further articles regarding Lyme Disease and a quiz about the outdoors.

McGill University (Canadian Site)
McGill University has an excellent reputation for its Health Sciences Programs. McGill's website offers links to many other web sites that offer information on SARS. Included are links to Main SARS Sites, SARS Journal Articles, and SARS News Sites. There are also links to SARS-focused websites in the United States and the rest of the world.

McKinley Health Center
McKinley Health Center provides medical services and health education to a diverse population and has been the foundation of our service for over 75 years. This particular article is straight to the point and gives the reader all the correct information needed about the West Nile Virus. Also concisely stated, is ways to reduce the risk of contracting the virus.

McKinley Health Center - Vaginal Discharge
Although not of the lengthy persuasion, what this site lacks in quantity makes up in quality. This site has information relatable to all women, as it describes not only specifics of vaginal discharge, but also “The Healthy Vagina”, a section strictly on what is normal and some descriptive sentences on basics.

Measles Initiative
“The Measles Initiative is a long-term commitment to control measles deaths in Africa by vaccinating 200 million children, preventing 1.2 million deaths over five years.” With partners as reputable as the Red Cross, United Nations Foundation, Centers for Disease Control, and many others, this is an information site strictly for the purpose of educating all on the seriousness of the measles virus in other parts of the world.

Measles Self Care Instructions
Explained in a very “patient-friendly” manner, this site gets all the basics of the measles (rubeola) across without any scientific jargon to confuse an everyday web browser.

Medinfo
A very basic but informative site based out of the United Kingdom. Included on this site, a chart of complications and the associated risk factor of each. Also available is a small amount of info on prevention and treatment.

Medinfo
With a complications/risk chart, this British based website is very helpful and understandable. Outlining the bare essentials of mumps, this site is a great source for education on the subject without getting into case details or physician based information.

MEDLINEplus (Bilingual)
The National Library of Medicine states that it carefully selects its links to other sites. These links are directed to web sites with general information about SARS, and information about diagnostics, prevention, screening, and treatment. There are also special sections on the laws regarding SARS and the implications of SARS to Children. Spanish is fully supported, and other languages are supported with PDF files.

MEDLINEplus - Fungal Infections
A service of the National Library of Medicine, MEDLINE offers comprehensive information on any and all subjects. This link takes you to the Fungal Infections section of MEDLINE, which helps the user find extensive information on most fungal infections. With clinical trials, research studies, and specific conditions, all information is reliable and up to date.

MEDLINEplus - Health Information
This site, hosted by the National Library of Medicine, is a comprehensive page of links to information pertaining to the West Nile Virus. The site is organized into 12 categories, such as "Latest News", "General/Overviews", "Diagnosis/Symptoms, "Prevention/Screening", and many others. Each category contains links to reputable sites where you will find the information that you are looking for.

MEDLINEplus - Health Information
This site, hosted by the National Library of Medicine, is a comprehensive page of links to information pertaining to Creutzfeldt - Jakob disease. The site is organized into categories: "Latest News", "General/Overviews", "Research”, "Prevention/Screening", “Specific Conditions/Aspects”, “Organizations”, and “Statistics”. Each category contains links to reputable sites where you will find the information that you are looking for.

MEDLINEplus - Health Information
This site, hosted by the National Library of Medicine, is a comprehensive page of links to information pertaining to Creutzfeldt - Jakob disease. The contents of this page are: illustrations, alternative names, definitions, causes, symptoms, signs and tests, treatment, expectations, complications, and prevention.

MEDLINEplus - Immunization/Vaccination
A service of the National Library of Medicine, MEDLINE offers comprehensive information on any and all subjects. Specifically in the Immunization/Vaccination section, there’s a wealth of information including: latest news, general information/overviews, information from other sections of the national institutes of health, pictures/diagrams, research, specific conditions, and much more.

