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http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/index.shtml?children
A-Z of Children's Ailments Open in a new browser window
   Alphabetic list of children's diseases, compiled by the BBC.
   http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/index.shtml?children
http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/faculty/jfleitas/bandaides/contkids.html
Bandaides & Blackboards: Kids Open in a new browser window
   Read stories, get tips about teasing, and take a hospital tour. Learn fun things to do in the hospital and how the body works.
   http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/faculty/jfleitas/bandaides/contkids.html
http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/factshe/fs20txt.htm
Disability Info: Pervasive Developmental Disorders Open in a new browser window
   Offers information on these disorders in general and each of the five types specifically.
   http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/factshe/fs20txt.htm
http://www.pediatriconcall.com/kidscorner/commonill/index.asp
Dr Pedi: Common Illnesses Open in a new browser window
   Dr Pedi tells about some common ways kids get sick or hurt. Learn about fever, head lice, cuts and scrapes, and measles.
   http://www.pediatriconcall.com/kidscorner/commonill/index.asp
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/external/a2z/home.htm
Environmental Diseases from A to Z Open in a new browser window
   Explores how air, water, sun, dust, plants, animals, chemicals, and metals can make people sick.
   http://www.niehs.nih.gov/external/a2z/home.htm
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/sleep/starslp/
Garfield Star Sleeper Open in a new browser window
   Learn about the importance of getting enough sleep. Download a fun pad or video, play games, and create Garfield comic strips. [Requires free Flash download]
   http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/sleep/starslp/
http://www.headlice.org/kids/
HeadLice.Org For Kids Open in a new browser window
   Information and activities for kids presented by kids. Learn about head lice, their life cycle, and what they do.
   http://www.headlice.org/kids/
http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/info/
Health Information Open in a new browser window
   Collection of articles help children and their families understand basic medical conditions, tests, and procedures. Also includes a guide to home care and wellness. From the Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati.
   http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/info/
http://www.entnet.org/KidsENT/kids.cfm
Kids E.N.T.: Just for Kids Open in a new browser window
   Learn about your ears, nose, and throat. Watch movies about having your tonsils out or getting tubes in your ears. [Movies require free Adobe, Flash, and Windows Media downloads.]
   http://www.entnet.org/KidsENT/kids.cfm
http://www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk/kids/index.html
Kids First for Health Open in a new browser window
   Learn about illnesses, tests and treatments, look up words in the dictionary, read about the hospital and play games in the club.
   http://www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk/kids/index.html
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/sick/laryngitis.html
KidsHealth: Laryngitis Open in a new browser window
   Find out how the voice works and why it sometimes doesn't.
   http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/sick/laryngitis.html
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/dieting/obesity.html
KidsHealth: Obesity Open in a new browser window
   Article provides information and tips for dealing with the problem of being overweight.
   http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/dieting/obesity.html
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/sick/strep_throat.html
KidsHealth: The Scoop on Strep Throat Open in a new browser window
   Tells what it is, how you get it, what the doctor does, and how to get better.
   http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/sick/strep_throat.html
http://www.ingenious.org.uk/Read/Conflict/ArtificialLimbs/
Living With Artificial Limbs Open in a new browser window
   Interviews with three people who have lost an arm or leg. Learn how they feel and how they dealt with the loss. Also see pictures of artificial limbs from past to present.
   http://www.ingenious.org.uk/Read/Conflict/ArtificialLimbs/
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/kidsrabies/
Rabies Web Site for Kids Open in a new browser window
   Learn about this serious disease, what causes it, who gets it, and how to prevent it. Includes warning signs, vaccinations, and activities.
   http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/kidsrabies/
http://www.kernoweb.myby.co.uk/salamanders/
Salamanders Young Burn Survivors Open in a new browser window
   Presents personal accounts of burn injuries, as well as facts and figures and an opportunity to share experiences.
   http://www.kernoweb.myby.co.uk/salamanders/
http://www.monzy.com/scurvy/
Scurvy Isn't Cool Open in a new browser window
   Explains why teenagers are at risk, signs and symptoms, and why vitamin C is important. Includes pictures, history of the disease, and quotes from teens.
   http://www.monzy.com/scurvy/
http://www.tarynsworld.org/taryn/switches.htm
Taryn's World: About Switches Open in a new browser window
   A kids guide to genetic disorders with stories, art gallery, and picture book to learn about what happens when switches in the body just don't work.
   http://www.tarynsworld.org/taryn/switches.htm
http://www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk/teens/index.html
Teens First for Health Open in a new browser window
   Learn about illnesses, allergies and disabilities. Sections on the teen body, ask a doctor, share stories and check out the games.
   http://www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk/teens/index.html
http://kidshealth.org/teen/infections/stds/hepatitis.html
TeensHealth: Hepatitis Open in a new browser window
   Includes what it is, the different types, signs and symptoms, and how to protect against this disease.
   http://kidshealth.org/teen/infections/stds/hepatitis.html
http://kidshealth.org/teen/infections/
TeensHealth: Infections Open in a new browser window
   Articles about infections that teens can get, with information about how they're spread, signs and symptoms, when to go to the doctor, and prevention.
   http://kidshealth.org/teen/infections/
http://www.theablecrew.org/
The Able Crew Open in a new browser window
   Fun activities and information about disabilities to teach awareness and help children build self-esteem. Includes puzzles, games, coloring books and illusions.
   http://www.theablecrew.org/
http://www.bearabletimes.org/
The Bearable Times Kids and Teens Club Open in a new browser window
   The Children's Hospital Network for children in the hospital or who have disabilities.
   http://www.bearabletimes.org/
http://whyfiles.org/141bioweapons2/5.html
The Deadly Bugs of War Open in a new browser window
   Provides information about anthrax, botulinum toxin, plague, smallpox, and tularemia. Includes symptoms of exposure, vaccines, and treatments.
   http://whyfiles.org/141bioweapons2/5.html
http://kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/aches/broken_bones.html
The Facts About Fractures and Broken Bones Open in a new browser window
   Learn about different types of fractures, what happens to the bone, how the doctor helps, and when the cast comes off.
   http://kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/aches/broken_bones.html
http://www.transplantkids.co.uk/
Transplant Kids Open in a new browser window
   Information on the process, from assessment through surgery. Includes sections on infection, rejection and life after transplant.
   http://www.transplantkids.co.uk/
http://library.thinkquest.org/03oct/01787/
Tuberculosis - The Forgotten Killer Open in a new browser window
   Created by a team from a Singapore secondary school, and presenting facts about this infectious disease using interactive features and animations.
   http://library.thinkquest.org/03oct/01787/
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/turner.html
Turner Syndrome Open in a new browser window
   Learn more about what it is, how doctors diagnose TS, symptoms, and treatment.
   http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/turner.html
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/livertransplant_ez/index.htm
What I need to know about Liver Transplantation Open in a new browser window
   Explains why people need transplants, what happens during surgery, and how to keep the new liver healthy.
   http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/livertransplant_ez/index.htm
http://www.pressenter.com/~wacma/
World ACM Foundation Open in a new browser window
   A comprehensive site dealing with Arnold Chiari Malformation, in adults and teens.
   http://www.pressenter.com/~wacma/
http://www.ygyh.org/
Your Genes, Your Health Open in a new browser window
   A multimedia guide to genetic, inherited disorders, and Fragile X syndrome.
   http://www.ygyh.org/

Last Updated: 2007-09-27 14:30:40