Alternative Medicine
Alternative Medicine Resources
http://www.pitt.edu/~cbw/internet.html
Information gathered by Paul Worona, M.L.I.S., Health Sciences Library System, Falk Library of the Health Sciences, University of Pittsburgh.
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
http://nccam.nih.gov/
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is dedicated to exploring complementary and alternative healing
practices in the context of rigorous science; training CAM researchers; and disseminating authoritative information.
Anatomy
Human Anatomy Online
http://www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html
Instructional site with links to ten systems, Skeletal, digestive, Muscle, Lymphatic, Endocrine, Nervous, cardiovascular, Male Reproduction, Female Reproduction, and Urinary.
Virtual Hospital's Atlas of Human Anatomy In Cross Section
http://www.vh.org/Providers/Textbooks/HumanAnatomy/CrossSectionAtlas.html
The University of Iowa's Department of Anatomy has produced an in-depth site detailing sectional anatomy.
Drugs
RXList the Internet Drug Index
http://www.rxlist.com/
In-depth drug information on more than 300 drugs.
Government Services
CancerNet
http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov/
Site managed by the Office of Cancer Information, Communication and Education at the National Cancer Institute. Offers information on over 100 types of cancer including: treatment options, screening and detection tests, prevention, coping with cancer, complementary and alternative medicine, and cancer genetics.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/
Searchable links to health topics.
CHID - Combined Health Information Database
http://chid.nih.gov/
This is a joint project between the National Institutes of Health and the Center for Disease Control.
Medicare
http://www.medicare.gov/
The Official Government Site for people with Medicare
Healthfinder
http://www.healthfinder.gov/
Site contains links to online health publications, clearinghouses, Web sites, self-help groups, government agencies, academic centers, and nonprofit agencies.
Medline Plus
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
Locate information on hundreds of diseases, conditions, and wellness issues. Searchable by topic or category.
National Center for Health Statistics
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/
The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is the primary U.S. agency for vital and health statistics.
The National Guideline Clearinghouse
http://www.guideline.gov/
Site includes a comprehensive database of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines from government and professional organizations.
National Health Information Center
http://www.health.gov/nhic/
Site includes a list of toll-free numbers for health information and a list of federal health-information centers and clearinghouses.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/index.htm
Information and publications for patients and the public hosted by the Department of Health and Human Services.
National Institute of Mental Health
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/
For the Practitioners, For Researchers, and more.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/
Site links to Disorders, Funding, News & Events, Find People, Jobs & Training, Neuroscience News, etc.
National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements
http://ods.od.nih.gov/databases/ibids.html
Site produced by the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Healthm and maintained by the Food and Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Library
Internet Health Library
http://www.health-library.com
Internet Health resources provides link to medical topics including fitness, sexuality, nutrition and more.
Medical Encyclopedia
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/encyclopedia.html
The Adam Health Illustrated Encyclopedia includes over 4,000 articles about diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries. It also contains an extensive library of medical photographs and illustrations.
Medicare and Medicaid at 40 from the Kaiser Family Foundation
http://www.kff.org/medicaid/40years.cfm
The Medicare and Medicaid health coverage programs were signed into law July 30, 1965. The Kaiser Family Foundation has some new resources that examine how Medicare and Medicaid came into existence and how they have evolved over the past 40 years.
MedTerms.com
http://www.medterms.com/Script/Main/hp.asp
Site links to over 10,000 terms and growing!
The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy
Seventeenth Edition
http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/
Searchable database, contains a Table of Contents.
National Reference Center for Bioethics Literature
http://www.georgetown.edu/research/nrcbl/
The National Reference Center for Bioethics Literature (NRCBL), is a specialized
collection of books, journals, newspaper articles, legal materials, regulations, codes,
government publications, and other relevant documents concerned with issues in
biomedical and professional ethics.
The Stanford Health Library
http://healthlibrary.stanford.edu/
The Stanford Health Library provides scientifically based medical information to help people make informed decisions about their health and health care.