MEDLINEplus - Measles
A service of the National Library of Medicine, MEDLINE offers comprehensive information on any and all subjects. This section specifically deals with the latest news, clinical trials, symptoms, pictures, prevention, and many other aspects of measles.

MEDLINEplus - Meningitis
A service of the National Library of Medicine, MEDLINE offers comprehensive information on any and all subjects. Concerning itself with meningitis on this site, MEDLINEplus had compiled the latest news, symptoms/diagnosis, clinical trials, and much more all in one easily navigated site.

MEDLINEplus - Mumps
A service of the National Library of Medicine, MEDLINE offers comprehensive information on any and all subjects. With an excellent outline of mumps labeled, “What is Mumps?” taken from the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, this is an excellent jumping point when looking for any and all information on mumps.

MEDLINEplus - Sexually Transmitted Diseases
A service of the National Library of Medicine, MEDLINE offers comprehensive information on any and all subjects. With very well kept up archives, MEDLINE offers a “Latest News” section, which, in this field, can be very important. As with most other MEDLINE sites overviews, diagnosis, trials, symptoms, prevention, and specific conditions, MEDLINE is a site that should not be skipped.

MEDLINEplus - Urinary Tract Infections
A service of the National Library of Medicine, MEDLINE offers comprehensive information on any and all subjects. With this specific site, Urinary Tract Infections are concentrated on and are very well described and researched. Noteworthy is the link to NIDDK stating it as, “The primary NIH organization for research on Urinary Tract Infection…”

MEDLINEplus - Viral Infections
A service of the National Library of Medicine, MEDLINE offers comprehensive information on any and all subjects. Dealing with viral infections, this part of MEDLINE, as with most other sections, goes into great detail with the help of links, which take you to reliable sources all over the internet.

MEDLINEplus – Lyme Disease
A service of the National Library of Medicine, MEDLINE offers comprehensive information on any and all subjects. Concerning itself with Lyme disease on this site, MEDLINEplus has compiled a great introduction, symptoms/diagnosis, treatment, prevention and a summary in one easy to read slide presentation.

MEDLINEPlus – Monkeypox
A service of the National Library of Medicine, MEDLINE offers comprehensive information on any and all subjects. With very well kept up archives, MEDLINE offers a “Latest News” section, which, in this field, can be very important. As with most other MEDLINE sites, here you can find the following subtopics on monkeypox: an overview, clinical trials, pictures and diagrams, prevention and screening, conditions andaspects, law and policy, and organizations.

MEDLINEplus: Encephalitis
This site provides links grouped under the following headings: general/ overviews; children; clinical trials; diagnosis; news; organizations; specific conditions / aspects; statistics.

Meningitis Foundation of America
As stated in their goals and objectives, the Meningitis Foundation of America is set, “To provide information to educate the public and medical professionals about Meningitis so that it’s early diagnosis and treatment will save lives.” This site has a wealth of information for the general public and medical professionals alike.

Meningitis Research Foundation
This English based research company, the Meningitis Research Foundation not has offices in Belfast, Bristol, Dublin, and Edinburgh. Not only does this site offer helpful information for patients and family alike, but also has a section for professionals, which is accessible to the general public. The GP section allows everyone to access specific medical information not readily available (nor understood) by the public.

Meningitis Research Foundation of Canada
A very basic site with an immense measure of useful information on varied diseases, The Meningitis Research Foundation of Canada is a great starting point for any and all surfers. From meningitis and menigococcal disease, group B strep, e. coli meningitis, Hib meningitis, and viral meningitis to personal stories and an in memoriam section, this site covers it all.

Meningitis Trust
A very well informed and easily navigated, Meningitis Trust offers research, fundraising, training and development, information for media, and information on meningitis immunization. A very helpful section is the “Emergency Info” section, which is useful for quick and straight to-the-point answers.

National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
A rather in depth and physician orientated website, this site is very useful in the aspect of finding specific details on very specific types of fungal infections. Included at the end of this article is a listing or related aricles/suggested readings from other medical journals.

