This site is a pamphlet about teen job safety. It gives specific examples of dangerous situations as well as laws for teen workers.
Information for students, parents, health professionals, and educators about health programs and services available in schools and communities to support adolescent health. Includes fact sheets, articles, data, etc.
Excellent reference tool for gathering information on autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Find out what the symptoms are, how it is diagnosed, the treatment, and if vaccines play a role in causing autism.
Learn how to handle situations and problems the right way without getting out of control, overly mad, or even violent. This sight teaches you the "Bam" plan, or tips "to keep your anger from boiling over".
This colorful site begins with an interactive quiz about peer pressure and then gives a lot of information on what peer pressure is and how to make smart choices.
The concern over obesity in children in the United States is staggering. This site provides research and statistics along with suggesting ways to change the epidemic. Includes video (requires Adobe Flash).
Discusses diabetes as a serious public health problem. Very comprehensive site with information on diagnosing and living with the disease, health insurance issues, prevention, and more.
This resource describes the causes of ebola hemorrhagic fever, where the ebola virus is found, where there are cases of it, how it spreads, the symptoms of it, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Includes PDFs (require Adobe Reader).
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about E.coli.
The National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities reminds everyone that, "FAS is 100% preventable if a woman does not drink alcohol while she is pregnant." The condition is described, new reports and findings are included, and related educational materials are provided.
Outstanding reference in Spanish and English for illnesses, disease, immunization and other health-related issues. Most of the Spanish links tied to its menu have English counterparts.
Site goes into great detail about Japanese encephalitis
Answers to the most frequently asked questions on Listeriosis - symptoms, causes, targets, treatment and more. Includes technical and general terms.
This is the National Center for Infectious Diseases' page on Epstein-Barr and mononucleosis. It gives in-depth information about the disease, diagnosis, laboratory tests and interpretation of results.
A very comprehensive over view of the Entamoeba histolytica. Information includes geographic distribution, infection agents, symptoms and treatment.
This PDF document from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention contains detailed information about pertussis from several different angles. Information is provided on the clinical features, the complications, the incidence and the transmission of pertussis.
This resource provides key facts about flu prevention methods, including the flu shot. Includes PDFs (require Adobe Reader).
Very detailed overview of Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Includes the history of the disease, how it is transmitted, treatment options, pictures and much more.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have provided an extremely informative site regarding the rotavirus. The site includes information pertaining to general characteristics of the rotavirus as well as: diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Keeping children and teens healthy and safe is always a top priority. Whether you are a parent, youth sports coach, school coach, school professional, or health care provider, this site will help you recognize, respond to, and minimize the risk of concussion or other serious brain injury.