Nursing
National League for Nursing
http://www.nln.org/
Searchable database with links to Membership, Councils, Publications, Careers/Jobs and more.
Nurse's PDR (Physicians Desk Reference)
http://www.nursespdr.com/
The Resource Center accompanies the PDR Nurse's Handbook and includes monthly alerts, changes and new drug releases.
Nursing World Affiliated Organizations
http://www.ana.org/affil/index.htm
Contains links to American Nurses Association (NAN) Related Entities, Organizational Affiliates, and Nursing Organization Liaison Forum (NOIF).
Nutrition
The Blonz Guide to Nutrition, Food Service and Health
http://blonz.com/
Site links to Nutrition, Food and Fitness, Health and Medical Resources, Food Resource and Associations, Newspapers, Zines and Broadcast, It's Academic, Government Stuff, U.S. and other, etc.
Nutrition.gov
http://www.nutrition.gov
Site is an Internet portal to hundreds of nutrition and health information Web sites produced by the federal government.
The Nutrition Source
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/
Site provides timely information on diet and nutrition for clinicians, allied health professionals, and the public.
USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory
http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_main.htm?modecode=12354500
NDL data is accessed via a searchable interface or by food description and nutrient content.
Organizations
Allergy and Asthma Network: Mothers of Asthmatics
http://www.aanma.org
Provides information for things a mom needs to know about the disease.
Alzheimer's Association
http://www.alz.org/
Gateway to information with links to People, Family, Caregivers and Friends, Physicians and Health Care Professionals, Researchers, Media and more.
American Academy of Dermatology
http://www.aad.org
Site offers a variety of links to patient information.
American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, Inc.
http://www.aarda.org/
Site links to Patient Information, Research Reports, Press Releases, Q & A, etc.
American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org:80/
Contains information about ACS with links to their History and Mission, Annual Report, Financial Statements, Free Health Materials, Services and Resources and more.
American Diabetes Association
http://www.diabetes.org/
Everything you need to know, from nutrition to exercise to who's at risk for diabetes, can be found in the Diabetes Information Section.
American Heart Association
http://www.americanheart.org/
Links include Warning Signs, Heart & Stroke A-Z Guide, American Stroke Association, Family Health, Risk Awareness, etc.
American SIDS Institute
http://www.sids.org
Founded in 1983, the American SIDS Institute, a national nonprofit health care organization, is dedicated to the prevention of sudden infant death and the promotion of infant health through an aggressive, comprehensive nationwide program of search, Clinical Services,
Education, and Family Support.
American Medical Association
http://www.ama-assn.org/
Contains links to Mission Statement, History, Policy & Advocacy, Public Health, Journals, etc.
American Medical Women's Association
http://www.amwa-doc.org/
The AMWA is an organization of 10,000 women physicians and medical students dedicated to serving as a unique voice for women's health and the advancement of women in medicine.
American Pain Foundation
http://www.painfoundation.org
The American Pain Foundation provides information, advocacy, and support to people with pain.
American Society for Reproductive Medicine
http://www.asrm.org/
Site provides links to patients, health professionals and media professionals.
Association of Cancer Online Resources
http://www.acor.org/index.html
Site is an online lifeline for everyone affected by cancer and related disorders.
Depression-Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
http://www.dbsalliance.org
Sites mission is to improve the lives of people living with mood disorders. Helpful links include Information on Mood Disorders, Support Groups and Chapters, Programs and Publications, Resources, Advocacy, and Media.
Fluwatch.com
http://www.fluwatch.com/index2.html
The official site of the National Flu Surveillance Network serves to track influenza in the United States.
The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
http://www.foodallergy.org
This site features food allergy and anaphylaxis information and awareness alerts, feature topics, recipes, etc.
Health Web
http://healthweb.org/
HealthWeb provides links to specific, evaluated information resources on the World-Wide Web selected by librarians and information professionals at leading academic medical centers in the Midwest. Selection emphasizes quality information aimed at assisting health care professionals as well as consumers in meeting their health information needs.