National Immunization Program
The Center for Disease Control has posted an excellent site with comprehensive information detailing all the aspects of immunization. With a general information section that enables you to find nearly all of the pertinent info available on the web today in terms of immunization, this site is very helpful.

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease
The division of microbiology and infectious diseases has laid out a very easy to understand and patient oriented website here. Not only has NAID included some very helpful general information, but an overview about the West Nile Virus, research that was done on behalf of NAID regarding the virus, and resources for your convenience.

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease conducts and supports research that strives to understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious disease that threaten millions of people worldwide. Concentrating on the facts and challenges of Lyme disease, this site has some very in depth pieces of information which are exceptionally useful. Symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and many more helpful pieces of data can be found here.

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
The division of microbiology and infectious diseases has laid out a very easy to understand and patient oriented website here. Not only has NIAID included some very helpful general information, but links to news releases, reports and articles, outlines from conferences that dealt with fungal infections, and much more.

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
The Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases has created a well rounded and informative site dealing with sexually transmitted diseases. Outlining and detailing approximately 16 different STD’s, this site not only has detailed overviews of each disease, but also a number of current news articles dealing with STD’s.

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Concentrating on bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, vaginal yeast infection, and a section on other causes of vaginitis, this site has some very basic information coupled with specific, which are very helpful. Explaining symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments, many helpful pieces of data can be found at this address.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
The national Institute of Neurological Disorder and Stroke is the nation’s leading supporter of biomedical research and disorders of the brain and nervous system. At this address you will find research on Creutzfeldt - Jakob disease. The table of contents include: “What is Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease”, treatment, prognosis, research, organizations, related publications, and additional resources.

National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Hosted by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), the adult and kids site is loaded with very helpful information. Since NIDDK is part of the National Institute of Health, there is a guarantee that this is reliable and veritably precise information.

National Network for Immunization Information
A very well designed site with “Immunization Newsbriefs”, “Featured News”, and a very helpful section called “Evaluating Info on the Web” which helps confused web-browsers navigate through all the information available on the web dealing with immunization and evaluating their accuracy.

National Partnership for Immunization
The National Partnership for Immunization is dedicated to, “Promoting Immunization Across the Lifespan.” With links to General Vaccine Information, Immunization Links, Resources, Safety Reference Guide, Bioterrorism, and many more, this site is a comprehensive educational and preventative program.

National Reyes’ Syndrome Foundation
“[The Foundation] is the only citizen group generating a concerted, organized lay movement to eradicate Reye's Syndrome. Children, teenagers, and adults are dying of Reye's Syndrome. The Foundation is committed to the health and well-being of those who are most at risk.” This site offers some basic general information on Reyes’ Syndrome, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and the aspirin link.

National Women's Health Information Center
Although this site is hosted by the National Women’s Health Information Center, this site is not strictly for women. Many of the facts on this page are pertinent to not only women, but men as well. There is an excellent listing of specific disease and all has been typed in easy to understand terminology.

Navy Medical Department Pocket Guide to MALARIA PREVENTION AND CONTROL
This “Pocket Guide” is available to download in PDF format if one was so inclined to print it off for future use, or is readily available chapter by chapter online. A complete and concise directory helps you navigate through the various chapters, which include prevention, diagnosis, treatment, etc.

New Brunswick: Health and Wellness (Canadian Site)
This site provides information regarding Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome for the citizens and travelers of New Brunswick. There are links to updates, other information, and additional websites where you can locate more facts about SARS.

New York Online Access to Health (NOAH)
With one of the most extensive lists of sexually transmitted diseases and links, the New York Online Access to Health website displays an awesome array of easily understandable information and links on any and all subjects related to STD’s.

New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) (Bilingual)
New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) is dedicated to your health and well-being. NOAH has established its presence on the Web as an outstanding bilingual consumer for health information. NOAH gives the users all the right information about Creutzfeldt - Jakob disease. To locate the information you must scroll down to the Creutzfeldt - Jakob disease sub heading. The main topics regarding this Disease are the “basics”, “glossary”, “Diagnosis of CJD”, “Suspected Causes of CJD”, “Information Resources”, and “Statistics”.

