| 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. |
| Childhood_Immunizations Information about immunizations and the diseases they protect against, plus links to information and community resources regarding vaccines. |
| Every_Child_By_Two Raises awareness of the importance of getting children fully immunized by the time they are two years old by educating health care workers and the general public. Includes a list of 'barriers' to imm |
| 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. |
| Immunizations_for_Children_-_Keep_Kids_Healthy Immunizations are an important way to protect your children from vaccine preventable illnesses and keep your kids healthy, with information on each vaccine (including Prevnar) and a program to create |
| 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. |
| MMR_and_Autism_-_Can_a_Controversy_be_More_One-sided? Objective information provided by Health Watch UK. [PDF] |
| The_MMR_Pages Extensive information on the MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) immunizations, the diseases and the vaccination programme from a general practitioner. |
| 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 |
| Pediarix_Vaccine_-_A_new_combination_shot_for_infants Pediarix is a new 'super' vaccine that combines three immunizations into one, meaning your kids will need to get fewer shots. |
| Plain_Talk_About_Childhood_Immunization Includes facts about vaccine preventable disease, vaccine safety, the immune system and how vaccines work, legal requirements, current vaccine recommendations and an article comparing the risks of eac |
| 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. |
| NPR___Rotavirus_Added_to_Bulky_List_of_Childhood_Vaccines Health officials recommend adding vaccines for flu and rotavirus to the regimen of childhood immunizations. Parents are objecting to the number of advised shots. [4:38 streaming audio broadcast] |
| About_Physical_Therapy Human reviewed resources presented for the therapist and consumer interested in rehab and injury information. |
| Allexperts_Physical_Therapy_Q&A Physical therapists answer general medical questions for free. |
| Andrews_University__Physical_Therapy_Health_Links Clinical links organized into categories. |
| Charlie_Kornberg\'s_Physiotherapy_Homepage A physiotherapy resource for professionals and non-medical people. Contains clinical situations and many links. |
| Isokinetics Free isokinetics resource which offers basics, testing and exercising information, research protocols, references, questions and answers and a discussion forum. |
| 12-Lead_ECG_Library A collection of electrocardiograms. Learn electrocardiography by viewing examples of the various abnormalities. |
| NARIC\'s_Instant_Disability_Information_Center Holds large databases in a wide variety of subjects including brain injury, developmental disabilities, assistive technologies and mobility issues. |
| Netting_the_Evidence Aims to facilitate evidence based practice; provides access to virtual library, organisations, and journals. |
| Physical_Therapist_Online Features a library of articles, a mailing list, and job opportunities. |
| Physical_therapy Articles about physical therapy treatment for many health problems. |
| Physical_Therapy_ca Informative and thorough site containing details of what physical therapy is, how to become a physiotherapist, common medical conditions, illnesses and injuries and treatments. |
| Physiobase_com Provides access to jobs, courses, forums, chat rooms. |
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