International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
http://www.iffgd.org
Site informs, assists and supports people affected by gastrointestinal disorders.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Association
http://www.ibsassociation.org
A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping everyone who suffers from IBS through patient support groups, treatment, accurate information and education.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
http://www.jdf.org
The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.
Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayohealth.org/
Searchable database, includes glossary and library.
MayoClinic.com Diseases and Conditions
http://www.mayoclinic.com/findinformation/diseasesandconditions/index.cfm
Alphabetically arranged index to diseases and conditions.
Mayo Clinic First Aid Guide
http://www.mayoclinic.com/findinformation/firstaidandselfcare/index.cfm
Site contains practical advice for dealing with any number of emergencies, including bites and stings, electrical injury, accidental ingestion of poison, and fever.
Medicare Rights Center
http://www.medicarerights.org/
Site lists contact information and details about state and private-assistance programs and discount cards.
Mended Hearts
http://www.mendedhearts.org
Patients, spouses, family members, friends, medical professionals, Mended Hearts brings together all of us who are faced with the realities of heart disease to form a network of caring individuals.
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
http://www.anad.org/
Site links to About ANAD, Services, Information, Advocacy, Additional Resources
The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/
Site maintained by The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration with links to Workplace, What's New, Alcohol & Drug Facts, Databases, Research/Research Briefs, For Kids Only, Culture & Prevention, and more.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
http://www.niams.nih.gov/an/index.htm
The mission of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases is to support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases, the training of basic and clinical scientists to carry out this research, and the dissemination of information on research progress in these diseases.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) conducts and supports basic and clinical research.
National Mental Health Association
http://www.nmha.org
The National Mental Health Association is a nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness. With more than 340 affiliates nationwide, NMHA works to improve the mental health of all Americans, especially the 54 million people with mental disorders, through advocacy, education, research and service.
National Prostate Cancer Coalition
http://www.4npcc.org
Site links to Education,Treatment Information, Advocacy, Programs, News, etc.
The National Women's Health Organization
http://www.4woman.gov
Site is a service of the Office on Women’s Health in the Department of Health and Human Services. The NWHIC provides a gateway to the vast array of Federal and other women’s health information resources. Site can help you link to, read, and download a wide variety of women’s health-related material developed by the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Defense, other Federal agencies, and private sector resources.
MGH Center for Women's Mental Health
http://www.womensmentalhealth.org
The Perinatal Information Resource Center was developed as a way of providing critical up to date information for patients in the rapidly changing field of women's mental health. This internet-based resource was designed in an effort to provide scientifically sound and clinically useful information to care-givers and patients at a time when the field of women's mental health is quickly evolving.
National Women's Health Resource
http://www.healthywomen.org/
The National Women's Health Resource Center, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women make informed decisions about their health and encouraging women to embrace healthy lifestyles to promote wellness and prevent disease.
Other
Aids/HIV
Aegis
http://www.aegis.com
Aids Education Global Information System maintained by the Sisters of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, provides HIV related information.
Aids.org
http://www.aids.org/index.html
The mission of AIDS.ORG is to help prevent HIV infections and to improve the lives of those affected by HIV and AIDS by providing education and facilitating the free and open exchange of knowledge at an easy-to-find centralized website
The Body: An AIDS and HIV Information Resource
http://www.thebody.com/index.shtml
Find HIV/AIDS information in more than 550 topic areas.
HIV Insite
http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu/
Site is a source of information about HIV disease.
Allergies & Asthma
Allergies & Asthma
http://www.medicalview.com/Topic.asp?ProgID=21&CatID=25
Site offers an extensive list of video presentations dealing with allergies and asthma.
Allergy and Asthma Network: Mothers of Asthmatics
http://www.aanma.org
Provides information for things a mom needs to know about the disease.