New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) (Bilingual-Spanish)
New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) is dedicated to your health and well-being. NOAH has established its presence on the Web as an outstanding bilingual consumer for health information. NOAH gives the users all the right information about Lyme Disease. The main topics are regarding Lyme Disease is, special issues and complications, care and treatment, and information resources.

New York State Department of Health
“Fight the Bite” is the motto of the New York State Department of Health. When dealing with the West Nile Virus, this web site makes sure that you are well informed and left with no concerns. With a very helpful “Frequently Asked Questions” section, The Department of Health outlines and answers many questions that one might have regarding the West Nile Virus.

New York State Department of Health
The New York State Department of Health posts accurate and reliable information. Explained in an incredibly excellent approach, this site gets all the basics of Lyme disease across with extra information regarding ticks. The main topics include: What is Lyme disease and who gets it, transmission, symptoms, treatment, prevention, and removal of ticks.

Newfoundland and Labrador (Canadian Site)
This website states that there have been reported Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome cases in Newfoundland and Labrador. The website also provides some general information on SARS for citizens and travelers of Newfoundland.

Nighttime Pediatrics Clinics
A brief outline that helps parents to understand when their infant has a sinus infection and when it may simply be a cold. With helpful pointers and quick facts, this site offers valuable info to parents in a “Question and Answer” format.

North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH)
The North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH) is an annual initiative led by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering and the Human Resources Development Canada. The goal is to focus the general public on the importance of preventing illness and injury in the workplace or at home. This particular article is pertaining to Lyme disease and knowing the facts. Here you will find information on ticks, detection of the disease, treatment, and prevention.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The mission of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is to save lives, prevent injuries and protect the health of workers. OSHA plays a vital role in preventing on-the-job injuries and illnesses through outreach, and education. This piece of writing deals with the prevention of Lyme Disease. Described in the article is personal protection and prevention by means of a vaccine.

OMNI – Organizing Medical Networked Information
Organizing Medical Networked Information (OMNI) is the UK’s gateway to high quality internet resources in health and medicine. OMNI is geared to students, researchers, academics and practitioners in health and medical sciences. Shown here are a number of links to other home pages associated with the topic of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Syndrome. There are also links to related topics such as dementia, and prion diseases.

Ontario Medical Association (Canadian Site)
The Ontario Medical Association is a voluntary medical association that provides this web site. It includes links to information on the latest developments regarding SARS in Ontario. Much of the information is for healthcare professionals, but several links cover consumer health questions.

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food – Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (Mad Cow)
This site is maintained by the government of Ontario Canada. Information is compiled by the Statistical Services Unit of the Policy and Programs Branch, to serve as the source of agriculture and food statistics for the province of Ontario. This site contains information on Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy which is also known as mad cow disease. Here you can find multiple links to articles regarding the disease. Some of the main topics include: BSE disease investigation, transmissible BSE, history of BSE, “Keeping Mad Cows out of Canada”, and frequently asked questions about BSE.

Ontario Ministry of Health and Long term Care
This site is maintained by the Government of Canada. This web page offers health information for the public regarding the West Nile Virus. Included is background information on the virus as well as important facts about the disease. Also incorporated is the control of mosquitoes and the proper types of pesticides to be used to prevent the West Nile Virus that may be found the bugs. Lastly, there is an extensive amount of information on how to protect you and your family against the virus.

Ontario Ministry of Health and Long term Care (Canadian Site)
This site is maintained by the Government of Canada. This web page offers health information for the public on the subject of Lyme disease. Incorporated is a history on the disease as well as important facts concerning ticks. The site focuses on ticks and how they can harm you. There are tips to avoid ticks and how to treat yourself if you happen to come in contact with them.

