| Osteoporosis_Resource_Center,_by_Spine-Health In-depth review of causes, risk factors, prevention and full range of treatment options. |
| Osteoporosis_Resource_Centers Information on osteoporosis, osteopenia, and other bone diseases, listing of doctors and osteoporosis treatment centers in the Mid-Atlantic area. |
| Osteoporosis_Resources Links to resources for this disease. |
| RadiologyInfo__Bone_Densitometry Information on what to expect for this diagnostic procedure. |
| RXinsider__Osteoporosis A free informational monograph for patient counseling and education. |
| Test_Your_Calcium_IQ Interactive quiz designed to educate people about calcium and their bone health. |
| WebMD_Health A consumer health site for Osteoporosis. |
| Yahoo!_Health_-_Osteoporosis_Health_Center Information on prevention, bone loss, vitamins, nutrition, exercises and treatments. |
| Allied_Vaccine_Group Dedicated to providing reliable information on vaccines and vaccination based on scientific research and unbiased vaccine and vaccination news. |
| Anti-immunization_scare__The_inconvenient_facts A review and debunking of an anti-vaccine proponent, with information on the effects of reducing immunization rates of pertussis and measles and the false link between DTP and SIDS. |
| BabyCenter_Vaccine_Resources Offers answers to questions about vaccine safety and effectiveness, including why your baby needs to be vaccinated, and reviews the current recommended immunization schedule. |
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| Global_Alliance_for_Vaccines_and_Immunization A partnership dedicated to ensuring that all children have equal access to vaccines to prevent illness and death from vaccine preventable illnesses. |
| Immunisation_Advisory_Centre_in_New_Zealand Offers unbiased information to the public and health professionals on all aspects of childhood immunisation against infectious diseases. |
| Immunization_Gateway Offers a wide variety of resources, including international vaccine recommendations, adverse event reporting, training, and information on numerous specific vaccine-preventable diseases such as plague |
| 2003_Immunization_Schedule_at_AAP Indicates the recommended ages for routine administration of currently licensed childhood vaccines from the American Academy of Pediatrics. |
| Immunizations Information on the risks and benefits of vaccines. |
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| Issues_in_Immunization A summary of current research on the safety and benefits of immunizations, including information about anti-immunization activists and common deceptions used on the web. |
| Misconceptions_about_Immunization Seven common misconceptions that anti-vaccine proponents use that can lead parents to question the wisdom of immunizing their children. |
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| National_Network_for_Immunization_Information A comprehensive site that provides up-to-date,science-based immunization information to parents, healthcare professionals, media, policymakers and the public. Includes state by state requirements and |
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| Travelers\'_Health_Vaccination_Requirements Official U.S. government vaccination recommendations for traveling with children. Provided by the CDC, this site includes recommendations for traveling to specific countries. |
| Vaccine_Adverse_Event_Reporting_System_(VAERS) Post-marketing safety surveillance program from the FDA and CDC that collects information about adverse events (side effects) that occur after the administration of US licensed vaccines. Reports are |
| Vaccine_Education_Center Information on immunizations for children, teens and s, including general questions, research, and a vaccination schedule. Includes information about each vaccine, and answers to important questi |
| Vaccine_Information_for_the_Public_and_Health_Professionals Articles on the different diseases that can be prvented by immunization and the safety of immunizations. |
| Vaccine_Shortage_Update News about the current shortages of Prevnar, DTaP and the Td vaccines and other childhood vaccines. |
| VaccineCheck Provides vaccine information and an interactive program which will create an immunization schedule for any child or adolescent under 21 years of age. |
| Why_Should_I_Immunize_My_Child? The American Academy of Pediatrics answers parents' questions about immunizations, including information about the Measles-Mumps-Rubella vaccine and alleged links to autism. |
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and
Department of Nuclear Medicine
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Woodville, South Australia, 5011
North Western Adelaide Health Service
fax: 61-8-8222-6021
Topics on Osteoporosis currently available
Definitions and other general information
Pictorial illustration of thinning bones
Nature and effect of vertebral fractures
Risk and consequences of hip fracture
Australian bone density rebates. Who qualifies
Read all about Osteoporosis on the Internet
Visit Osteoporosis Australia:
provides community info & support
Consensus Report:
Falls & Fall Injuries in the Acute and Residential Setting
11 October 1999