The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
http://www.foodallergy.org
This site features food allergy and anaphylaxis information and awareness alerts, feature topics, recipes, etc.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
http://www.niaid.nih.gov/publications/allergies.htm
Site contains news and fact sheets helpful to allergy sufferers.
The Virtual Children's Hospital
http://www.vh.org/pediatric/patient/pediatrics/cqqa/asthma.html
Site answers s common questions with con answers.
Arthritis
Arthritis Insight.com
http://arthritisinsight.com
Site designed by arthritis suffers for arthritis sufferers, featuring basic medical information on arthritis and related conditions.
John Hopkins Arthritis
http://www.hopkins-arthritis.som.jhmi.edu/corner/corner.html
Site contains informational links to Ask the Expert, Case Rounds, Disease Management, Education, Osteoarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
http://www.niams.nih.gov/an/index.htm
The mission of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases is to support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases, the training of basic and clinical scientists to carry out this research, and the dissemination of information on research progress in these diseases.
Cancer
Cancer Facts.com
http://www.cancerfacts.com/defaultsecure.asp
Use the site's Cancer Profiler to better understand your treatment options for specific cancers, learn about potential side effects, access a list of questions you should ask your physician regarding your treatment.
CancerNet
http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov/
Site managed by the Office of Cancer Information, Communication and Education at the National Cancer Institute. Offers information on over 100 types of cancer including: treatment options, screening and detection tests, prevention, coping with cancer, complementary and alternative medicine, and cancer genetics.
Cancerpage.com
http://www.cancerpage.com/
comprehensive resource for anyone interested in learning more about cancer. It provides the information, news, and research relating to cancer prevention, detection, and treatments.
CancerTrack
http://www.cancertrack.com
Site is a guide to what's going on in the fight against cancer.
National Prostate Cancer Coalition
http://www.4npcc.org
Site links to Education,Treatment Information, Advocacy, Programs, News, etc.
Oncolink
http://www.oncolink.com/coping/index.cfm
Site hosted by the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania with links to Types of Cancer, Treatment Options, Coping with Cancer, Clinical Trials, Cancer Resources, Ask the Expert, etc.
Depression
Depression-Screening.org
http://www.depression-screening.org
Site offers visitors the opportunity to take an online depression screening test. Also links to Symptoms & Treatments, Personal Stories, Education and Advocacy Opportunities.
Mental Health Net - Depression
http://mentalhelp.net/poc/center_index.php?id=5
Site contains links to basic information regarding mental health.
Diabetes
Diabetes Monitor
http://www.diabetesmonitor.com
Site offers a collection of links, articles, information, and other resources on a variety of topics in diabetes.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
http://www.jdf.org
The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.
Digestive Medicine
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Association
http://www.ibsassociation.org
A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping everyone who suffers from IBS through patient support groups, treatment, accurate information and education.
Family Medicine
AmericasDoctor.com
http://www.americasdoctor.com/
Site provides information to consumers in response to health information inquiries.
CNN's Health Report
http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/
Site contains links to Aids, Aging, Alternative, Cancer, Children, Diet & Fitness, Men, Women, etc.
Dr. Koop's Community
http://www.drkoop.com
Dr. C. Everett Koop, former U.S. Surgeon General, and others are dedicated to improving the quality of people's lives by empowering them to improve their health through the web.
Family Doctor.org
http://www.familydoctor.org/
This Web site is operated by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), a national medical organizations representing more than 94,300 family physicians, family practice residents and medical students. All of the information on this site has been written and reviewed by physicians and patient education professionals at the AAFP.
Health Answers
http://www.healthanswers.com/
Site contains a variety of health and medical information including discussions of specific diseases and medications. You may also post a question to a nurse or health-care professional.
Hardin Meta Directory of Internet Health Sources
http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/index.html
This site provides an extensive listing of medical sites that contain links to even more health sites.
Health A to Z
http://www.HealthAtoZ.com/
Site includes links to Your Family, Condition Forums, Wellness Forums, Healthy Lifestyles, Resources, Ask Our Experts, etc.