Ontario Ministry of Health and Long term Care (Canadian Site)
This site is maintained by the Government of Canada. This web page offers health information for the public on the subject of Lyme disease. Incorporated is a history on the disease as well as important facts concerning ticks. The site focuses on ticks and how they can harm you. There are tips to avoid ticks and how to treat yourself if you happen to come in contact with them.

Ontario Ministry of Health and Long term Care (Canadian Site)
This site is maintained by the Government of Canada. This web page offers health information for the public on the subject of SARS. Incorporated is a history on the disease as well as important facts concerning SARS. The site focuses on how SARS can harm you. There are tips to avoid SARS and how to treat yourself if you happen to come in contact with it.

Parasitic Disease Information
The Center for Disease Control, a reliable and well-posted site, has here a site specifically for Parasitic Disease information. Fact sheets are available her on malaria in the pregnant woman, malaria in the infant of child, and prescription drugs and malaria. Also available are articles from Morbitity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), and Emergency Infectious Diseases (EID).

Parasitic Disease Information
The Center for Disease Control, a reliable and well-posted site, has here a site specifically for Parasitic Disease information. Available here is an excellent section on what a traveler needs to know before leaving, as well as information for men, women, children, animals, insects and worms, foods, drinking water, and swimming pools/recreational water.

Postgraduate Medicine - Fungal Skin Infections in Children
An article titled Fungal Skin Infections in Children as published in Postgraduate Medicine Journal, outlines the tools commonly used to diagnose, common manifestations, and most effective treatments of pediatric fungal infections. Although at times, the language of the article is a bit overwhelming at times, this is a very good article for specifics when dealing with “Critters and Kids” as the authors have labeled them.

Prince Edward Island (Canadian Site)
This website provides information regarding Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome for the citizens and travelers of Prince Edward Island. Links are provided to local information regarding SARS.

Province of Manitoba (Canadian Site)
The Province of Manitoba, with the political leader premier Gary Doer, have a dependable and well-posted site with facts on Lyme disease. Available here is an exceptional article entitled “Information for Health Professionals. The following information can be found: diagnosis of Lyme disease, symptoms and treatment of Lyme disease, and also an area consisting of in depth background information.

Public Broadcasting Station (PBS)
PBS is centered is a private, non-profit media enterprise owned and operated by the nation's 350 public television stations. PBS Online is the home of comprehensive companion web sites for more than 1,000 PBS television programs, as well as original Web content and real-time learning adventures. This web site brings you all the important facts about mad cow disease. Some of the links that will present you with official and comprehensive information are “When Science Faces the Unknown”, “Food Safety Tips”, ”20/20 Hindsight”, and “Do Prions Exist?”. Additional resources and a teacher’s guide are also included.

Public Health Laboratory Service
The British Health Protection Agency is a government agency. The Public Health Laboratory Service website provides information that will protect the population from infection. It also provides the following: general information on SARS, daily case counts, health alert notice for travelers to or from SARS-infected countries, health alert notices for possible SARS cases, guidance for schools, colleges and universities with large numbers of students from Hong Kong and other affected SARS areas, advice for employers with staff returning from SARS infected areas, and the latest Health Protection Agency press statements.

Pulsus Group Inc. - Paediatrics and Health Care (Canadian Site)
Pulsus Group Inc. is a privately owned Canadian company based in Oakville, Ontario. The Company was formed primarily to publish peer reviewed medical journals. This is a terrific Canadian site that provides a base as to where Lyme disease can be found in Canada, where ticks are located in Canada, and if there is a vaccine available in Canada. Information is also available regarding the effectiveness and safety of the vaccine, who should and shouldn’t receive the vaccine, and how many vaccines are needed

Quebec: Syndrome Respiratoire Aigu Sévère (Canadian Site) (Bilingual)
This site provides information for the citizens and travelers of Quebec. The primary website is in French; however there is a link to a complete English version. Both versions provide links, updates and general information regarding Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome.

