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    National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
    NIH Neurological Institute
    P.O. Box 5801
    Bethesda, MD  20824
    Phone: 1-800-352-9424
    Phone: (301) 496-5751
    TDD: (301) 468-5981
    Web Address: www.ninds.nih.gov
     

    The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a part of the National Institutes of Health, is the leading U.S. federal government agency supporting research on brain and nervous system disorders. It provides the public with educational materials and information about these disorders.


    American Academy of Dermatology
    P.O. Box 4014
    Schaumburg, IL  60168
    Phone: 1-866-503-SKIN (1-866-503-7546) toll-free
    (847) 240-1280
    Fax: (847) 240-1859
    Email: MRC@aad.org
    Web Address: www.aad.org
     

    The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) provides information about the care of skin. You can locate a dermatologist in your area by using their "Find a Dermatologist" tool. Or you can read the latest news in dermatology. "SPOT Skin Cancer" is the AAD's program to reduce deaths from melanoma. There is also a link called "Skin Conditions" that has information about many common skin problems.


    American Academy of Family Physicians
    P.O. Box 11210
    Shawnee Mission, KS  66207-1210
    Phone: 1-800-274-2237
    Fax: (913) 906-6075
    Web Address: www.familydoctor.org
     

    The American Academy of Family Physicians offers information on adult and child health conditions and healthy living. Its website has topics on medicines, doctor visits, physical and mental health issues, parenting, and more.


    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Vaccines and Immunizations
    1600 Clifton Road
    Atlanta, GA  30333
    Phone: 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
    TDD: 1-888-232-6348
    Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov
    Web Address: www.cdc.gov/vaccines
     

    This CDC Web site has information about vaccines and the diseases that can be prevented by immunization. The Web site includes the recommended immunization schedules for children, teens, and adults. There is also information about vaccine side effects and safety, school and state requirements, and immunization records. Interactive schedules are also available.


    National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health
    NIAID Office of Communications and Government Relations
    6610 Rockledge Drive, MSC 6612
    Bethesda, MD  20892-6612
    Phone: 1-866-284-4107 toll-free
    Phone: (301) 496-5717
    Fax: (301) 402-3573
    TDD: 1-800-877-8339
    Web Address: www.niaid.nih.gov
     

    The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases conducts research and provides consumer information on infectious and immune-system-related diseases.




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