Healthfinder
http://www.healthfinder.gov
Healthfinder is a government site with an extensive searchable database of reliable online health publications, clearinghouses, Web sites, self-help groups, government agencies, academic centers and nonprofit agencies.
Health On the Net Foundation (HON)
http://www.hon.ch/
Health On the Net Foundation (HON) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to realizing the benefits of the Internet and related technologies in the fields of health and medicine.
HealthWorld Online
http://www.healthy.net/index.asp
Health information with links to a Welcome Center, Health Conditions, Healthy Woman, Man, Child, and Aging, Expert Columns, Healthy Travel, etc.
InteliHealth
http://www.intelihealth.com/
In-depth health resource where you can find information about diseases, conditions, and procedures.
MedicineNet
http://www.medicineNet.com/Script/Main/hp.asp
Site links to Diseases & Conditions, Procedures & Tests, Medications, MedTerms Dictionary, Healthy Living and more.
Medscape
http://www.medscape.com/
Site contains links to Today's Headlines, Specialty Spotlight, Medscape Showcase, Resources, etc.
InteliHealth
http://www.intelihealth.com/
In-depth health resource where you can find information about diseases, conditions, and procedures.
Mayo Clinic First Aid Guide
http://www.mayoclinic.com/findinformation/firstaidandselfcare/index.cfm
Site offers practical advice for dealing with any number of emergencies.
MedicineNet
http://www.medicineNet.com/Script/Main/hp.asp
Site links to Diseases & Conditions, Procedures & Tests, Medications, MedTerms Dictionary, Healthy Living and more.
Medscape
http://www.medscape.com/
Site contains links to Today's Headlines, Specialty Spotlight, Medscape Showcase, Resources, etc.
MEDtropolis
http://www.medtropolis.com/VBody.asp
Site links to Virtual Body, Breast Cancer Guide, Resources, Your Health & Wellness, etc.
United Health Directory.com
http://www.unitedhealthdirectory.com/
Site is a health and medicine informational portal, featuring hundreds of listings in categories including drug research, disease conditions, health insurance companies and many more.
Your Surgery.com
http://www.yoursurgery.com/
YourSurgery.Com is an expanding multimedia database of operative procedures designed to educate the average individual about their surgery. This site will explain the most commonly performed surgeries, using simple diagrams and cutting edge animation.
WebMD
http://webmd.com/
Site provides services that help physicians, consumers, providers and health plans navigate the complexity of the healthcare system.
Geriatrics
Alzheimer's Association
http://www.alz.org
Organization dedicated to researching, educating and supporting those who suffer from the disease.
American Health Assistance Foundation
http://www.ahaf.org
The foundation educates the public about age related diseases
Heart
Chest Pain Flowchart
http://familydoctor.org/523.xml
Patients can explore their symptoms by answering yes and no questions.
Heartinfo.org
http://familydoctor.org/523.xml
Site contains information and resources on heart disease.
Mended Hearts
http://www.mendedhearts.org
Patients, spouses, family members, friends, medical professionals, Mended Hearts brings together all of us who are faced with the realities of heart disease to form a network of caring individuals.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/index.htm
Information and publications for patients and the public hosted by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Mental Health
Depression and Bipolar support alliance
http://www.dbsalliance.org
Links to information on mood disorders, suicide prevention, support groups, etc.
Depression Resource Center
http://www.healingwell.com/depression/
Site links to online depression resources.
HealthyPlace.com
http://www.healthyplace.com
HealthyPlace.com is the largest consumer mental health site, providing comprehensive information on psychological disorders and psychiatric medications from both a consumer and expert point of view.
MGH Center for Women's Mental Health
http://www.womensmentalhealth.org
The Perinatal Information Resource Center was developed as a way of providing critical up to date information for patients in the rapidly changing field of women's mental health. This internet-based resource was designed in an effort to provide scientifically sound and clinically useful information to care-givers and patients at a time when the field of women's mental health is quickly evolving.