Rabies
This page, from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, offers some technical information on the classification, prevention and control, diagnosis, and epidemiology of this virus. However, this site also provides an easy-to-understand Q&A section including commonly asked questions about rabies and pets, human rabies, wild animals, and rabies risks when travelling. There is also a section on the problem of bat-related rabies, and what can be done to prevent this. This site features the Kids Rabies Home Page, with information that is both helpful and engaging.

Rabies in Ontario
This excellent site identifies how rabies can be recognized in such animals as raccoons, foxes, skunks and bats as well as domesticated animals such as cats. This site also outlines contingency planning in Ontario, and various vaccination programs that are being carried out. There are helpful tips on taking preventative action against the spread of this virus. This site also provides rabies-related news releases, and information on the MNR (Ministry of Natural Resources) Rabies Research Unit.

Respiratory Disease.com
Citing a magnificent array of respiratory infections from Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and Chronic Bronchitis to Emphysema, Pulmonary Edema, Pneumothorax, and Tuberculosis, Respiratory Disease.com is a well-rounded and well informed site.

Saskatchewan: SARS Information (Canadian Site)
This PDF file provides information regarding Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome for citizens and travelers to and from Saskatchewan. This question and answer format provides general information about SARS which is clear and easy to read and understand. There are also a few links to other websites.

Sexual Health InfoCenter
In a “Frequently Asked Questions” format, Sexual Health InfoCenter gives straight-forward answers to many burning questions women may have about yeast infections including: what it is, what causes it, how it’s contracted and how it can be treated.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases
A brutally honest depiction of sexually transmitted diseases and their effects, this site has a vast picture archive which is straight-to-the-point and leaves the browser well informed yet very aware of the risks and consequences of unprotected sex and/or needle sharing.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Fact Sheet
Starting off the information included on this website is a section listing five key points that should be understood about STD’s in North America. Also included are summaries of many different sexually transmitted diseases including: AIDS and HIV, chlamydial infections, genital herpes, genital warts, etc.

Sinucare
A very well maintained site filled with helpful information, all of which is orientated towards patients and the public alike. Although there are a few product placements here, don’t be fooled into thinking this is a strictly commercial site that is only interested in selling you “their” product. This site proves quite the contrary.

Sinus Care Center
The Sinus Care Center is broken up into five separate sections: Causes of Sinus Pain, 20 Questions About Your Sinuses, Sinus Surgery, Sinus Pain – Can Over The Counter Medications Help, and Pediatric Sinusitis. The “20 Questions About Your Sinuses” is a very informative site and is the easiest to understand.

Stanford University
The Stanford motto “The wind of freedom blows” is an invitation to free and open inquiry in the pursuit of teaching and research. Stanford’s current community of scholars includes 17 Nobel laureates, and is particularly noted for its openness to interdisciplinary research. At this web address you will find a fact sheet regarding the monkeypox virus. Also here, is information on the epidemiology, the incubation period, clinical features and outcomes, pathogenesis and pathology, and prevention and management.

STD Services
Hosted by Adelaide Australia’s 275 Clinic, STD Services offers comprehensive information relating to people of all ages and all sexual orientations. With facts available for students and health workers alike, along with statistics and helpful STD information, this site covers many of the bases needed when educating oneself about STD’s.

Tampax.com - Vaginal Discharge and Yeast Infections
With articles relating to vaginal discharge and yeast infections, as well as a question and answer section, Tampax.com has posted a very useful site in a very down-to-earth approach. Also available is a helpful “Ask Iris” section, which is an e-mail procedure to help you if your questions haven’t been answered on the site.

Tetanus (Lockjaw) and Tetanus Vaccination
This page offers concise, general information about tetanus. This page is formatted to discuss common questions such as where tetanus bacteria grow in the body, how the tetanus toxin damages the body, the incubation period and duration of the disease. This site also deals with treatment, prevention, immunization, and possible side effects from immunization.

