Website Snapshot
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vac-gen/safety/default.htm
Patients or parents of patients with vaccination concerns should be directed to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Immunization Program website. Visitors to the site are provided with detailed information about the safety of vaccines, possible vaccine side-effects, and vaccine research. The site also provides essential information for immunization providers, such as how to communicate the risks and benefits of vaccines to patients and the timing and spacing of vaccine doses.
www.immunizationinfo.org
Answers to frequently asked questions regarding vaccines, articles from scientific periodicals, and a complete list of vaccines and the diseases they prevent can all be found on the National Network for Immunization Information (NNII) website. Patients have access to current, reliable information compiled from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, as well as from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The site also has a section specifically for parents who want to learn more about the risks and benefits involved in having their children immunized. Healthcare professionals are provided with a helpful resource kit, PowerPoint presentations, and recommendations for immunizations that will assist them in communicating effectively with their patients about vaccines.
www.Health08.org
According to a tracking poll conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation, Americans view healthcare as the leading domestic issue they want the 2008 presidential candidates to address. As a result, Kaiser has introduced www.health08.org, a new website dedicated to providing pertinent information regarding current healthcare policies and the upcoming presidential election. The website offers analysis of current health issues, up-to-the-minute news, videos and podcasts of speeches and debates, as well as public opinion polls and links to other sites of relevance. www.Health08.org is an excellent resource for those who want to learn and stay well-informed about health policies and the 2008 presidential campaigns.