Pediatrics
About Our Kids
http://www.aboutourkids.org
Site contains links to Research, Clinical Programs, Education, Make a Difference, New and Events, etc.
American SIDS Institute
http://www.sids.org
Founded in 1983, the American SIDS Institute, a national nonprofit health care organization, is dedicated to the prevention of sudden infant death and the promotion of infant health through an aggressive, comprehensive nationwide program of Education, Research, Clinical Services, and Family Support.
Easing Your Child's Ear Infection
http://www.thehealthpages.com/articles/ar-earin.html
Site contains links to Inside the Ear, Signs and Symtoms, Treatment Options, Stubborn Infections, and Helpful Hints.
KidsHealth
http://www.kidshealth.org
Site contains links for Parents, Kids, and Teens.
Healthy Kids.com
http://www.healthykids.com
Site contains links to Tools and Guides, All About Your Child, Free Newsletters, Learn More, etc.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
http://www.jdf.org
The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.
ParentCenter.com Symptom Guide
http://parentcenter.babycenter.com/
Find your child's symptoms in the left column and then click on the link in the right column to learn more about the illness.
Starbright Foundation
http://www.starbright.org
Foundation with well known figures like Barney develop programs that help children cope with serious illinesses.
Women's Health
Bladder Control for Women Campaign
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/bladdercontrol/index.htm
Site is a public health awareness campaign conducted by the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC), an information dissemination service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), National Institutes of Health.
Estronaut: A Forum for Women's Health
http://www.estronaut.com/
The site addresses personal health issues not addressed in conventional reference works and is candidly written.
MGH Center for Women's Mental Health
http://www.womensmentalhealth.org
The Perinatal Information Resource Center was developed as a way of providing critical up to date information for patients in the rapidly changing field of women's mental health. This internet-based resource was designed in an effort to provide scientifically sound and clinically useful information to care-givers and patients at a time when the field of women's mental health is quickly evolving.
Ortho Women's Health
http://www.orthowomenshealth.com
Site contains information for women on contraceptives including a birth control selector quiz.
Smart Moms, Healthy Babies
http://www.med.umich.edu/obgyn/smartmoms/
The University of Michigan Health System created this guide for expecting mothers.
Women's Interactive Network
http://www.women-health.com
Site supports women looking for health information solelly pertaining to women.
Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
U.S. Government Websites
Center for Technology and National Security Policy, National Defense University: Bird Flu and You -- Offers a full color poster (PDF; 1.26 MB) that "advises citizens on non-medical actions they can take to help prevent the spread of the virus. It also addresses a number of frequently asked questions concerning bird flu."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) -- Provides general information for the public as well as special populations, such as health care professionals, international travelers and poultry workers. Offers a page of links to references in science journals (most full-text).
Medline Plus: Bird Flu -- Offers news, vetted links to related websites and organizations, and information about research, clinical trials, public policy and more.
National Agricultural Library (USDA), Animal Welfare Information Center: Information Resources on Avian Influenza -- Offers diverse resources, such as research information, a Transcript of Technical Briefing regarding Avian Influenza U.S. Department of Agriculture - Washington D.C. - October 26, 2005 , and an online book with 10 chapters. The USDA itself also has a small avian flu portal .
National Wildlife Health Center (USGS): Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 -- Nice collection of links to news items and government/NGO information. Of particular interest: a page of links to related maps from a variety of sources.
PandemicFlu.gov: Avian Influenza -- Concise page of bullet points that provide succinct facts about bird flu.
U.S. Department of Labor: Guidance for Protecting Workers Against Avian Flu -- In addition to general information about the virus, includes information on protecting farm workers and animal handlers, laboratory workers, medical workers, food handlers, airline flight crews and international travelers.
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs: Avian Flu Fact Sheet -- Aimed at international travelers, this document "alerts Americans to the most recent occurrences of Influenza A H5N1 (avian influenza strain)" and provides a brief explanation of the virus, in perspective.