The Arthritis Society (Canadian Site)
The Arthritis Society promotes the best possible care and treatment for people. The Arthritis Society is Canada's only not-for-profit organization devoted solely to funding and promoting arthritis research, programs and patient care. This comprehensive site offers in depth information in an easy to understand format. Some of the helpful pieces of information include: the commonness of Lyme disease, warning signs, and localized disease stages. Ways to prevent Lyme disease by medicine, exercise, and relaxation are also incorporated.

The Many Faces of CJD
The Many Faces of CJD outlines specific features concerning Creutzfeldt - Jakob disease. This site is very useful in the aspect of finding specific details on the disease. Here you can find a background history, a fact sheet, family and CJD victim stories, a message board, and a place to enter your own stories regarding CJD. This site has been in operation since September 8, 1998.

The National Biological Information Infrastructure - Wildlife Disease Information Node
The National Biological Information Infrastructure is an international, joint program and an excellent resource for the West Nile Virus. This site has a plethora of links to other great sources of information. In general, here you can find the latest news on the West Nile Virus and information concerning animals with the disease. Also, information on human health, state and regional information, and frequently asked questions is available here.

The National Women's Health Information Center
All information found on this site is in an easy to understand “Question and Answer” format which helps patients and the public alike find what information they are looking for in a fairly quick period of time. With links to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this site is well backed.

The Official Mad Cow Disease Homepage
There are over 7,000 articles on mad cow disease and new articles on variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, prions, and Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy. This web page is a project of the Sperling Biomedical Foundation. All of the articles contained in this web page are trustworthy and have an extensive amount of information.

Toronto SARS Website (Canadian Site) (Bilingual)
Toronto Public Health provides a website with updates regarding SARS developments in the area. The site is limited to updates, but provides coverage for several languages including English, French, Chinese, Tamil, Vietnamese, Italian Portuguese, Korean, Spanish, and Russian. Also included are many fact sheets as well as hand washing techniques and disinfecting.

Tulane University
Tulane University is a private, non-sectarian research university with 11 schools and colleges. Located in New Orleans, this university offers information on a wide variety of topics on virology one of which includes monkeypox. Found here is an article regarding monkeypox provided by the World Health Organization. This report entitled “Monkeypox Changes its Patterns of Human Infection” gives an outline of monkeypox and how cases of human monkeypox has been following a new pattern. Information includes the investigation, the disease, and the concern for the World Health Organization. Also included is a link to PubMed.com where you can find the most up to date facts on monkeypox.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’ (FDA) role is to protect the public health and assure the safety and effectiveness of the diverse products they regulate. This web page has an article pertaining to Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) also known as mad cow disease. Here you can find a general background, consumers, latest actions, industry, vaccines, and blood safety.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration
The U.S Food and Drug Administration promotes public health by promptly and efficiently reviewing clinical research and taking appropriate action on the marketing of regulated products in a timely manner. The agency has specific responsibilities to regulate biologics, cosmetics, drugs, foods, medical devices, radiation-emitting electronic products, and veterinary products. The article is entitled “Monkeypox Virus Infections and Blood Plasma Donors”. Found here is background information on monkeypox, signs and symptoms, case definitions, and transmissions and risks. Also included are multiple links to other credible websites.

University of Maryland Medicine
Included in the University of Maryland’s database of information on infections are: bacterial infections, fungal infections, viral infections, and parasitic infections. An excellent tool included on this site in the Online Resources link which offers an internet address that may contain additional information on any of the subjects listed.

Unspeakable: The Naked Truth About STD's
Unspeakable is self-described as, “… a frank, accurate, and unembarrassed guide to the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases.” This site is unique in it’s offering of a number of different sections. The “Risk Profiler” is a straight-to-the-point questionnaire, which helps you find a possible cause to believe you may be infected. An inimitable section labeled “Unspeakable” gives general statements and questions you may be confronted with talking to your partner about, and how best to answer these questions or be ready for such statements. An exceptional site.

Urinary Tract Infections
A website strictly devoted to helping those with UTI’s, Urinary Tract Infections.com is a primary site when seeking any type of information regarding the aforementioned ailment. With links to Bladder Disorders.com and a number of other related problems, this comprehensive site offers data comparable to any other.

Utah Department of Health
The Utah Department of Health is the central point of contact for all Public Health issues. Public Health relates to the matters of health of individuals and communities. The Utah Department of Health has a large section dedicated to the West Nile Virus with multiple links to better inform you. All information is reliable and up to date.

Varicella (Chicken Pox) - McKinley Health Center
McKinley has created a very well informed site that deals with all the major aspects of the varicella virus. Symptoms, prevention, complications, and additional information is available here.

Viral Respiratory Infections
In very patient friendly terms, this website offers generalized and specific information on a multitude of viral respiratory infections. With definitions of each infection as well as treatment, complications, epidemiology, and prevention, this link offers a veritable fountain of knowledge on the subject of viral respiratory infections.

West Nile Virus Prevention.com
West Nile Virus Prevention.com has created an incredible up to date site that deals with all the major aspects of the West Nile Virus. History, symptoms, prevention and facts are available here. The site includes a large list of links to other reliable web sites dealing with the West Nile Virus.

Windsor Essex County Health Unit
This site is constantly updated for the purpose of informing residents of Windsor and Essex County on the status of the West Nile Virus (WNV) Surveillance and Prevention programs. Also included is information on the history, nature, and prevention of the virus, as well as contact numbers for reporting dead crows. For additional information, the site offers links to other respected sites.

Windsor Essex County Health Unit
The Windsor Essex County Health Unit is a local website that is constantly being updated to inform residents in the area about the condition of the West Nile Virus. This page consists of important facts regarding the virus and the way it is spread, preventing yourself against the virus, and symptoms and treatments of the virus. There is also additional information concerning birds and mosquitoes: how a person can get infected from a dead bird, and how to reduce the breeding ground for mosquitoes.

Windsor Essex County Health Unit
The Windsor Essex County Health Unit is a local website that is constantly being updated to inform residents in the area about the condition of the West Nile Virus. Posted on April 30, 2003, the following article discusses the future strategies and local plans in the prevention of the West Nile Virus. Included in the page is background information on the virus as well as additional reliable links for more information.

Windsor Essex County Health Unit
The Windsor Essex County Health Unit is a local website that is constantly being updated to inform residents in the area about the condition of the West Nile Virus. Posted on May 5, 2003, the following article discusses how cleaning your yard can have a great positive effect on preventing the West Nile Virus from ever occurring. Included in the page is a “yard clean-up checklist” to keep mosquito populations low in Windsor and Essex County.

Windsor Essex County Health Unit (Canadian Site)
This site is constantly updated for the purpose of informing residents of Windsor and Essex County on the status of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Included is information on the history, nature, and prevention of SARS, as well as contact numbers for reporting cases. For additional information, the site offers links to other respected websites.

Wisconsin Government - Department of Health and Family Services
The Wisconsin.Gov web site is donated by the State of Wisconsin. This site offers a disease fact sheet regarding the West Nile Virus that answers all your questions about the virus. Information such as what the virus is, what type of infection it is, the spread of West Nile, symptoms, prevention, and more.

World Health Organization
The World Health Organization was established in 1948. WHO is governed by 192 Members through the World Health Assembly. The World Health Organization has created a very well-informed site that deals with the major aspects of monkeypox. Contained here is a fact sheet regarding monkeypox which was last revised in 1997. Here you will find information on what monkeypox is, the virus, cases, outbreaks, previous studies, statistics, and vaccinations.

World Health Organization
The World Health Organization was established in 1948. WHO is governed by 192 Members through the World Health Assembly. The World Health Organization has created a very well-informed site that deals with the major aspects of SARS. Contained here is a fact sheet regarding SARS which is updated daily. Here you will find information on what SARS is, the virus, cases, outbreaks, studies, and statistics.



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